Louisiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Beary and Swartenbroek Family Papers
Evans J. Casso Collection
This collection spans 6 linear feet and dates from 1890 to 1988. The collection comprises manuscripts, publications, photographs, clippings, cassettes, floppy disks, printed materials, correspondence, sheet music, and other research materials. Materials relate to Evans J. Casso and his research subjects, including Francis T. Nicholls, the Civil War, and Italian-Americans.
Historic Lafourche Parish Collection
This collection dates from 1773 to 2006 and spans 7 linear feet. It consists of photographs, reports, printed materials, correspondence, meeting minutes, maps, blueprints, ephemera, and artifacts relating to the history and culture of Lafourche Parish in Louisiana. The collection is divided into the following series: General parish history, People, Events, Organizations, Education, Churches, Foodways, Historic sites, Transportation, and Business and industry.
Benjamin F. Morse Letters
Microfilm copy of correspondence between Benjamin F. Morse and family members during the Civil War. Letters date from 1962 to 1965 and relate the Morse's service in the United States Army. Places mentioned include Woodbury and Brattleboro, Vermont, and Brashear City (Morgan City), Bayou Des Allemands, Algiers, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Paula and Alvin Willis Collection of Poster Proofs
This collection dates from 1990-1991 and spans 2 linear feet. The materials comprise two artistic proofs for posters used to publicize Civil War battle reenactments. Both proofs were designed by Alice Gibson.