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Collection contains mainly clippings of Caffery's congressional career, a photograph, and a biographical sketch. Donated by Patrick T. Caffery.

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Material related to Evans' interest in Henry Watkins Allen (1820-1866), Governor of Louisiana during the Civil War. These items were possibly donated by Vincent Cassidy and Amos Simpson.

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Material from the 1964 Dairy Festival honoring Ruth Mouton (Mrs. C.E.) Hamilton. Includes a photograph and speech by Sam H. Jones. No donor card.

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This collection contains Dr. Parker’s research notes on Bendel Gardens. These include published articles and deeds documenting chains of title and historical events from the early Spanish land grants to the Mouton family’s Walnut Grove Plantation, the acquisitions by fashion icon Henri Bendel, and the 1950s development of Bendel Gardens subdivision.

Dr. Jeanette Plauché Parker donated the collection.

Scope and Contents This collection is divided into two series; the Murphy J. Foster Family Collection and the Routh T. Wilby Research Materials. The Foster Family Collection contains correspondence, bills, photographs, ephemera, publications, and artifacts from the Murphy J. Foster (January 12, 1849- June 12, 1921) and Rose Ker Foster (November 17, 1861- February 14, 1959) family of Franklin, Louisiana. The second half of the collection, the Routh Trowbridge Wilby Research Materials, contains Wilby’s research,...