Saint Mary Parish (La.)

This collection comprises a booklet and postcards collected by Josephine Bouterie of Thibodaux, Louisiana. The booklet, titled "The Symptoms and Cure of Yellow Fever" details the successful treatment of yellow fever prescribed by Dr. Cherot of Thibodaux. The postcards are written to Josephine Bouterie by family and friends and date from 1906 to 1913. The images on the cards include scenes of Texas and Louisiana locations, holiday greetings, and other illustrations.

This collection spans 1846-1985 and covers one linear foot. It contains contains poll tax receipts, photographs, correspondence, newspapers, brochures, account ledger from Z. and H. Breaux Co., sketch of Sophie Mitchell Gay, diary of Mary Dickinson, and program for the dedication of the St. Mary Parish Courthouse.

This collection consists of family history research files, phonograph records of South Louisiana folk songs, printed materials, and microfilm copies of the St. Mary Parish records.