Shrimp industry -- Louisiana
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas A. Becnel Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-00086
Scope and Contents
This collection dates from 1946 to 2001 and spans 2.5 linear feet. It comprises writings, research materials, and related ephemera created and used by Dr. Thomas Becnel over the course of his career. Materials predominantly relate to Senator Allen J. Ellender, and were used during Becnel's research for his book "Senator Allen Ellender of Louisiana: A Biography." These include interviews, notes, copies of documents from various archival repositories, and correspondence with archivists and...
Dates:
1946-2001, 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This resource contains microfilmed copies of unpublished, original typed accounts based on interviews conducted with Louisiana residents of “Lafitte Country” (near Barataria) in 1939.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