Louisiana Writers' Project
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Lafitte Country
Collection
Identifier: MF-203
Scope and Contents
This resource contains microfilmed copies of unpublished, original typed accounts based on interviews conducted with Louisiana residents of “Lafitte Country” (near Barataria) in 1939. Topics include Berthoud (Berchaud) Cemetery, All Saints Day, St. Joseph’s Day, Voodoo, Adams Family Cemetery, trapping and fishing, shrimp fleet blessing, piroque races, and water funerals. Items written by Breaux.
Dates:
1939-1940 and undated