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Louisiana--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:

Acadian Bicentennial Celebration. Collection, 1950-1956, 1965, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0060
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence, clippings, speeches, minutes, programs, and other materials. Aline Arceneaux donated the scrapbook.

Dates: 1950-1956, 1965, n.d.

Allain, Mathé (1928- ). Papers, 1161-2000, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0344
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of copies of her research, writings, and lessons. Such topics include Louisiana history, women, and Cajun culture. Languages of the materials include English, French, and Spanish.

Dates: 1161-2000, n.d.

Anders, Eliza Quintilla Morgan (1889-1980). Papers, 1824-1960, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0106
Scope and Contents

This collection contains biographical information, writings of Ms. Anders, and other miscellaneous materials. Writings include material on the Daughters of the American Revolution, education in Lafayette, and the history of institutions and organizations in Lafayette.

Dates: 1824-1960, n.d.

Arceneaux, Thomas J. (1908-1989). Papers, 1908-1979, 1982, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0214
Scope and Contents

This collection contains his working files [genealogy], personal papers, class notes, correspondence, photographs, clippings, Acadian history information and other miscellaneous materials.

Dates: 1908-1979, 1982, n.d.

Ascension Parish. Civil Records, 1770-1930

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0351
Scope and Contents

This collection contains microfilm copies of civil records from Ascension Parish from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The records were filmed in 1971 by the Southwestern Archives and Manuscripts Collection for the Center for Louisiana Studies as an extension of the Colonial Louisiana Records Collection. That collection was transferred to the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscript Collection in 2013.

Dates: 1770-1930

Assumption Parish. Civil Records, 1788-1943

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0352
Scope and Contents This collection contains civil records from Assumption Parish from the 18th and 19th centuries, including original acts, conveyances, marriages, mortgages, sheriff’s sales and miscellaneous records.Reels 1 and 2 were filmed by G.R. and A.A. Conrad in 1973. These are on 16mm microfilm. There are two copies of each. The other records, on 35mm film, were filmed by Southern Microfilm Corporation in 1989. The film was acquired by the Center for Louisiana Studies as an extension of the...
Dates: 1788-1943

Attakapas Historical Association. Records, 1956-1979, 1992, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0110
Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence, membership records, publications, financial and general records, and meeting materials.

Dates: 1956-1979, 1992, n.d.

Avoyelles Parish. Colonial Records, 1786-1803

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0129
Scope and Contents

This collection contains microfilm copies of Avoyelles Parish colonial documents, arranged chronologically. For a description of each document, see Calendar of Louisiana Colonial Documents, Volume I: Avoyelles Parish, by Winston DeVille, call number Z 1289 .A35 v.1 in the Louisiana Room Genealogy Collection.

The collection was microfilmed by the Louisiana State Archives in 1970.

Dates: 1786-1803

Avoyelles Parish. Colonial Records, 1786-1807, 1873-1940, 1956, 1973, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0129A
Scope and Contents

This collection contains digitized copies of Avoyelles Parish colonial documents. These documents include sales of land, enslaved people, and products, mortgages, declaration of homesteads, and judgements. Also included is an Oil and Gas Map of Louisiana. These documents are in French and English. The physical copies of these documents can be found at the Louisiana State Archives. Donated by Sheldon Roy.

Dates: 1786-1807; 1873-1940; 1956; 1973; no date

Bentley, Emerson (1850-1889). Papers, 1866-1900, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0094
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of diaries, scrapbooks, and research papers of Bentley.

Dates: 1866-1900, n.d.