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...
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...
The new library bookmobile acts as a substitute for a North Baton Rouge Branch until funds can be acquired. The 1,800 volume "rolling library" cost $8,000. It is the first air conditioned bookmobile in the nation. Taken from 1948-1949...