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Julien Poydras Will and Biographical Sketch

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00177

Scope and Contents

This collection comprises a copy of a translation of the will of Julien de Lallande Poydras, along with a biographical sketch of Poydras. The will discusses the disposition of his financial assets and properties in Orleans, Point Coupee, and West Baton Rouge Parishes. These include money, real estate, and enslaved people willed to family, friends, charitable organizations, and parish governments.

Dates

  • undated

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

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
Julien Poydras Will and Biographical Sketch
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