Gouaux Family Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection covers 6 linear ft. and spans from 1878 to 1996, with the bulk of the material dating 1920-1944. It includes correspondence, clippings, ephemera, printed matter, memorabilia from medical societies, business records, and honors/certificates. Ephemera includes programs, membership cards, campaign cards, business cards, pamphlets, reports, and scrapbook items. Medical society records include programs, bulletins, reminder cards, constitution and bylaws, correspondence, and speeches for meetings of members. Business records include account ledgers of Gouaux's Drug Store and his work as a physician. Honors/certificates include medals, diplomas, and certificates for Gouaux, as well as medals belonging to his wife, Mathilde Robichaux.
Dates
- 1878-1996
Restrictions on Access
No restrictions on access.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Physical rights are retained by Nicholls State University. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Biographical / Historical
Francois Theophile Gouaux was born 22 February 1883 in Natchitoches, La. He obtained his degree in medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 1906 and received his medical license in 1907. Gouaux began practicing medicine in New Iberia until moving to Lockport in 1908 where he also established Gouaux's Drug Store. During his career as a physician and pharmacist, Gouaux also served as assistant coroner and health officer for Lafourche Parish. He was a member of several professional medical organizations and a renowned lecturer on typhoid and tetanus.
Extent
6 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The papers are arranged into five series: Correspondence, Clippings, and Ephemera; Printed Matter; Medical Societies; Business Records; and Honors/Certificates.
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.
- Articles.
- Drugstores -- Louisiana -- Lockport -- Accounting.
- Gouaux, Francois Theophile, 1883-1944.
- Gouaux, Mathilde Robichaux, 1890-1957
- Louisiana State Medical Society. -- Political activity.
- Pharmacists -- Louisiana -- Lockport.
- Pharmacy -- Louisiana -- Lockport.
- Physicians (General practice) -- Medical care -- Louisiana -- Lockport.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu