Barrilleaux Diaries
Scope and Contents
Ferdinand Barrilleaux was a storekeeper and postmaster in Lockport, La. during the 19th century. This collection consists of photocopies of his diaries recounting his personal life, business transactions, and experiences with Civil War strife. He originally wrote these diaries in French, but English translations are available.
Dates
- 1827-1994
Restrictions on Access
Use of materials in this collection is restricted. Contact the Archivist for further details.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Biographical Note
Ferdinand Barrilleaux was a storekeeper and postmaster in Lockport, La. during the 19th century. As a youth, Barrilleaux worked on his father's farm and as a deckhand, cook, and salesclerk aboard a merchant steamboat on Bayou Lafourche. In addition to his general store, Barrilleaux operated a ferry service that transported people and goods across Bayou Lafourche. He also served as a Police Juror in Lafourche Parish.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
French
Sensitive Materials Statement
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- Assumption Parish (La.) -- History -- 19th century.
- Assumption Parish (La.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
- Barrilleaux family.
- Barrilleaux, Ferdinand, 1827-1900.
- Barrilleaux, Ferdinand, 1827-1900.
- Barrilleaux, Joseph, 1805-1873.
- Farms -- Louisiana -- Assumption Parish.
- Farms -- Louisiana -- Lafourche Parish.
- General stores -- Louisiana -- Thibodaux.
- Lafourche Parish (La.) -- History -- 19th century.
- Lafourche Parish (La.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
- Lepine, Justine, 1830-1914.
- Lockport (La.) -- History -- 19th century.
- Lockport (La.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
- Merchants -- Louisiana -- Thibodaux.
- Steamboats -- Louisiana -- Bayou Lafourche.
- Sugar -- Manufacture and refining -- Louisiana -- Assumption Parish.
- Sugar -- Manufacture and refining -- Louisiana -- Lafourche Parish.
- Sugar factories -- Louisiana -- Assumption Parish.
- Sugar factories -- Louisiana -- Lafourche Parish.
- Sugarcane -- Louisiana -- Assumption Parish.
- Sugarcane -- Louisiana -- Lafourche Parish.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Confiscations and contributions.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Destruction and pillage.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Economic aspects.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu