Carrie's Beauty School Souvenir Program February 16-17, 1958. Carrie Taylor opened her beautician's school in 1943 on South 13th St. Carrie's Beauty School became known for its annual ball, featuring a queen and court at the Temple Roof Garden.
"Stop Racism. Celebrate the Differences" A 2005 Juneteenth Celebration sponsored by the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame featuring Johnny Cochran. June 26, 2005 Baton Rouge, La.
African Americans--History, Printed ephemera, African American football players
A Tribute to Eddie G. Robinson "One Man's Influence and Achievements". Eddie Robinson (February 13, 1919 - April 3, 2007). Born in East Feliciana Parish, graduate of McKinley Senior High School and Leland College, he received his Master's Degree...
African Americans--History, Printed ephemera, Leland College (Baker, La.)
First Reunion of Leland College June 27-29,1980. Leland University was established in New Orleans, La. in 1870. Primarily a school for African Americans, the university was open to all races. Leland originated and was carried on for the purpose of...
African Americans--History, Printed ephemera, Leland University (New Orleans, La.)
Leland University 1899-1900 catalog, Leland University was established in New Orleans, La. in 1870. Primarily a school for African Americans, the university was open to all races. Leland originated and was carried on for the purpose of promoting...
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....
Pasquale Amato (1878-1942). World renowned operatic baritone in the Twentieth Century, served as Director of Opera at Louisiana State University from 1935 to his death in 1942.
The Elks' Souvenir of Baton Rouge, published in 1909 "containing an historic, commercial and industrial review of prominent advantages of the parish of East Baton Rouge and the flower city of Louisiana. Dedicated to the Benevolent and Protective...
"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
Louisiana State Representative Kevin Rielly presents Mayor Woody Dumas a check for City-Wide Clean Up Week (City Beautification Committee). Date: April 12, 1965
Mayor Woody Dumas and Mayor Jack Breaux of Zachary, La. At the Hilton Hotel, Baton Rouge La. Honoring Dumas for 25 years of public service. Date: ca. 1970's