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Louisiana Flood of 1927 Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00077

Scope and Contents

This collection spans one folder and dates from 1927. It comprises five black and white photographs depicting scenes from Avoyelles Parish and St. Landry Parish during the Louisiana Flood of 1927.

Dates

  • 1927

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

The Louisiana Flood of 1927 is also known as the Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, the Mississippi River Flood of 1927, and the Melville Crevasse.

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.

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