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“Pictures Tell Story of St. Bernard’s Exodus to City,” The Times Picayune, 28 April 1927

 Item — Box: 3, Item: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection covers 3 linear ft. and spans 1855-1939 with the bulk of material dating 1870-1890. It includes a scrapbook converted from an 1855 account ledger by Odile and Emeline that documents St. Valerie School, their family and friends, local events, and World War I. It contains newspaper clippings, wedding invitations, Confederate currency, poems, foreign postage stamps, obituaries, and death notices. In addition to the scrapbook, the collection includes photographs, printed matter, and two newspaper titles.

Dates

  • 28 April 1927

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Approximately half of this collection’s content is in French.

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621