Aerial view of Arsenal Park taken from top of New State Capitol. Built in 1838, it was important to development of the southwest, as well as the Mexican War and the Civil War. Later it became part of Louisiana State University, served as library...
Interview with legendary blues man Scott Dunbar (July 1, 1909 - October 1,1994) at his home in Woodville, Ms. Scott worked as a fishing guide on Lake Mary and as a young man played at lodges around the lake. Scott gained wider attention after he...
North face of arsenal building in Arsenal Park. Built in 1838, it was important to development of the southwest, as well as the Mexican War and the Civil War. Later it became part of Louisiana State University, served as library storage and a...
West face of arsenal building at Arsenal Park. Built in 1838, it was important to development of the southwest, as well as the Mexican War and the Civil War. Later it became part of Louisiana State University, served as library storage and a...
Jessie Stone (1924-2001). Mr. Stone was one of the first graduates of Southern University Law School in 1950. He worked as an NAACP attorney during the Civil Rights movement, served as Southern University President from 1974-1985. He was the first...
Prior to running for Mayor, Woody Dumas worked at Exxon for 22 years as an operator and in the lab. Photo is of a science demonstration by Mayor Dumas and Joe Anderson. Date: 1950's
(L. to r.) Henrietta Brian, Kay Johnson, Genevieve Reevs, and Dr. A. L. Bordelon, President of the Exchange Club at an unknown event at the Triad Building. Baton Rouge, La. Date: ca. 1950's
The Carver Branch Library Bookmobile holds over 1,500 books. Once a week stops were made at Zion City School, Rite Away Oyster House, Capitol Avenue at 44th Street, East End Theatre on 33 rd St., Peter Nasca's Grocery (Polk Street and East...