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David Plater Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00124

Scope and Contents

This collections dates from 1888 to 1977 and spans three linear feet. The bulk of the materials date from 1974 to 1976 and concern activities relating to the observance of the American Revolution Bicentennial in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. These include correspondence, notes, newsletters, flyers, instructional documents, forms, and other documents. Additional materials include documents relating to later historical preservation activities and a collection of newspaper clippings.

Dates

  • 1888-1977 and undated
  • Majority of material found in 1974-1976

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Extent

3 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Lafourche American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and Lafourche Heritage '76 Collection (MS.00029)
Edward Douglas White Historic Home Site Collection (MS.00115)
South Louisiana Oral History Collection (MS.00076)

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.

Title
David Plater Papers
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