Councilman Edgar Watts, Parish Clerk Rosemary Pillow, Librarian Tille Scheneker, Mayor-President Dumas, and Councilman Johnny Dykes at ribbon cutting ceremonies to mark the dedication of the new Central Garage. Date: November 27, 1974
Monterrey Fire Station No. 5, 3215 Monterry Drive dedication ceremonies October 10, 1973. Mr. Patin, contractor for the new station, Chief W.T. Miller, and Architect for the Station Mr. Thurman.
African Americans--History, Leland College (Baker, La.)
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 Christian education among the people...
African Americans--History, Leland College (Baker, La.)
The President's Home. Leland College Baker, La. Campus 1926-1956. 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...
African Americans--History, Leland College (Baker, La.)
Leland College Baker, La. Campus circa 1940. 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, Leland College (Baker, La.)
Entrance to Leland College, Baker, La. 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, Leland College (Baker, La.)
Leland College Baker, La. 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 Christian...
African Americans--History, Leland College (Baker, La.)
Leland College Baker, La. 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 Christian...
African Americans--History, Leland College (Baker, La.)
Leland College Baker, La. 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 Christian...
African Americans--History, Leland College (Baker, La.)
Leland College Baker, La. 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 Christian...
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,...
Capital Punishment, Petitions, Education Political aspects, Taxation, Automobile Accidents
(00:01-02:28) Protesters present petitions to Governor Edwards to free Gary Tyler who is on death row for the murder of 13 year old Timothy Weber during a 1974 racial disturbance at Destrahan High School when someone shot a gun out of a school bus....
Postcards, Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.)--History
Postcard: "Louisiana State Capital, Baton Rouge, La." Reverse: "Louisiana has its State Capital in the picturesque city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which is popularly called the "Creole State" , has an area of 48,720 square miles, and was admitted...
Postcard: "High School, Baton Rouge, La." [Baton Rouge High School 2825 Government St.] Written on back: "[addressed to] Miss Alice Broussard 1480 N. Johnson St. New Orleans, La. Dear Alice, Just re'cd your letter am glad to hear you are having a...
Postcards, Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)--History
Postcard: "Avenue of Oaks, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A." [Old campus]. Published by Litho Chrome. Addressed to Mr. Sidney Simpson, #504 Arabella St., New Orleans, La. Postmarked August 23, 1906