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Louisiana--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 84 Collections and/or Records:

Heywood Oil Company of Jennings. Records, 1901-1974, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0081
Scope and Contents

This collection contains personal and business correspondence, photographs, newspapers of the Heywood family and oil related scenes, and publications and reports written by W. Scott Heywood.

Dates: 1901-1974, n.d.
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / Heywood Oil Company of Jennings. Records, 1901-1974, n.d.

Iberia Parish. Civil Records, 1775-1971

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0353
Scope and Contents This collection contains civil records from Iberia Parish beginning in 1868, when the Parish was founded. Series include Conveyances, Marriage Records, Probates and Successions, and miscellaneous records. Most series end in the 1880s, except the Marriage Records, which continue through 1916. Indexes continue through 1971. All are on 35mm film except the Darby Abstract which is on 16mm film.The records were filmed by the Genealogical Society of Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1971. The...
Dates: 1775-1971
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / Iberia Parish. Civil Records, 1775-1971

Iberville Parish. Civil Records, 1770-1964

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0354
Scope and Contents This collection contains civil records from Iberville Parish, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Series include Original Acts, Conveyances, Marriages, Successions, Donations, and Wills.Reels 1 and 2 were filmed by G.R. Conrad in 1973; there are two copies of each reel, all on 16mm film. Reels 3 through 46 were filmed by were filmed by the Genealogical Society of Salt Lake City, Utah and are on 35mm film. The film was acquired by the Center for Louisiana Studies as an...
Dates: 1770-1964
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / Iberville Parish. Civil Records, 1770-1964

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Collection, 1990, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0470
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of museum design materials, specifically of the French Quarter Folklife/Visitor Center and conceptual exhibits.

Dates: 1990, n.d.
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Collection, 1990, n.d.

Jefferson Davis Parish. Oral History Collection, 1971-1993

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0467
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of oral histories conducted in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. Some of the oral histories have been transcribed.

Dates: 1971-1993
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / Jefferson Davis Parish. Oral History Collection, 1971-1993

Kiesel, Jean Schmidt (1951- ). Collection, 2007, 2014

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0447
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of research material compiled to publish her two books: “Images of America: Lafayette” (2007) and “Images of America: Evangeline Parish” (2014), the latter being co-written by Jane F. Vidrine.

This collection was donated by Jean S. Kiesel.

Dates: 2007, 2014
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / Kiesel, Jean Schmidt (1951- ). Collection, 2007, 2014

King, E.T. ( - ). Memoirs, 1875

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0008
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a manuscript explaining the Civil War Service of the St. Martin Rangers. Photocopy of handwritten document, 34 pages.

H. Allen King donated this collection.

Dates: 1875
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / King, E.T. ( - ). Memoirs, 1875

Langley, Charles ( - ). Collection, 1995, 2003

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0293
Scope and Contents

On March 6, 2003, Mr. Langley met with two of the last known Louisiana traiteurs in Maurice, LA, where they had a conversation about their practices and their sense of loss in the changing world. This collection contains typed draft conversations and experiences meeting with the traiteurs. The collection also contains handwritten copies of their prayers.

Charles Langley donated this collection.

Dates: 1995, 2003
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / Langley, Charles ( - ). Collection, 1995, 2003

LeBlanc, Allen D. (1931-2021). Collection, 1843-2005, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0489
Scope and Contents

This collection contains historical materials, files, and notes collected over the years by Allen LeBlanc, much of it related to Abbeville and Vermilion Parish history, Louisiana culture, and various topics. The digital materials contain similar items relating to Abbeville and Vermilion Parish, along with miscellaneous subjects and extensive digital photographs and videos of family leisure and travel.

Allen and Cristina LeBlanc donated this collection.

Dates: 1843-2005, n.d.
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / LeBlanc, Allen D. (1931-2021). Collection, 1843-2005, n.d.

LeBlanc, Antoine J. “A.J.” (1929-2018). Collection, 1900-2012, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0337
Scope and Contents The collection contains A.J. LeBlanc’s personal and professional papers, photographs, newsclippings, audio/audiovisual music collection, correspondence, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous artifacts. Primary topic coverage includes LeBlanc’s involvement with Acadian Village, the programs he created, and his promotion of tourism throughout Acadiana. Other topics covered include: Acadian genealogy; “Central Acadiana Tourism” (website and organization); Belizaire the Cajun (film); Acadian Odyssey...
Dates: 1900-2012, n.d.
Found in: University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection / LeBlanc, Antoine J. “A.J.” (1929-2018). Collection, 1900-2012, n.d.

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