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Elbert Gaudet Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00234

Content Description

One flat box containing a photograph album of homes and businesses in and around Thibodaux taken by Elbert Gaudet, Sr. in the 1950s,1960s, and 1970s. Total of 153 photographs, 2 newspaper clippings, and 3 dance tokens/tickets.

Dates

  • 1950-1970

Biographical / Historical

Elbert Gaudet Sr., was born January 20, 1921 to Lovincy Louis Gaudet (L.L. Gaudet) and Velma Toups Gaudet. His parents started Acadia Dairy. He grew up on Narrow Street in Thibodaux. He married Majorie Clement, who was from the St. John, Labadieville area. He became a service manager at Auto Home Buick Co., and he retired from there in 1984. Elbert Gaudet Sr. passed away July 3, 1998.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin (Gaelic variant)

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