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Lee Martin Collection on the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00022

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of centennial materials, pictures, and company histories relating to the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department. Materials date from 1888 to 1987 and include original and reproduced photographs, booklets, programs, correspondence, organizational records, and ephemera. Most pictures are twentieth century reproductions of earlier photographs. Many of the materials relate to the Thibodaux Firemen's Parade and other events, including a 1903 crevasse and various ceremonies and celebrations.

Dates

  • 1874-1974

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Physical rights are retained by Nicholls State University. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Lee Martin. Addition donated by Ed Foote.

Sensitive Materials Statement

This collection may contain material(s) with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Ellender Memorial Library and Nicholls State University assume no responsibility.

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

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