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Elbert L. Gaudet, Sr. Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00234

Content Description

This collection covers 1.3 linear feet and spans 1950-1970. The Gaudet photograph album contains photographs of homes and businesse in and around Thibodaux taken by Elbert Gaudet, Sr. in the 1950s,1960s, and 1970s. Many of the structures in the photographs are no longer standing. A description of each photograph was written on the back of the photograph by Gaudet. There are a total of 153 photographs, 2 newspaper clippings, and 3 dance tokens/tickets. The dance tokens are from the American Legion/Park Pavilion and 4-Ray's Dance Pavilion.

Dates

  • 1950-1970

Biographical / Historical

Elbert L. Gaudet, Sr., was born January 20, 1921 to Lovincy Louis Gaudet (L.L. Gaudet) and Velma Toups Gaudet. His grandfather, Edward Toups, started Acadia Dairy in Thibodaux. Gaudet grew up on Narrow Street in Thibodaux and married Majorie Clement, a native of the St. John and Labadieville communities. He became a service manager at Autohome Buick Co. in the late 1940s and retired from there in 1984. Elbert Gaudet Sr. passed away July 3, 1998.

Extent

1.3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

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