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Doris Mae Naquin Ledet Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00079

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the research materials of Doris Mae Naquin Ledet pertaining to the local history and genealogies of Lafourche Parish and surrounding areas. It includes genealogical charts, certificates, maps, photographs, newspapers, magazines, books, catalogs, photocopies, audiocassettes, medals, checks, and ephemera.

Dates

  • 1830-2009, undated

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Biographical Note

Doris Mae Naquin Ledet was born in Lockport, Louisiana to Sidney and Edith Riviere Naquin. She married Warren Ledet and was a longtime resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana. As a local historian and expert in local genealogy, she served the Lafourche Heritage Society as a board member, genealogy committee chairman, co-chair of the Annual History and Genealogy seminar, and contributor of articles and photographs to several of the Society's publications. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 83.

Extent

25 Linear Feet

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
Doris Mae Naquin Ledet Collection
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