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How some of the rural churches are conducted
title
How some of the rural churches are conducted
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Baptisms
Abstract
Describes a baptism at a rural church.
Newly completed WPA built airport in Many Louisiana in 1937
title
Newly completed WPA built airport in Many Louisiana in 1937
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Airports, Construction
Date Issued
1937-09-21
Abstract
B&W photo, September 21, 1937. Many Airport, Many, Louisiana. Sabine Parish. Newly completed Many Airport by the Works Progress Administration.
Harding Field in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the 1940s.
title
Harding Field in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the 1940s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Progress photographs, Construction, Airports, Clearing of land
Date Issued
1940, 1949
Abstract
B/W photo, 1940s. Construction of Harding Field at Plank Road and Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Highland Plantation in West Feliciana Parish Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Highland Plantation in West Feliciana Parish Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Houses
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930s. Highland Plantation. West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
Runways under construction at airport in Lake Charles Louisiana in 1938
title
Runways under construction at airport in Lake Charles Louisiana in 1938
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Airports, Runways (Aeronautics), Construction
Date Issued
1938-07-27
Abstract
B&W photo, July 27, 1938. Lake Charles Airport, Lake Charles, Louisiana. Calcasieu Parish. North and South 5,000 foot runway under construction. WPA constucted airport. Construction started February 7, 1938. The runway is being graded to a width of about 100 feet. it is to be sloped to the center to afford proper drainage.
Obituary for Ralph de Pass of New Orleans, killed in Mexico, in New Orleans newpaper in 1848.
title
Obituary for Ralph de Pass of New Orleans, killed in Mexico, in New Orleans newpaper in 1848.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Military personnel, Soldiers, Fire stations, Fire fighters, Funeral rites & ceremonies, Military officers
Date Issued
1848-07-13
Abstract
Text, July 13, 1848. Funeral Notice. Obituary for Ralph de Pass of New Orleans, killed in Mexico, in New Orleans newpaper. Published in the Daily Crescent.
Scaffolding around school building in Independence, Louisiana in 1937.
title
Scaffolding around school building in Independence, Louisiana in 1937.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Schools, Scaffolding
Date Issued
1937-02-11
Abstract
B/W photo, February 11, 1937. Scaffolding around school building in Independence, Louisiana.
Photomontage of horse racing in Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Photomontage of horse racing in Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Horses, Horse racing, Racetracks (Horse racing), Race horses, Jockeys, Montages
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Photomontage of horse racing at a track. Image cut and placed over another image for a 3-dimensional effect.
Marriage announcement of Lieutenant John B. Nevitt to Miss Mary Shilling in Natchez, Mississippi, in a New Orleans newspaper in 1810.
title
Marriage announcement of Lieutenant John B. Nevitt to Miss Mary Shilling in Natchez, Mississippi, in a New Orleans newspaper in 1810.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Marriage, Weddings, Spouses, Military organizations, Sailors
Date Issued
1810-11-07
Abstract
Text, November 7, 1810. Marriage announcement of Lieutenant John B. Nevitt, of the United States Navy, to Miss Mary Shilling, daughter of Poltzer Shilling in Natchez, Mississippi, in a New Orleans newspaper in 1810. Published in the Louisiana Gazette.
Saint Josephs Altar in New Orleans Louisiana in 1942
title
Saint Josephs Altar in New Orleans Louisiana in 1942
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Saint Joseph Altars, Feast of Saint Joseph, Altars, Saints, Shrines
Date Issued
1942-03-19
Abstract
B&W photo, March 19, 1942. St. Joseph Altar. New Orleans, Louisiana. Residence of Mrs. Caparo, 1418 Magazine St. Mrs. Caparo with shrine.
Exterior of WPA-built auditorium gymnasium in Marksville Louisiana
title
Exterior of WPA-built auditorium gymnasium in Marksville Louisiana
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Gymnasiums, Sports & recreation facilities
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, approx. 1930. Exterior of just completed WPA-built auditorium gymnasium in Marksville Louisiana.
Delegates of the National Restaurant Association in New Orleans claim women are not natural cooks, but that civilization has driven them to it, from 1936.
title
Delegates of the National Restaurant Association in New Orleans claim women are not natural cooks, but that civilization has driven them to it, from 1936.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Women domestics, Restaurants, Restaurant workers, Organizations, Cookery, Sexism
Date Issued
1936-12-19
Abstract
Text, December 19, 1936. Women not Natural Cooks; They Were Driven To It, Kolb Thinks. Published in the New Orleans Item. Delegates of the National Restaurant Association in New Orleans claim women are not natural cooks, but that civilization has driven them to it, from 1936.
Argument on the definition of "creole" from a New Orleans newspaper in 1831.
title
Argument on the definition of "creole" from a New Orleans newspaper in 1831.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Creoles, Debates
Date Issued
1831-10-28
Abstract
Text, October 28, 1831. "Creoles." Published in the Le Courrier de la Louisiane. Argument on the definition of "creole." An article in the "Emporium" stated that Creoles are lony of European parents with which the author of this article strongly disagrees with.
United States troops stationed at Camp Cobb near Baton Rouge in the United States Barracks in 1855.
title
United States troops stationed at Camp Cobb near Baton Rouge in the United States Barracks in 1855.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Soldiers, Barracks, Yellow fever, Communicable diseases
Date Issued
1855-11-16
Abstract
Text, November 16, 1855. Troops Stationed at Camp Cobb. Published in the Daily Comet. United States troops stationed at Camp Cobb under the command of Captain Mullen in the United States Barracks. Probably in response to a yellow fever outbreak.
Trade of sugar, whiskey or groceries for slaves by John M. Edney in 1820.
title
Trade of sugar, whiskey or groceries for slaves by John M. Edney in 1820.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Food, Barter, Slaves, Slavery, Slave trade
Date Issued
1820-03-03
Abstract
Text, March 3, 1820. To Barter: For sugar, whiskey or groceries of any description, several likely negroes of all descriptions. For particulars enquire at the American Coffee house of John M. Edney.
Lake Charles airport runway under construction in 1930s.
title
Lake Charles airport runway under construction in 1930s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Construction, Airports
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Lake Charles airport runway under construction.
Flood prevention and control measures in Mandeville Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Flood prevention and control measures in Mandeville Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Floods, Flood control, Levees, Bodies of water
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Mandeville, Louisiana. Flood prevention and control. Old type seawall.
Night classes being conducted by WPA teachers for enlisted men at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana in 1940
title
Night classes being conducted by WPA teachers for enlisted men at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana in 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Soldiers, Teachers, Classrooms, Military education, Typewriting
Date Issued
1940-08-03
Abstract
B&W photo, August 3, 1940. Night classes at Barksdale Air Force Base. Shreveport, La. Bossier Parish. Written on photo: Night school conducted by WPA education teachers for enlisted men. A group of young Barksdale Field soldiers who are learning typewriting in the commercial class conducted by WPA teachers. The request for a teaching unit at the U.S. Army's huge flying field was made by Capt. Alvin B. Catt, welfare-education officer.
Public Library in New Orleans near Audubon Park in the 1930s
title
Public Library in New Orleans near Audubon Park in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Libraries, Public libraries, Automobiles, Facades, Street lights
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, circa 1930s. New Orleans Public Library, near Audubon Park, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Free lunch project for grammar school students in Port Allen Louisiana in 1940
title
Free lunch project for grammar school students in Port Allen Louisiana in 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, School meals, Cafeterias, Eating & drinking, Children
Date Issued
1940-02-26
Abstract
B/W photo, February 26, 1940. Free lunch project. Nourishing meals are being served to grammar school students of the Port Allen school.

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