Dr. Alvin Batiste November 7, 1932 – May 6, 2007. Considered a founder of modern New Orleans jazz, Batiste was a long time instructor at Southern University where he created the Batiste Jazz Institute and taught the likes of Branford Marsalis,...
Independence Park Legacy of Trees Dedication Committee. (l. to r.) Mrs. Ward Bond, Mrs. Warren Brown, Mrs. Larry P. Bacon, Mrs. William A. Bishop, Mrs. John V. Beuche, Mrs. James E. Hand, Mrs. B.F. Holmes, Mrs. C.L. "Dooley" Roberts, Mrs. Harold...
(l. to r.) Library Board Members Dr. Konikoff, Mr. Burt Turner, Mayor Jack Christian, Mr. Larry Ward, Mrs. Max Scheneker, Librarian; and Board Member Mr. Charles Manship. Date: 1958
Members of the fire department's fire prevention bureau are shown inspecting a new store at Bon Marche Shopping Center 7401 Florida Blvd., allowing it to be open for business. Original located in the 1960 Fire Prevention Week Scrapbook.
Acie Belton (1916-1995) Belton was a leader in the Civil Rights movement in Baton Rouge. He was founder of the Baton Rouge Second Ward Voter's League, served on the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council and was a member of the East Baton Rouge...
Voter registration card for East Baton Rouge Parish 1949-1952 "For parish in the 3rd Ward, 1st District" Oliver D. Noble original in 1950 Registrar of Voters Scrapbook