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Barrilleaux Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00200

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

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.

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