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1739-07-20 French Superior Council record
title
1739-07-20 French Superior Council record
Subject
1739, Colonialism, Louisiana, French Colony, Blacks, Slaves, Slavery, Auctions, Lease & rental services, Children, Slave trade
Date created ms
1739-07-20
Abstract
Process verbal of lease by auction of black slaves (children, women, and men). The bid was started at 600 livres by Mr. Francois Larche and closed at 2,480 livres, offered by same Francois Larche. In the lease was inserted a clause covering care of health, upkeep of slaves by lessee; slaves are to be employed in the repair of levee on property of deceased Larche. The lease covers a period of two years. Larche, being an illiterate, does not sign. (See WPA abstract.) Property of the Louisiana Historical Society. (http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/)
1739-10-18 French Superior Council record
title
1739-10-18 French Superior Council record
Subject
1739, French Colony, Colonialism, Louisiana, Bienville, Salmon, Blacks, Slaves, Slave trade, War
Date created ms
1739-10-18
Abstract
The undersigned according to an order issued by Sieurs de Bienville and de Salmon that each planter will furnish a black slave who is to serve when needed and in time of war, Sr. Dalcour certifies having delivered a slave by the name of Jasmin, or "Acajou", (meaning Mahogany). (See WPA abstract)
Colored Police
title
Colored Police
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Blacks, African Americans, Law enforcement, New Orleans (La.)
Date Issued
1867-05-11
Abstract
Text. Colored Police. New Orleans Republican; May 11, 1867; p. 2, c. 2.
The Negro and the Theater
title
Negro and the Theater
Subject
Theaters, Slavery, African Americans, Blacks
Date Issued
c.1930
Abstract
Text. 12 Pages. The Negro and the Theater. A history of the negro and the theater in New Orleans.
Waud Sketchbook Number Two, Page 30
title
Waud Sketchbook Number Two, Page 30
Subject
Studies (visual works), Men, Blacks, Beards, Hats
Date created ms
1850, 1860
Abstract
Sketch of the profile of a black man's head. He wears a beard and hat. Another small sketch on the page shows a man in hat holding reins.
Black man paints black holy family and shows Napoleon who suggests he send it to St. Domingo
title
Black man paints black holy family and shows Napoleon who suggests he send it to St. Domingo
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, African Americans, Blacks, Artists, Paintings
Date Issued
1844-10-02
Abstract
Text. Black man paints black holy family and shows Napoleon who suggests he send it to St. Domingo. Daily Picayune; October 2, 1844; p. 4, c. 1.
Issue of White Teachers in Negro Schools
title
Issue of White Teachers in Negro Schools
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Teachers, Teaching, Blacks, New Orleans (La.)
Date Issued
1911-02-11
Abstract
Text. Issue of White Teachers in Negro Schools, New Orleans, La. Frank Owens addressed the School Board about not wanting white teachers in negro schools. Times Democrat, February 11, 1911; Page 1, Col. 6.
Second Arrest made of Negro Preacher in connection with Human Slaughters
title
Second Arrest made of Negro Preacher in connection with Human Slaughters
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Homicides, Investigation, Law enforcement, Blacks, Cults
Date Issued
1912-01-23
Abstract
Text. Second Arrest made of Negro Preacher in connection with Human Slaughters. Pastor of Crowley Church (Christ Scantified Holy Church) held by officers until investigation is made and he denies any wrongdoing. Daily Picayune; January 23, 1912; p. 16, c. 6.
Clementine Bernabet Claims to have committed the murders of Twenty-Six in the Lafayette, Crowley, and Rayne area
title
Clementine Bernabet Claims to have committed the murders of Twenty-Six in the Lafayette, Crowley, and Rayne area
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Homicides, Investigation, Law enforcement, Blacks, Cults
Date Issued
1912-04-02
Abstract
Text. Clementine Bernabet Claims to have committed the murders of Twenty-Six in the Lafayette, Crowley, and Rayne area. Daily Picayune, April 2, 1912; p. 1, c. 7.
Negro Preacher held in Murder of Randall Family of Lafayette, Louisiana
title
Negro Preacher held in Murder of Randall Family of Lafayette, Louisiana
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Homicides, Investigation, Law enforcement, Blacks
Date Issued
1912-01-21
Abstract
Text. Negro Preacher held in Murder of Randall Family of Lafayette, Louisiana. Daily Picayune, January 21, 1912.
Sacrafice Sect Slaughters Twenty-Six
title
Sacrafice Sect Slaughters Twenty-Six
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Homicides, Investigation, Law enforcement, Blacks, Cults
Date Issued
1912-22-21
Abstract
Text. Sacrafice Sect Slaughters Twenty-Six Negroes from Lafayette, Crowley, and Lake Charles that included the six members of the Randall Family of Lafayette. Negro Preacher and his Sect brutally murder at night and leave a sign reading "The human five.". Daily Picayune, January 22, 1912.
Against Blacks riding in the section of street cars reserved for whites
title
Against Blacks riding in the section of street cars reserved for whites
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Blacks, Street railroads, New Orleans (La.)
Date Issued
1867-05-07
Abstract
Text. Against Blacks riding in the section of street cars reserved for whites. Daily Picayune; May 7, 1867; p. 8, c. 2.
1741-10-06 French Superior Council record
title
1741-10-06 French Superior Council record
Subject
1741, French Colony, Colonialism, Louisiana, Vielle, Viel, Pery, Blacks, Slaves, Slavery, Lease, Rental, Suicide
Date created ms
1741-10-06
Abstract
Suit by Bernard Alexandre Vielle (or Viel) vs Pery, to recover value of slave leased to him, who committed suicide while under lease. (See WPA abstract)
1739-02-14 French Superior Council record
title
1739-02-14 French Superior Council record
Subject
Louisiana, French Colony, Colonialism, 1739, Boats, Priest, Slaves, Slavery, Blacks, Clothing & dress
Date created ms
1739-02-14
Abstract
Certificate of Jesuit Priest to the effect that he saw a small black slave of Mr. de Coustilhas, deceased, throw overboard a sack of clothes belonging to Simar, patron, who deposited it in the rear cabin of a boat. (See WPA abstract.) Property of the Louisiana Historical Society. http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/
1741-08-11 French Superior Council record
title
1741-08-11 French Superior Council record
Subject
1741, French Colony, Colonialism, Louisiana, Convents, Nuns, Mother St. Pierre, Noyan, Blacks, Slaves, Slavery, Slave trade, Mental institutions, Mentally ill children, Mental health, Mentally ill persons, Ursuline
Date created ms
1741-08-11
Abstract
Letter from Mother St. Pierre, Superior of the Ursulines, to Monsier Noyan, asking for the removal of a negro girl who is insane. (See WPA abstract)
1742-10-17 French Superior Council record
title
1742-10-17 French Superior Council record
Subject
1742, French Colony, Louisiana, Colonialism, Bienville, Salmon, Irisse, Blacks, Slave, Slavery, Manumission, Freedmen
Date created ms
1742-10-17
Abstract
Certificate of Bienville and Salmon that Genevieve Irisse is a free woman. (See WPA abstract)
1739-03-06 French Superior Council record
title
1739-03-06 French Superior Council record
Subject
1739, French Colony, Louisiana, Colonialism, Bienville, Slavery, Slaves, Free people of color, Succession, Will, Blacks
Date created ms
1739-03-06
Abstract
Petition to Sr. Bienville by Louis Connard, and wife Catherine, for themselves and their children, praying that their freedom, granted by will of M. de Coustillas, their late Master, be confirmed. Confirmation of freedom as prayed for. (See WPA abstract) Property of the Louisiana Historical Society. http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/
1739-07-16 French Superior Council record
title
1739-07-16 French Superior Council record
Subject
1739, French Colony, Louisiana, Colonialism, Blacks, Slaves, Slavery, Slave trade, Children, Auctions, Company of the Indies, Sick persons, Lease & rental services, Succession, Surgeon, Physicians, Examinations
Date created ms
1739-07-16
Abstract
The Procurator represents that Sr. Chapron, tutor of the minor daughter of the decedent, is responsible for three black male slaves, three black female slaves, and three black slave children of said succession. Chapron leases them to the Company of the Indies to cover the amount of purchase of the said slaves. It is noted that Angelique, a slave, is too old and sickly to be leased. (See WPA abstract.) Property of the Louisiana Historical Society. (http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/)
1765-11-12 French Superior Council record
title
1765-11-12 French Superior Council record
Subject
1765, Blacks, Slaves, Slave trade, Slave ships, Caribbean, Martinique, Jails, French Colony, Children, Women
Date created ms
1765-11-12
Abstract
The Attorney General La Freniere states that 21 negro slaves, negress slaves, and negro slave children are arriving from Martinique on the vessel, "La Roue de Fortune" (the Wheel of Fortune). All were taken out of jail in Martinique. The council orders the negroes to appear in court for sale.
1738-06-14 French Superior Council record
title
1738-06-14 French Superior Council record
Subject
1738, Colonialism, Louisiana, French Colony, Exhumation, Funeral rites & ceremonies, Blacks, Slaves, Slavery, Baptisms, Baptismal certificates, Cemeteries, Priests
Date created ms
1738-06-14
Abstract
Petition for cemetery burial of baptized female slave, age 13 years, body to be exhumed from grave outside cemetery. (See WPA abstract)

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