Gordon, Frank. Photograph Collection, 1950. 5 photographs. Location: Misc.:F. New Orleans photographer and collector of vintage New Orleans photographs. Five photographs of New Orleans locations including City Hall and the St. Louis Cathedral (ca. 1950-1959). For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 5196.

Bovee, Albert. Letters, 1870, 1889. 6 letters. Location: Misc.:B. Louisiana State Librarian and son George E. Bovee, Louisiana Secretary of State, during Reconstruction. Five letters written during Reconstruction relate to Albert Bovee's employment and financial affairs, as well as those of his son, George E. Bovee. He questions the hiring practices and financial dealings of his son, George, with the implication of political corruption and cronyism. He writes about George's gambling addiction, and he complains about the low dollar value of state currency warrants (Feb. 19, March 19, April 11, 1870). He also gives details of a séance that he attended (March 6, 1870). The sixth letter written from Nevada, discusses his financial affairs, and the people with whom he could reside if need be (Oct. 20, 1889). For further information, see catalog record. Mss. 5108

Sheet music collection, 1826-1912. 53 items, 2 vols. Location: 65:. Sheet music, popular and sacred, some illustrated, printed, composed, or sold in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. Mss. 2600-73.

Gibson, Randall Lee. Fire Insurance Policies, 1875-1876. 2 items. Location: Misc.: G. New Orleans lawyer, and the son of Tobias Gibson, a Terrebonne Parish planter. Two fire insurance policies issued by Factors and Traders Insurance Co. of New Orleans to Randall Lee Gibson for a house on Rampart St., New Orleans, Louisiana. Mss. 3627.

Jahncke, Ernest Lee, Sr. Papers, 1798-1962 (bulk 1908-1959). 2,037 items, 32 vols. Location: U:137-140, F:22-23, OS:J, Vault:1. Rear Admiral in the Naval Reserve, assistant secretary of the navy during the Hoover administration, president of Jahncke Interests in New Orleans, and first executive director of the Louisiana State Department of Commerce and Industry. Papers documenting Jahncke's civic, cultural, and professional interests. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1713, 1805.

Williams, Lester J. (Lester James). Papers, 1853-1950 (bulk 1901-1950). 8.5 linear ft. (54 items, 2 ms. vols., 3 printed vols.). Location: 77:50-52. Physician and chief of staff at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge (1927-1946); president of the Louisiana State Medical Society (1923-1924). Papers include certificates awarded to Williams for appointments, achievements, commissions, and memberships; photographs; and a postcard album containing scenes of Baton Rouge and New Orleans (1901-1909). Collection also includes a scrapbook (1853-1868) containing printed poems and pictures, and manuscript poems. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2108.

Crean, Mary Walsingham. Manuscript, circa 1881-1885. 1 item. Location: Misc.:C. Manuscript by Mary Walsingham Crean titled, 'Is he Knave or Fool--this Mr. Wilde?' For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 244.

Lejeune, John Archer, 1867-1942. Papers, 1815-1955 (bulk 1918-1919). 17 items, including 1 vol. Location: U:116, Misc:L. Commandant of the United States Marine Corps and Superintendent of Virginia Military Institute. Originally from Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana, Lejeune attended LSU before graduating from the Naval Academy. Papers document Lejeune's military career and include a citation for the Cross of the Commander of the Legion of Honor (in French) and biographical materials. An 1815 letter deals with the Battle of New Orleans. One item in French. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1690, 2553.

Gaines, Myra Clark, 1805-1885. Letter, 1867 February 6. 3 items. Location: Misc.: G. Daughter of New Orleans merchant Daniel Clark and party to litigation involving Clark's estate. Letter from Washington, D.C., to special legal commissioner Caleb Cushing pertains to preparation of her cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Included is an unrelated court summons (1842) and a bill of sale for land and a slave (1843). For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2637.

Jonte, Louis F. Papers, 1851-1878. 11 items. Location: A:117. Resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Collection contains a conveyance and survey for land purchased in Lafayette, La. (1851), promissory note (1855), certification of his status as a naturalized United States citizen (Feb. 5, 1864), an act of procurement authorizing Louis F. Jonte to represent William Tujague (March 14, 1864), and Franklin Jonte's residency registration (1878). The collection also contains a cabinet card photograph of Louis Jonte (ca. 1860). Mss. 5256.