"Panoramic view of the Standard Oil Company at Baton Rouge, one of the largest and most modern refineries in the world." Taken from the Souvenir edition of the Louisiana Chronicle Democrat. Date: May 6, 1916
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...
Baton Rouge (La.), Mayors, Daughters of the American Revolution
Anita Ponder (left) and Beulah Bates (right) award Mayor Dumas one of only three Daughters of the American Revolution Honor medals ever awarded. March 8, 1979
Bank of Baton Rouge interior view. Standing (left to right) Willie Randolph, D. Cazedessus (in cage), August Streuzki, one of the original directors of the Bank of Baton Rouge, Eugene Cazedessus (in cage) and Alex Grouchy. 416 Third St., Baton...
Postcards,Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)
Campanile, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. "The Louisiana State University ranks among the foremost educational institutions and one of the few places which can boast free public education form beginners' days to university post...
Central Fire Station. 425-437 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, La. Constructed for a cost of $85,000 in 1924. At the time it was built, this was one of six modern fire stations in the area. Photograph by Ewing. August 13, 1925
Charles J. Wise, retired accountant is one of the library's "most faithful borrowers". Wise visited the library almost daily for 10 years in the 1940's to read books magazines and newspapers. Taken from 1948-1949 scrapbook. Date: September, 1949
Esso Standard Oil Company, main office building, Baton Rouge Refinery, Scenic Highway. Headquarters for one of the world's largest and most complete oil refineries. Pub. By Gulf South Advertising, Baton Rouge, La. Ca. 1955
Governor's Mansion, 502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La. Located on the first highlands above the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi swirling past its doors, Baton Rouge is one of the most beautiful and historic cities south of Mason Dixon's line. ...
Harding Field (La.), East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Printed ephemera
Harding Airfield Base Library Book List number 1. The Base library opened in September of 1941 and was discontinued in 1947, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Council began furnishing books for soldiers stationed at Harding Field during World...