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...
Mr. August Streuzki, one of the original directors of the Bank of Baton Rouge, inside the bank. 416 Third St. Baton Rouge, La. Date: c. 1900. b/w photograph. Gift of Camille Cazedessus
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
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
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)--History
Post Card of the Greek Theatre on the Louisiana State University Campus in Baton Rouge. "An open air auditorium located in a natural depression encircled by magnolias and oaks, festooned with Spanish moss. Across the back of the stage stands a...
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...
Harding Field (La.), East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Printed ephemera
Harding Airfield Base Library Weekly Bulletin September 12-19, 1941. Opened in September of 1941 and discontinued in 1947, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Council began furnishing books for soldiers stationed at Harding Field during World War...
Jessie Stone (1924-2001). Mr. Stone was one of the first graduates of Southern University Law School in 1950. He worked as an NAACP attorney during the Civil Rights movement, served as Southern University President from 1974-1985. He was the first...
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