Walker, Jesse. Papers, 1975-1993. 1 item. Location: Misc:W. Papers consist of one thirty-six page, anecdotal document comprised of notes taken by Jesse Walker (LSU professor) during conversations over coffee he had with Fred B. Kniffen from 1975-1993. Fred Kniffen was a Boyd professor at Louisiana State University who is credited with founding the LSU geography and anthropology program. This collection of notes is a multifaceted look at the personal life and early years of Kniffen. He makes frequent mention of fellow colleagues Richard J. Russell, Henry V. Howe, Carl Sauer, and Alfred L. Kroeber. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4882.