August 6, 1969 Press release from the Office of the Mayor-President addressing recent racial tensions in Baton Rouge. The tensions were the result of the shooting of James Oliney in July of 1969 by Officer Ray Breaux. The night of Oliney's...
August 11, 1969 Press release from the Office of the Mayor-President addressing recent racial tensions in Baton Rouge. The tensions were the result of the shooting of James Oliney in July of 1969 by Officer Ray Breaux. The night of Oliney's...
Mayor Woody Dumas and the 1969-1972 City Parish Council of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish. Seated left to right: William S. Day, Jr., Ken Osterberger, Mayor W.W. Dumas, Calvin Gaynell "Gus" Kinchen, V.M. "Lank" Corsentino. Standing left to...
Mayor Dumas with members of his administration (l. to r.) Bert Roussel, Director of Finance; Ben Peabody Jr., Administrative Officer; and Bob Law, Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works. Date: 1960's
Mayor Woody Dumas signing a proclamation for "City Wide Cleanup Week" with E.E. Skillman, Administrative Assistant; Dr. Clara Tucker Chairman of the City Beautification Committee; and Representative Kevin Rielly. Date: April 29, 1965
Mayor Dumas and Betty Brown at Ms. Brown's retirement party. Betty was administrative Assistant and Appointment Secretary for the Mayor and worked for him for 15 years. Date: March, 1980
Garber Higginbotham (left) and Bill Robinson (right) presenting Mayor Woody Dumas with $57,000 (Federal matching funds) to help finance the Civil Defense Emergency Operating Center. February 26, 1968
Mayor Woody Dumas receiving Christmas plants grown by BRACA employees to raise funds. Author Jackson, BRACA Director, making the presentation. Date: ca. 1970's
Mayor Dumas and daughter Dianne cut ribbon to officially open Lobdell Avenue extension between Florida and Greenwell Springs Road. Standing behind Mayor (from left) ?,?,?, Councilman Author Abadie, Hal Burgess, ?, ?, ?, ? and Civil Defense...