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Arren Broussard Collection on the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00082
Scope and Contents

This collection spans 4.5 linear feet and dates from 1960 to 1990. The collection comprises programs, correspondence, clippings, notes, lists, forms, trophies, medallions, photographs, photograph negatives, and other documents relating to the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo.

Dates: 1960-1990

Joseph T. Butler, Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00118
Scope and Contents

This collection dates from ca. 1900 to 1984 and spans 2 linear feet. The collection comprises photographs, negatives, correspondence, and print materials relating to Louisiana history and culture.

Dates: ca.1900-1984 and undated

Lafitte Country

 Collection
Identifier: MF-203
Scope and Contents

This resource contains microfilmed copies of unpublished, original typed accounts based on interviews conducted with Louisiana residents of “Lafitte Country” (near Barataria) in 1939. Topics include Berthoud (Berchaud) Cemetery, All Saints Day, St. Joseph’s Day, Voodoo, Adams Family Cemetery, trapping and fishing, shrimp fleet blessing, piroque races, and water funerals. Items written by Breaux.

Dates: 1939-1940 and undated