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Destrehan Plantation
title
Destrehan Plantation
Subject
Landscape paintings, Architecture, Houses, Plantations
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
View of a two-story plantation home having a hipped roof, central chimney, and two garconnieres painted red on the first story and white on the second story. Shows oak trees and curved driveway through yard.
Louisiana bayou scene with fishing camp and shrimp trawler
title
Louisiana bayou scene with fishing camp and shrimp trawler
Subject
Landscape paintings, Bayous, Wetlands, Fishing boats, Architecture, Buildings
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
Circular swamp scene painted in blue and white. Shows a cabin on raised pier and two trawlers, known locally as luggers, docked side by side at rear. In front of camp is a single moss-draped cypress tree.
Body of water in Louisiana in the 1950s
title
Body of water in Louisiana in the 1950s
Subject
Bodies of water
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, 1950s. Body of water. Location is unknown, but within Louisiana.
River squatter dwelling on a Louisiana river in the 1950s
title
River squatter dwelling on a Louisiana river in the 1950s
Subject
Rivers, Dwellings, Squatters, Houseboats
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, 1950s. Houseboat on a Lousiana river occupied by "River Squatters." Location within Louisiana unknown.
Rice harvesting in Louisiana in the 1940s
title
Rice harvesting in Louisiana in the 1940s
Subject
Rice, Rice industry, Harvesting
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Rice Harvesting. Location unknown, but probably within Louisiana.
Boy gathering eggs in Louisiana circa 1940s
title
Boy gathering eggs in Louisiana circa 1940s
Subject
Boys, Poultry houses, Poultry, Eggs
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1940s. Boy gathering eggs. Location is probably within Louisiana.
A.L. Gayle, T.L. Freeman and Dr. R.P. Howell ride horses near the river in the 1940s
title
A.L. Gayle, T.L. Freeman and Dr. R.P. Howell ride horses near the river in the 1940s
Subject
Horses, Horseback riding, Saddles
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B/W photo, 1940s. A.L. Gayle, T.L. Freeman and Dr. R.P. Howell ride horses near the river.
Men on horseback in Louisiana in the 1940s
title
Men on horseback in Louisiana in the 1940s
Subject
Horses, Horseback riding, Saddles, Piers & wharves
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B/W photo, 1940s. Left to Right - Arthur L. Gayle, T.L. Freeman, Robert L. James, W.B. Conover, Allison T. Miller, Dr. R.P. Howell and Tom Watson ride horses near the river.
Louisiana lotuses in the 1940s
title
Louisiana lotuses in the 1940s
Subject
Flowers
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Myriads of lovely lotuses along Louisiana's Waterways.
River squatter dwelling on a Louisiana river in the 1950s
title
River squatter dwelling on a Louisiana river in the 1950s
Subject
Rivers, Dwellings, Squatters
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, 1950s. House near a Lousiana river occupied by "River Squatters." Location within Louisiana unknown.
Landscape with Fishermen
title
Landscape with Fishermen
Subject
Landscape paintings, Fishermen, Boats, Lakes & ponds
Date created ms
1930, 1950
Abstract
Two men, wearing hats and rowing a small skiff. A tall abstract tree can be seen behind the boat, at the left side of the image. The watercolor is matted in a wood frame.
Louisiana Library Commission bookmobile makes a stop in the Tri-Parish area in Louisiana in the 1940s
title
Louisiana Library Commission bookmobile makes a stop in the Tri-Parish area in Louisiana in the 1940s
Subject
Libraries, Bookmobiles
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Louisiana Library Commission Bookmobile makes a stop in the Tri-Parish area. Location within Louisiana unknown. The tri-parish area includes: Winn, Grant, and Jackson parishes.
Workers sorting eggs at a poultry company in Louisiana in the 1950s
title
Workers sorting eggs at a poultry company in Louisiana in the 1950s
Subject
Business enterprises, Food industry, Poultry, Eggs, Employees, Women, Men
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1950s. Workers sorting eggs at a poultry company. Location within Louisiana unknown.
Several people clustered around the Louisiana State Library Bookmobile in the 1950s
title
Several people clustered around the Louisiana State Library Bookmobile in the 1950s
Subject
Libraries, Bookmobiles
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, 1950s. Louisiana State Library Bookmobile. Location within Louisiana unknown.
Governor Jimmie Davis on the campaign trail with his band in the 1940s
title
Governor Jimmie Davis on the campaign trail with his band in the 1940s
Subject
Governors, Government Officials, Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000, Political elections
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Governor Jimmie Davis on the campaign trail.
Governor Jimmie Davis on the campaign trail with his band in the 1940s
title
Governor Jimmie Davis on the campaign trail with his band in the 1940s
Subject
Governors, Government Officials, Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000, Political elections
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Governor Jimmie Davis on the campaign trail with his band.
Tung oil harvestors in Louisiana in the 1950s
title
Tung oil harvestors in Louisiana in the 1950s
Subject
Oils & fats, Harvesting, Laborers
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, 1950s. Tung Oil harvestors. Location unknown but probably within Louisiana.
Man and woman sitting in buggy with fringe in Acadian Country Louisiana in 1950s
title
Man and woman sitting in buggy with fringe in Acadian Country Louisiana in 1950s
Subject
Acadians, Carriages & coaches, Couples
Date created ms
1950, 1959
Abstract
B&W photo, 1950s. Man and woman sitting in buggy with fringe. Written on photo: "Acadian Country, Louisiana. Buggies still in use."
Sam Houston Jones
title
Sam Houston Jones
Subject
Governors, Government Officials, Jones, Sam Houston, 1897-1978
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Sam Houston Jones. Louisiana Governor 1940-1944.
Louisiana water lilies in the 1940s
title
Louisiana water lilies in the 1940s
Subject
Flowers, Water lilies
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Water Lilies in Louisiana.

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