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Marion J. Basset Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00192

Scope and Contents

This collection, spanning 1940-2006, covers 2 linear feet and contains some of Basset's school records from F.T. Nicholls Junior College. Manuscripts include diplomas, student cards, certificates, invitations, programs, assignment schedules, announcements, and his obituary. Volumes include two La Pirogue yearbooks (1949 and 1950), one alumni directory (2003) and 16 textbooks used by Basset while in attendance at college.

Dates

  • 1940-2006

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access.

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

Marion Joseph Basset was born 10 December 1922 to Paul Charles Basset and Augusta Earline Richard. He was the grandson of J.L. Basset who operated a mercantile business in the Thibodaux area from 1882 to 1942. Basset served in the U.S. Army Air Force as an aircraft mechanic from 1942 to 1946 rising to the rank of corporal. He was in the first graduating class at F.T. Nicholls Junior College in 1950 where he studied secretarial science and general business. He later worked as a bookkeeper for Carl Mire & Sons. Basset died 6 April 2006.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The papers are arranged chronologically.

Related Materials

For more information on Marion J. Basset, see related collection: J.L. Basset Papers, MS.00040.

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
Marion J. Basset Papers
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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