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Female custodian at the Vermilion Parish library in Erath Louisiana in 1941
title
Female custodian at the Vermilion Parish library in Erath Louisiana in 1941
Subject
Libraries, Public Libraries, Janitors
Date created ms
1941-09
Abstract
B&W photo, September 1941. Erath branch of the Vermilion Parish library. Custodian in door. Located in city hall. Erath, La. Vermilion Parish.
Kaplan Elementary School building in Kaplan Louisiana in 1966
title
Kaplan Elementary School building in Kaplan Louisiana in 1966
Subject
Libraries, Schools, Buildings
Date created ms
1966
Abstract
B&W photo, 1966. Kaplan Elementary School building. Kaplan, La. Vermilion Parish.
Cattle grazing near White Lake in Vermilion Parish Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Cattle grazing near White Lake in Vermilion Parish Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Lakes & ponds, Cattle
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930s. White Lake, Vermilion Parish. Written on photo: Taken from the Crescent as it left the Pecan Island Canal and entered White Lake.
Truck loaded with rice bound for Kaplan rice mill seen in background near Kaplan Louisiana in 1946
title
Truck loaded with rice bound for Kaplan rice mill seen in background near Kaplan Louisiana in 1946
Subject
Rice, Rice industry, Mills, Roads, Trucks, Water towers
Date created ms
1946-01
Abstract
B&W photo, January 1946. Loaded rice truck bound for Kaplan, Louisiana rice mill, which can be seen in the background. Truck is on route 25 near Kaplan, Louisiana. Date: Jan. 1946.
Planter's Rice Mill in Abbeville Louisiana in the 1920s
title
Planter's Rice Mill in Abbeville Louisiana in the 1920s
Subject
Rice industry, Mills
Date created ms
1920, 1929
Abstract
B&W photo, 1920s. Planter's Rice Mill. Abbeville, La.
Rice packing plant of consumer packages in Abbeville Louisiana circa 1940
title
Rice packing plant of consumer packages in Abbeville Louisiana circa 1940
Subject
Rice, Rice industry, Grain industry, Food processing machinery, Food industry, Women, Laborers, Packaging
Date created ms
1940
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1940. Packing rice in consumer packages, Abbeville, La.
Buggy meets bookmobile in Vermilion Parish Louisiana in 1950
title
Buggy meets bookmobile in Vermilion Parish Louisiana in 1950
Subject
Bookmobiles, Libraries, Books, Children, Carriages & coaches
Date created ms
1950
Abstract
B&W photo, 1950. Buggy meets bookmobile in Vermilion Parish Louisiana. Group of men, women, and children gathered around with books.
Blacksmithing shop in Abbeville Louisiana in 1938.
title
Blacksmithing shop in Abbeville Louisiana in 1938.
Date created ms
1938
Abstract
B&W photo, 1938. Blacksmithing shop in Abbeville, Louisiana.
Detailed and extensive document of the cattle farms of Frank A. Godchaux Jr. and Sr. in Vermilion Parish.
title
Detailed and extensive document of the cattle farms of Frank A. Godchaux Jr. and Sr. in Vermilion Parish.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Cattle, Cattle ranches, Stockyards, Meat industry, Cattle breeders, Bulls, Farms, Pest control, Veterinary medicine
Date Issued
[193-]
Abstract
Text, date unknown, circa 1930s. Godchaux's Fine Cattle on Live Oak Plantation and Dotsie Plantation. Detailed and extensive document of the cattle farms of Frank A. Godchaux Jr. and Sr. in Vermilion Parish. The pure-bred breeds, preventative dipping for the cattle tick, the animals' diets and the history of the family farm in general are described in depth.
Game refuges in Southwest Louisiana and tarpon fishing [1936]
title
Game refuges in Southwest Louisiana and tarpon fishing [1936]
Subject
Wildlife conservation, Game preserves, Sports & recreation facilities, Fish, Tarpon, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1936-12-18
Abstract
Text, December 18, 1936. History, location, and positive aspects of state-owned game refuges in Louisiana. Brief description of the sport of tarpon fishing.
Antoine Colomb's Bakery in Abbeville, Louisiana in 1935.
title
Antoine Colomb's Bakery in Abbeville, Louisiana in 1935.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bakeries, Baked products, Baking, Families, Acadians, Ovens, Kitchens
Date Issued
1935-07-05
Abstract
Text, July 5, 1935. Colomb Bakery. Published in the Rice Belt Journal. Description of Antoine Colomb's Bakery in Abbeville, Louisiana. Bread is handmade and owners claim the bakery has existed for over 100 years, established by Jean Boyance of Bordeaux, France.
Children waiting to enter the Vermilion Parish library in Gueydan Louisiana in 1941
title
Children waiting to enter the Vermilion Parish library in Gueydan Louisiana in 1941
Subject
Libraries, Public Libraries, Children
Date created ms
1941-03
Abstract
B&W photo, 1941. Eager youngsters are "on the march" to get book from the Gueydan branch library. Gueydan, Louisiana. Vermilion Parish.
Rice field at Erath Louisiana in 1947
title
Rice field at Erath Louisiana in 1947
Subject
Rice, Rice industry, Smokestacks
Date created ms
1947-08
Abstract
B&W photo, August 1947. Rice field at Erath, Louisiana. Erath Cycling Plant in background
Students doing arts and crafts at the Kaplan Elementary School Library in Kaplan Louisiana in 1970
title
Students doing arts and crafts at the Kaplan Elementary School Library in Kaplan Louisiana in 1970
Subject
Libraries, Schools, Students, Handicraft, Hobbyists, Hanks, Amanda S, Librarians, Library patrons
Date created ms
1970-02-24
Abstract
B&W photo, February 24, 1970. Kaplan Elementary School. Students doing arts and crafts at table. Kaplan, La. Vermilion Parish. Written on photo: Hobbies and 4-H. activities in the Kaplan Elementary School Library. Books on Arts and Crafts made available to students for Hobbies and 4-H club members. Children in picture reading from left to right: Rouel Couvillion - with ceramics. Brian Perry - woodcarving. Clayton Courville - spray painting. Florence Judge - Sewing. Amanda Hanks is the librarian, standing.
Oil well at Camp Vermilion in Vermillion Bay Louisiana in 1938
title
Oil well at Camp Vermilion in Vermillion Bay Louisiana in 1938
Subject
Petroleum Industry, Oil wells, Oil well drilling rigs
Date created ms
1938-06-25
Abstract
B&W photo, June 25, 1938. Oil well at Camp Vermilion. Vermilion Bay, Louisiana. Texaco star logo on building.
Vermilion Parish library in Kaplan Louisiana in 1941
title
Vermilion Parish library in Kaplan Louisiana in 1941
Subject
Libraries, Public libraries
Date created ms
1941-03
Abstract
B&W photo, March, 1941. Vermilion Parish Library. Kaplan Branch. Kaplan, Louisiana. Written on photo: "On School grounds."
Boys at the Vermilion Parish library in Kaplan Louisiana in 1941
title
Boys at the Vermilion Parish library in Kaplan Louisiana in 1941
Subject
Libraries, Public Libraries, Boys
Date created ms
1941-03
Abstract
B&W photo, March 1941. First week of library being open. Vermilion Parish Library at Kaplan, Louisiana.
Students studying at the Kaplan Elementary School Library in Kaplan Louisiana in 1970
title
Students studying at the Kaplan Elementary School Library in Kaplan Louisiana in 1970
Subject
Libraries, Schools, Students, Hanks, Amanda S, Librarians, Library patrons
Date created ms
1970-02-24
Abstract
B&W photo, February 24, 1970. Kaplan Elementary School Library. Students studying at table. Kaplan, La. Amanda Hanks is the librarian, standing.
Montaged photograph of Kaplan Rice Mill in Kaplan Louisiana circa 1940
title
Montaged photograph of Kaplan Rice Mill in Kaplan Louisiana circa 1940
Subject
Rice, Rice industry, Mills, Bags, Trucks
Date created ms
1940
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1940. Kaplan Rice Mill in Kaplan, Louisiana.
Combines in rice fields on farm near Kaplan Louisiana in 1945
title
Combines in rice fields on farm near Kaplan Louisiana in 1945
Subject
Rice, Combines (Agricultural machinery), Agricultural machinery & implements, Harvesting, Farms
Date created ms
1945-11
Abstract
B&W photo, November 1945. Combines in rice fields on the farm of Simon Gronet near Kaplan, Louisiana.

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