Mitchell, E. C. (Edward Cushing), 1829-1900. Letter, 1890 Apr. 22. 1 letter. Location: Misc. Edward Cushing Mitchell was president of Leland University in New Orleans, La., between 1887 and 1900. Mitchell answers Benjamin W. Austin regarding a request for papers of his grandfather, Judge Graham Mitchell. Mss. 4130.

Letter from a student at the University of Alabama, 1835-1860. 1 item. Location: Misc.: L. A student named George at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa writes his sister, Mrs. F.A. Edmonds in Tuskegee, Ala., describing his role in a student debate and his being made to serve as a prosecutor in the moot court of a student society to which he belongs. Mss. 3974.

West Feliciana Parish Free Public Schools Papers, 1847-1853. 12 items. Location: A:35. Papers pertaining to the development of free public schools in West Feliciana Parish. Papers are comprised of documents listing owners of taxable property (1847-1851); students' attendance records (1850); appointments signed by L. D. Brewer, Superintendent of Public Schools; annual report of the Directors of Free Public Schools of District No. Two (1853); and blank forms. Mss. 875.

Morgan, Elemore. Photographs of Caroline Dormon, 1967-1970. 3 Photographs. Location: MISC:D. Caroline Dormon (1888-1971) was an artist, author, and a naturalist. She worked for the Louisiana Forestry Department as their public relations representative; she aided in establishing Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana; and she wrote numerous works including Bird Talk, Flowers Native to the Deep South, and Southern Indian Boy. The photographs are three photographs featuring Caroline Dormon. One photograph depicts Dormon in her home at 'Briarwood,' Louisiana and is taken by an unknown photographer. Another features Dormon by a magnolia macrophylla and is photographed by Elemore Morgan. The third picture is photographed by John C. Guillet and is a head shot of Dormon by a tree. Mss. 5139.

Bedou, A. P. (Arthur P.), 1882-1966. Photograph of Dillard University, between 1935 and 1952. 1photograph; 8 x 39.5 in. Location: OS:B. Arthur P. Bedou was a black photographer in New Orleans during the early and middle 20th century. He was a photographer for Xavier University and Booker T. Washington. A panoramic photograph of Dillard University depicting Rosenwald Hall on the left and Kearney Hall in the center. The photograph was taken from Gentilly Boulevard shortly after the university was founded in 1930. It was taken after 1935, but before 1952 based on the buildings depicted in the photograph. Mss. 5142.

Coates, Charles Edward. Papers, 1891-1954. 3 linear ft. Location: 8:27-28, OS:C. LSU professor of chemistry and Audubon Sugar School. Correspondence, course materials, reports, patents, photographs, and postcards created and accumulated by Charles E. Coates pertaining primarily to sugar science, sugarcane cultivation, and sugar research at Louisiana State University. Mss. 2283.

Chol, Emmanuel, 1834-1916. Papers, 1845, 1854-1921. 1,213 items, 6 ms. vols., 31 printed vols. Location: U:163-164, 65:29, 98:. Native of France, music teacher and composer of Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Bills and receipts, manuscript and sheet music, pamphlets, and other imprints reflect Chol's professional career, his affiliation with the Catholic Church, and the education of his children in parochial schools. Partly in French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1780, 1906.

Woods, Beverly Babin. Collection, 2002-2008. 5 items. Location: Misc.:W. Genealogist, poet, and writer. Walter William Williams was an advocate of education and voting rights for African Americans in the 2nd half of the 19th century. Research material written and compiled by Beverly Babin Woods on the life and work of Walter Hamilton Williams includes biographical sketches of Williams and typed transcriptions of excerpts taken from his letters and reports relating to the education of freedmen and political elections. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 5197.

Kidd, Edwin. Family Papers, 1792-1994, undated (bulk: 1836-1884). Location: UU:63. Edwin E. Kidd was a lawyer, politician, and businessman. Kidd served several terms in the Louisiana Legislature. Papers include correspondence from Edwin’s father, Wilson M. Kidd, and then later, from Edwin. Wilson M. Kidd fought in the Creek War of 1836 as a volunteer in the Alabama militia. Correspondece recounts Wilson Kidd's experiences in the militia and Edwin Kidd's education, experiences in the Civil War, and post-war political career. In addition to correspondence the collection includes photographs, receipts, legal documents, and genealogical information. Mss. 5178.

Smith, James Monroe. Papers, 1924-1939. 0.5 linear ft. Location: R:15. President of LSU (1930-1939). Collection contains personal accounts, photographs, correspondence, invitations and announcements, scrapbook materials, newspaper clippings, and diplomas. Two accounts of Monroe's family history and career at LSU. One account describes meetings with Huey Long regarding LSU and the other discusses the controversy over the misappropriation of LSU grant money, and the ensuing investigation by Governor Richard Leche. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4490.