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Date
2/27/1990
Folder Box
21
Folder Number
1550
Folder Status
True
Indexed Status
True
Interview Number in Record
2 of 3
Interviewee
"Alta Fisher, Norma Fruge, Bella Reed"
Interviewee Release
False
Interviewer
Jackie Miller
Interviewer Release
False
Original Box
78
Project
Miscellaneous
Record Type
Louisiana Folklife
Survey Form Status
False
Tape Box
80
Tape Number
1550
Tape Number Corrected Status
True
Topics
Attakapas Indians; springs; bathhouses; Iota history; Catholic church; automobiles; education; Mardi Gras; house dances; chores; dating; weddings; wedding receptions; sewing; Point aux Loupes
Transcript Status
False
Oral History Alton E. Ingram
Interview Information
Interviewee
Alton E. Ingram
Series
McKinley High School Oral History Project
Subseries
African American Businesses
Series Information
Description
McKinley High School students, with the assistance of faculty and students from LSU's College of Education, conducted interviews focusing on the African American experience in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In1995, students began interviewing community members on the history of McKinley High School, established in 1926 as the first high school for African American students in Baton Rouge. The interviews continued in subsequent years, focusing on African American businesses during the period of segregation, the history and role of African American churches, the Baton Rouge Bus Boycott, and African American social organizations.
Size
210 interviews on 228 recordings
Time Period Covered
1920s - 2000s
Date
1995-1998, 2002, 2005, 2006
Principal Interviewers
Beau Bogart, Nedra Carter, Khary Carrell, Michael Goods, Shawnte Green, Helen Haw, Melvin Heard, Rudolph Henry, Benny Hester, Shawnda Hollins, Paula Jacobi, Shanta Jenkins, Rahshada Jenkins, Veonetta Jewell, Roderick Jones, Chastity Lovely, Heidi McGee, Toni Morrison, Carmen Posey, Tayari Kwa Salaam, Lavada Taylor, Rose Thompson, Katina Welsh
Finding Aids
Abstracts, indexes
Audio Availability
MP3
Processing Status
33% of interviews are cataloged (70 of 210)

This interview is currently unprocessed.
Date
11/30/1988
Folder Box
20
Folder Number
1011
Folder Status
True
Indexed Status
True
Interview Number in Record
1 of 1
Interviewee
Alton Leblanc & Nick Stouff
Interviewee Release
False
Interviewer
Bob Gates
Interviewer Release
False
Notes
Inaudible
Original Box
53
Project
Apprenticeship Visits
Record Type
Louisiana Folklife
Survey Form Status
False
Tape Box
53
Tape Number
1011
Tape Number Corrected Status
True
Topics
Native American crafts; Native American jewelry making; drum making; clan system; apprenticeship program
Transcript Status
False
Oral History Alvin Batiste
Interview Information
Interviewee
Alvin Batiste
Series
Various Topics
Series Information
Description
These primarily biographical and regional history interviews were conducted by LSU faculty and students, by Williams Center staff under contract for interviewees' families, or were donated to the Williams Center. In addition to family history and genealogy, topics covered include: the Association for Women Historians, Lansdowne Plantation in Natchez, Mississippi, the New Llano Cooperative Colony near Leesville, Louisiana, Williams Plantation, architecture, landscape architecture, hurricanes, Mardi Gras celebrations, Louisiana fisheries, the sugarcane industry, Native American and African American artists, New Orleans history and music, and topics of international interest such as the Mexican Revolution and Nazi propaganda films.
Size
96 interviews on 157 recordings
Date
1970s - present
Principal Interviewers
Pamela Dean, David Culbert, Helen Peterson, Kathleen Kearns, Susan Tittlebaum, Shelly Wells, Tayari Kwa Salaam, Harriet Walker, Ruth Laney, Mary Hebert Price, Jennifer Abraham
Finding Aids
Abstracts
Audio Availability
MP3
Processing Status
4% of interviews are cataloged (4 of 96)

This interview is currently unprocessed.
Interview Information
Interviewee
Alvin Bertrand (by Everett Besch)
Series
University History
Subseries
Distinguished Faculty & Administrators
Series Information
Description
Interviews with faculty, staff, and alumni conducted by Williams Center staff, LSU Recording Services, volunteers, and graduate students, focusing on the history of Louisiana State University. Various topics are covered and since interviews are often life narratives, multiple topics arise, including major historic events outside of the scope of LSU history, including, for example, the 1927 Flood, the Great Depression, Governor Huey Long, military history, and civil rights.
Size
322 interviews on 681 recordings
Time Period Covered
1908 - present
Date
1970s - present
Principal Interviewers
Jennifer Abraham; Everett Besch, Melisse Campbell, Susie Crews, Pamela Dean, Jack Fiser, Mary Hebert, Sally Kuzenski
Finding Aids
Abstracts, indexes
Audio Availability
MP3
Processing Status
37% of interviews are cataloged (120 of 322)
Interview Information
Interviewee
Alvin Bertrand (by Jennifer Abraham)
Series
University History
Subseries
Ole War Skule: The Military Tradition
Series Information
Description
Interviews with faculty, staff, and alumni conducted by Williams Center staff, LSU Recording Services, volunteers, and graduate students, focusing on the history of Louisiana State University. Various topics are covered and since interviews are often life narratives, multiple topics arise, including major historic events outside of the scope of LSU history, including, for example, the 1927 Flood, the Great Depression, Governor Huey Long, military history, and civil rights.
Size
322 interviews on 681 recordings
Time Period Covered
1908 - present
Date
1970s - present
Principal Interviewers
Jennifer Abraham; Everett Besch, Melisse Campbell, Susie Crews, Pamela Dean, Jack Fiser, Mary Hebert, Sally Kuzenski
Finding Aids
Abstracts, indexes
Audio Availability
MP3
Processing Status
37% of interviews are cataloged (120 of 322)

This interview is currently unprocessed.
Description
Amacker, Obadiah Pearson and family. Papers, 1861-1959 (bulk 1861-1865). 4 items, 1 volume. Location: U:118. Residents of the Florida parishes, Louisiana. Obadiah Amacker was an officer in the 3rd (Wingfield's) Regiment, Confederate cavalry. Papers include a Civil War diary of Abigail Amacker, and a list of the officers and men of the first company to leave St. Helena Parish as part of the 4th Louisiana Infantry. Confederate records transcribed from the State Library Commission document. A printed pamphlet contains genealogical records. Available on microfilm 5735: University Publications of America Confederate Military Manuscripts Series B, Reel 1. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1604.
Manuscript Number
Mss. 1604
Manuscript Topic
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1861
Manuscript Collections Amato, Pasquale
Description
Amato, Pasquale. Scrapbook and Printed Items, 1913-1929 (bulk 1913-1915). 1 vol., 26 items. Location: M:23. Native of Italy and operatic baritone. Amato performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York until 1921, and headed the Opera Department at LSU from 1934-1942. Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and printed items relating to Amato's operatic career. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2563.
Manuscript Topic
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1913
Manuscript Collections Ambert, Joachim. Papers
Description
Ambert, Joachim. Papers, 1838-1876. 9 items. Location: Misc.:A, OS:A. French military officer and nobleman. Personal papers consisting of passports and related items (1838-1840); two letters from Baron Ambert in New Orleans, Louisiana; a bill for accommodations in Niagara Falls, New York; and Ambert's French military service record. In French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1356.
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1838
Date
4/21/1990
Festival
Lafayette
Folder Box
19
Folder Number
359
Folder Status
True
Indexed Status
True
Interview Number in Record
1 of 1
Interviewee
"Ambrose & Calvin Sam, Walter Mouton, Preston, Carlton & Keith Frank, Hubert Maitre"
Interviewee Release
False
Interviewer Release
False
Notes
Keith Frank & Mouton have survey forms.
Project
LA Open House Storytelling
Record Type
Louisiana Folklife
Survey Form Status
True
Tape Number
359
Tape Number Corrected Status
False
Topics
talk about and play Cajun music
Transcript Status
False
Manuscript Collections AMERICA Broadside
Description
AMERICA Broadside, ca. 1899. 4 items. Location: OS:A. Steamboat owned and commanded by Captain LeVerrier Cooley, a native of Savanna, Illinois, and later a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Broadside announcing the celebration of the maiden voyage of the America, the 'biggest boat that ever sailed the Ouachita.' Also includes a sheet of letterhead paper and two envelopes with views of the Mississippi River cotton packet. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1785.
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1899
Manuscript Collections American
Description
American sugar refinery picture postcard, 1909. 1 item. Location:Misc.:A. Colored postcard of the American Sugar Refinery of Chalmette, La. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3625.
Manuscript Topic
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1909
Description
American Association of University Women. Baton Rouge Branch. Records, 1951-1994 (bulk 1980-1993). 2 linear ft., 3v. Location: UU:113. Official papers of the Baton Rouge Branch of the American Association of University Women during the presidency of Mrs. May Lee Denham. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 666.
Manuscript Topic
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1951
Description
American Association of University Women. Louisiana State Division. Records, 1925-1941. 1,167 items, 1 ms. Vol., 45 printed vols. Location: UU:1-4. Official records consisting of correspondence, annual reports, programs, and related printed materials from presidents and committee chairmen of branches in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Hammond, Lafayette, Natchitoches, Ruston, and Shreveport, Louisiana. Included are mimeographed and printed material from A.A.U.W. National Headquarters. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 666.
Manuscript Topic
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1925
Description
American Association of University Women. Louisiana State Division. Records, 1948-1957. 36 items, 5 pamphlets. Location: UU:4. Records include a brief history of the association by Mrs. C. C. Henson, copies of bylaws, programs for annual meetings, letters from the general director, and association journals. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1486.
Manuscript Topic
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1948
Description
American Association of University Professors. Louisiana State University Chapter. Papers, 1946-1972. 1.25 linear ft. Location: UU:137, 77:63. LSU chapter of national organization.Papers consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, membership lists, and other records from the LSU Chapter, the Louisiana Conference, and the national organization For further information, see onlice catalog. Mss. 2512, 2661.
Manuscript Topic
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1946
Description
American Civil Liberties Union. Baton Rouge Chapter. Records, 1968-1976. 4 linear ft. Location: 9:1-4. Official records of the Baton Rouge ACLU Chapter include minutes of meetings; agendas; financial and membership records; correspondence; files on projects and involvements; newsletters; and other imprints from local, state, and national organizations. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3203.
Manuscript Topic
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1968
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