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Louisiana -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Beary and Swartenbroek Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00226
Scope and Contents This collection consists of papers relating to the Beary and Swartenbroek families of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The collection covers three linear feet and spans 1845 to 2003. Materials include correspondence, a diary, receipts, maps, financial and legal documents, genealogical research materials, schedules of religious services, descriptions of gymnastics routines, sheet music, photographs, and other printed matter. Topics represented in this collection include family news and business...
Dates: 1845-2010, undated

Evans J. Casso Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00062
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1890-1988

Historic Lafourche Parish Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00017
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1773-2006, undated; Majority of material found in circa 1900-1990

Benjamin F. Morse Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MF-050
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1862, 1864-1865

Paula and Alvin Willis Collection of Poster Proofs

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00130
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1990-1991