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Louisiana

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/n79138970

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Mrs. Bert Flanders Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2888
Abstract

A scrapbook of newspaper clippings concerning Mardi Gras in 1941 and other Louisiana topics.

Dates: 1941

Letter from an Indiana Soldier Stationed in Mobile, Alabama Just After the End of the Civil War

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4714
Scope and Contents This manuscript letter, dated May 4, 1865, was written by a Union soldier identified only as "Dick" while stationed in Mobile, Alabama, shortly after the end of the Civil War. Addressed to his sister in Indiana, the letter provides a detailed firsthand account of his experiences. Dick describes his arrival in Mobile on May 2, his regiment’s encampment in a pine grove, and his preference for remaining there rather than returning to New Orleans. He also reflects on the abundant provisions and...
Dates: 1865 May 4

E. O. McElroy papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3758
Abstract

Ten U.S. postal service railroad mail service directories for several southeastern states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas; letters, postal rating exams, etc.

Dates: 1938-1948

Julien de Lallande Poydras papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1158
Abstract

Correspondence between W. S. Hoole and David Erdman concerning an original poem written by Julian Poydras in 1779 while in Louisiana

Dates: 1779

Thomas Payne Thompson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1405
Abstract

The collection contains the business and personal papers of the eminent New Orleans businessman and bibliophile, Thomas Payne (T.P.) Thompson, from the mid nineteenth century through the 1930s. Also included are papers representing his work with and interests in various charities, educational institutions, Louisiana Historical Society and other historical institutions, and many other activities.

Dates: 1859 - 1937

W. A. Mair Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-025
Abstract

This collection consists of two photographic albums with 230 photographs showcasing highlights of W. A. Mair travels with his friends and family through Michigan, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Mexico, and Tennessee.

Dates: 1900 - 1901

W. L. Palfrey Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1095
Abstract

Letter dated 29 June 1865, from St. Mary's Parish, Louisiana to his brother, in an attempt to reconcile, they having parted over this issue of slavery. Addresses the war's effect on him and his family, his reduction to poverty, and his present circumstances.

Dates: 1865-06-29