Governor's Mansion, 502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La. Located on the first highlands above the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi swirling past its doors, Baton Rouge is one of the most beautiful and historic cities south of Mason Dixon's line. ...
Introducing The Prince of the Blues Kenny Ray Neal. 45rpm record. "Kenny Ray Neal has been singing and playing guitar since age 6. He has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Eddy Vinson,...
African Americans, Bicentennial Commission, Port Hudson (La.) History Siege, 1863
The Black Man in the Civil War. Taken from Charles H. Wesley and Patricia W. Romero, International Library of Negro Life and History; Negro Americans in the Civil War. Published in Baton Rouge as part of the American Bicentennial celebration. Ca....
"A Walking Tour of Historic Baton Rouge" by Charles East, 1963. B&W 30 historic sites in Baton Rouge with descriptions. Some illustrations. 8pgs. Original located in Baton Rouge Guides Collection
Round Table Club Certificate of Membership to the General Federation of Women's Clubs. April 1, 1938. Original located Round Table Club Scrapbook 1930-1940
Members of the Baton Rouge Chapter of the Round Table Club at the 1948-1949 Convention for the Louisiana Federation of Women's Clubs in Monroe, La. Photo by Earl B. Williams. Original located in the 1940-1950 Round Table Club Scrapbook
Members of the Spinsters Club and the Southern Club at the Annual Summer party for both organizations. Held at the American Legion Hall August 31, 1968 l. to r. Diane Charlton, Ken D. Valentine, Judy Simons and Rusty Blix. Original located in...
1964 Officers of the Spinster's Club. L. to r. Missie Powers, Harriet Babin, Sandra Constantino, and Margaret Champagne. Shown here at a tea held at the Goodwood Plantation, the home of Ms. Anna Belle Babin Original located in 1961-65 Spinster's...
Members of the Spinsters Club at a Tea. L. to r. Anna Belle Babin, Laura Oubre, and Kay McLendon. Tea was held at the Goodwood Plantation, home of Ms. Anna Belle Babin. May 17, 1965. Original located in 1961-1965 Spinster's Club Scrapbook
Offices of the Baton Rouge Lumber Company. Located on South First Street (now River Road) this example of Romantic Eclecticism architecture was built in the 1870's. Occupied until 1968, it was originally constructed as offices for the Burton...
Trained Firemen with Chief Bogan (right) in front of the Laurel Street Fire Station during Fire Prevention Week 1950. Original located in School Report of Activities Fire Prevention Week October 8-14-1950 Vol. 2 (Negro Section) BRFD Collection
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Earl K. Long Hospital 5825 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, La. taken from "A Report to the People from the Baton Rouge Goals Congress". Original located in the Baton Rouge Room vertical file History--1960-1969
Arlington Perrodin, owner and chef of Didee's Restaurant. Located at 112 N. 12th St. from 1960-197? Famous for Didee's King Duck, the restaurant received national attention for its unique cuisine. Photo taken from the Baton Rouge Community...