Bonvillain-Smith House Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection dates from 1908 to 1964 and spans 5 linear feet. It consists of books, photographs, correspondence, clippings, ephemera, and artifacts pertaining to the Bonvillain, Smith, and Burguieres families of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The Smith materials pertain chiefly to Clifford Smith's business dealings, while the Bonvillain materials are primarily family papers.
Dates
- 1908-1964, undated
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Physical rights are retained by Nicholls State University. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Historical Note
This collection comprises items from the Bonvillain-Smith House in Houma, Louisiana. The home was owned by Clifford Smith and members of the Bonvillain family.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Multiple languages
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
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu