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Envelopes from Louisiana State University
title
Envelopes from Louisiana State University
Subject
Authors, Books, Correspondence, Envelopes, Literature
Date created ms
1981, 1981
Name
Louisiana State University Press
Abstract
Four envelopes from Louisiana State University Press.
Louisiana State Univerrsity Press advertisement
title
Louisiana State Univerrsity Press advertisement
Subject
Advertisements, Authors, Books, Literature, Newspapers
Date created ms
1980-08-08, 1980-08-08
Abstract
A small advertisement published in Publishers Weekly promoting Louisiana State University (LSU) Press' fourth printing of J.K. Toole's novel, A Confederacy of Dunces.
Louisiana State University Press publishing agreement
title
Louisiana State University Press publishing agreement
Subject
Toole John Kennedy 1937-1969, Toole, Thelma, Correspondence, Literature, Authors, Books
Date created ms
1980-02-05, 1980-02-05
Abstract
Publishing agreement between Thelma Toole and Louisiana State University Press concerning A Confederacy of Dunces. The author assigns to LSU Press the exclusive right to reproduce , publish and distribute A Confederacy of Dunces.
Cahier 33. Documents sur statues royales Kuba et statues en pierre non achetées par l’IMNZ2. Mission Cornet-Thompson Du 27 juin au 4 juillet 19803. Peintures de Tshyela Ntendu et Lubaki
title
Cahier 33. Documents sur statues royales Kuba et statues en pierre non achetées par l’IMNZ2. Mission Cornet-Thompson Du 27 juin au 4 juillet 19803. Peintures de Tshyela Ntendu et Lubaki
Subject
Field note book, Arts, Congolese (Democratic Republic)
Date created ms
1980
Abstract
Kuba king figures (pgs. 4-14 )—Detail photographs of Kuba sculpture (ndop) from several museum collections; photographs of royal Kuba masks and prestige anvil; photographs of stone sculpture, Dinga drum, Yaka staff, Woyo mask and several other objects. Mission Cornet-Thompson (pgs. 17-47)—Research in collaboration with Yale Professor Robert Farris Thompson in preparation for exhibition and catalogue Four Moments of the Sun; notes on travel from Kinshasa to Boma; notes and photographs in village of Luangu Nzambi related to interpretation of themes and gestures found on funerary sculpture (ntadi); photographs of ceramics pots with drawings and names of design; photographs and notes documenting the fabrication of a funerary ceramic; photographs at dance commemorating ancestors; photographs of double iron gongs, drums, and chiefly headdress; visit to cemeteries near villages of Kindinga and Kidiaki with photographs of stone sculpture and other objects on grave; map showing location of communities and cemeteries; photographs of stone sculpture belonging to the national museum collection with interpretations of the figural gestures depicted on the sculpture and associated proverbs; photographs showing storage and conservation rooms at the national museum in Kinshasa. Tshyela Ntendu and Lubaki (pgs. 57-126)—Inventory of works by Congolese artists Lubaki and Tshyela Ntendu in the museum Cabinet des Estampes (Brussels, Belgium) with photographs and detailed notes on each work.
Cahier 33. Documents sur statues royales Kuba et statues en pierre non achetées par l’IMNZ2. Mission Cornet-Thompson Du 27 juin au 4 juillet 19803. Peintures de Tshyela Ntendu et Lubaki
title
Cahier 33. Documents sur statues royales Kuba et statues en pierre non achetées par l’IMNZ2. Mission Cornet-Thompson Du 27 juin au 4 juillet 19803. Peintures de Tshyela Ntendu et Lubaki
Subject
Field note book, Arts, Congolese (Democratic Republic)
Date created ms
1980
Abstract
Kuba king figures (pgs. 4-14 )—Detail photographs of Kuba sculpture (ndop) from several museum collections; photographs of royal Kuba masks and prestige anvil; photographs of stone sculpture, Dinga drum, Yaka staff, Woyo mask and several other objects. Mission Cornet-Thompson (pgs. 17-47)—Research in collaboration with Yale Professor Robert Farris Thompson in preparation for exhibition and catalogue Four Moments of the Sun; notes on travel from Kinshasa to Boma; notes and photographs in village of Luangu Nzambi related to interpretation of themes and gestures found on funerary sculpture (ntadi); photographs of ceramics pots with drawings and names of design; photographs and notes documenting the fabrication of a funerary ceramic; photographs at dance commemorating ancestors; photographs of double iron gongs, drums, and chiefly headdress; visit to cemeteries near villages of Kindinga and Kidiaki with photographs of stone sculpture and other objects on grave; map showing location of communities and cemeteries; photographs of stone sculpture belonging to the national museum collection with interpretations of the figural gestures depicted on the sculpture and associated proverbs; photographs showing storage and conservation rooms at the national museum in Kinshasa. Tshyela Ntendu and Lubaki (pgs. 57-126)—Inventory of works by Congolese artists Lubaki and Tshyela Ntendu in the museum Cabinet des Estampes (Brussels, Belgium) with photographs and detailed notes on each work.
Soldiers of the Law: Louisiana State Police (excerpts)
title
Soldiers of the Law: Louisiana State Police (excerpts)
Subject
Louisiana. Division of State Police, Civil rights movements, Louisiana, Bogalusa, Civil rights demonstrations, Ku Klux Klan
Date created ms
1980
Abstract
Two chapters from "Soldiers of the Law: Louisiana State Police," a history of the Louisiana State Police by Roman Heleniak. "The Great Challenge" discusses the deployment of 300 state troopers to Bogalusa in the summer of 1965. "The 105-Mile Gauntlet" covers the presence of state troopers on the Bogalusa to Baton Rouge March.
Article: LSU Press Goes to the Movies
title
Article: LSU Press Goes to the Movies
Subject
Authors, Books, Literature, Newspapers
Date created ms
1980, 1980
Abstract
An Article published in Louisiana State University publication about J.K. Toole's novel, A Confederacy of Ducnes. The Article features a quote from Paul Nathan of Publishers Weekly, and mentions J.K. Toole and Walker Percy.
Lake Charles, Louisiana
title
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Subject
Lake Charles (La.), Pictorial works, Interstate 10 (La.), Pictorial works, Sunrises & sunsets
Date created ms
1980
Abstract
Boats on Lake Charles with the Interstate 10 bridge in the background.
Frazar Memorial Library
title
Frazar Memorial Library
Subject
McNeese State University (Lake Charles, La.), Pictorial works, Libraries, Louisiana, Lake Charles
Date created ms
1980
Abstract
Exterior of the Library.
Image of books used for a promotional poster for the State Library of Louisiana in Baton Rouge Louisiana circa 1980s
title
Image of books used for a promotional poster for the State Library of Louisiana in Baton Rouge Louisiana circa 1980s
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Posters, Books
Date created ms
1980, 1989
Abstract
Color photo, circa 1980s. Image of books used for a promotional poster for the State Library of Louisiana. Baton Rouge, La.
Article: Confidentials
title
Article: Confidentials
Subject
Authors, Books, Ficticious characters, Literature, Newspapers, Universities & colleges
Date created ms
1980-11-04, 1980-11-04
Abstract
A humerous classified ad from the Louisiana State University (LSU) Daily Reveille consisting of annonymous messages and comments from LSU students. The first one listed asks that students write-in Ignatius Reilly for Prez.
LSU Press, Spring 1980
title
LSU Press, Spring 1980
Subject
Authors, Books, Catalogs, Ficticious characters, Illustrations, Literature, Periodicals, Universities & colleges
Date created ms
1980, 1980
Abstract
Catalog published by Louisiana State University Press featuring new, Spring book titles for 1980. J.K. Toole's novel, A Confederacy of Dunces is featured on page 5. Feature includes Ed Lindlof's book cover illustration of Ignatius J. Reilly.
Portrait of Louisiana State Treasurer Samuel B. Nunez in the 1980s
title
Portrait of Louisiana State Treasurer Samuel B. Nunez in the 1980s
Subject
Government officials, Legislators, Portraits, Men, Nunez, Samuel B
Date created ms
1980, 1989
Abstract
B&W photo, 1980s. Samuel B. Nunez. Louisiana House of Representatives 1968-1969. Resigned to be State Treasurer.
State Capitol building decorated for Christmas in Baton Rouge Louisiana in the 1980s
title
State Capitol building decorated for Christmas in Baton Rouge Louisiana in the 1980s
Subject
Historic Buildings, Capitols, Christmas decorations
Date created ms
1980, 1989
Abstract
Color photo, 1980s. New State Capitol. Baton Rouge, La. State Capitol decorated for Christmas. View from Pentagon Barracks.
State Capitol building decorated for Christmas in Baton Rouge Louisiana in the 1980s
title
State Capitol building decorated for Christmas in Baton Rouge Louisiana in the 1980s
Subject
Historic Buildings, Capitols, Christmas decorations
Date created ms
1980, 1989
Abstract
Color photo, 1980s. New State Capitol. Baton Rouge, La. State Capitol decorated for Christmas.
Article: A University as Publisher
title
Article: A University as Publisher
Subject
Authors, Books, Literature, Periodicals, Publishing industry
Date created ms
1980-09, 1980-09
Name
Phillabaum, L. E.
Abstract
An article published in the Louisiana State University Outlook about Louisiana State University (LSU) Press' publishing strategies. J.K. Toole's novel A Confederacy of Dunces is mentioned as one recent catalyst for LSU Press' acclaimed reputation. The article includes an image of L.E. Phillabaum and Dawson Gaillard.
Advertisement: LSU Press, Spring 1980
title
Advertisement: LSU Press, Spring 1980
Subject
Advertisements, Authors, Literature, Periodicals, Universities & colleges
Date created ms
1980-03, 1980-03
Abstract
Advertisement published in Choice Magazine listing titles published by Louisiana State University Press in Spring 1980. J.K. Toole's novel, A Confederacy of Dunces is listed first in the center of the advertisment.
Advertisement for LSU Press/Booths 28 & 29
title
Advertisement for LSU Press/Booths 28 & 29
Subject
Advertisements, Books, Authors, Literature, Periodicals, Universities & colleges
Date created ms
1980-09, 1980-09
Abstract
Advertisement published in the South Atlantic Bulletin for the Louisiana State University Press/Booths 28 & 29. J.K. Toole's novel, A Confederacy of Dunces is listed fourth on the right.
New Orleans Mayor Dutch Morial with State Librarian Tom Jaques in Baton Rouge Louisiana in the 1980s
title
New Orleans Mayor Dutch Morial with State Librarian Tom Jaques in Baton Rouge Louisiana in the 1980s
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries, Morial, Ernest N, Jaques, Thomas F, Mayors, Librarians, Government officials
Date created ms
1980, 1989
Abstract
B&W photo, 1980s. New Orleans Mayor Dutch Morial, right with State Librarian Tom Jaques, center. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Article: 1980 Louisiana Literary Award
title
Article: 1980 Louisiana Literary Award
Subject
Authors, Awards, Books, Clippings, Literature
Date created ms
1981, 1981
Abstract
An article featuring winners of the 1980 Louisiana Literary Award. Included in the article are biographies of the authors and a brief synopsis of each of their award winning books. A Confederacy of Dunces by J.K. Toole is the very first mentioned.

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