Pearson, Sophie Cooley. Collection, 1843-1975. 3.5 linear ft. Location: AA:, 79:115-116, H:12, M:25, OS:P, W:40-42. Resident of Westwego, Louisiana, and daughter of L. V. Cooley, a steamboat captain. Pearson collected materials related to the history of steamboats on the Mississippi River and published a book on the topic. Papers include correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, and printed items related to the history and operation of steamboats and transportation on the Mississippi River. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3237.