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Bowie (La.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Ayo Drugstore Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00213
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of account ledgers, inventories, an ERA Narcotic Register, poison record book, anatomy cards, prescriptions, business correspondence, postcard, formula books, map plat, liquor sales along with permits during Prohibition, and business receipts. The ledgers document Ayo's practice and pharmacy in Bowie until the fire in 1917, and then from his new location in Raceland.

Dates: 1899-1957

Martin Cortez Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00043
Scope and Contents

This collection spans 2 linear feet and includes materials dating from 1910 to 1983. The collection comprises photographs, printed materials, audio recordings, and other papers relating to the local history research of Martin Cortez.

Dates: 1910-1983

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