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Interior view of WPA built coliseum at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1938
title
Interior view of WPA built coliseum at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1938
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.), Universities & colleges, Sports & recreation facilities, Flags, Galleries (Upper level spaces)
Date Issued
1938-11-10
Abstract
B/W photo, November 10, 1938. Interior view of WPA-built coliseum at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge Louisiana. These pictures were sent to the World Fair exhibit.
Bald cypress trees in Grand Lake Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Bald cypress trees in Grand Lake Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Trees, Cypresses, Wetlands, Spanish moss
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Bald Cypresses in Grand Lake, Louisiana in St. Mary Parish.
Pelicans in Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Pelicans in Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Pelicans, Birds
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Pelicans in Louisiana.
Sewage disposal plant built by the WPA in Lake Arthur, Louisiana in 1938.
title
Sewage disposal plant built by the WPA in Lake Arthur, Louisiana in 1938.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Sewerage, Refuse disposal, Waterworks
Date Issued
1938-07-28
Abstract
B/W photo, July 28, 1938. Sewage disposal plant built by the WPA in Lake Arthur, Louisiana.
Construction of new levee in Vidalia Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Construction of new levee in Vidalia Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Progress photographs, Levees, Schools
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Construction of new levee which forms the boundary for the new town. The building shown in this photograph is the Vidalia school. WPA workmen are laying out the new town site.
Loreauville High School under construction near New Iberia Louisiana in 1936
title
Loreauville High School under construction near New Iberia Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Buildings, Schools, Construction
Date Issued
1936-10-20
Abstract
B&W photo, October 20, 1936. Loreauville High School under construction near New Iberia Louisiana. Iberia Parish. District #3. Located 8 miles from New Iberia.
Dedication of swimming pool and community center in Port Allen Louisiana in 1937
title
Dedication of swimming pool and community center in Port Allen Louisiana in 1937
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Rites & ceremonies, Dedications, Stages (Platforms), Pianos, Public speaking, Auditoriums
Date Issued
1937-01-05
Abstract
B/W photo, January 5, 1937. Dedication of swimming pool and community center at Port Allen. School Board, State and WPA officials dedicated the recreation center and swimming pool at Port Allen. Construction started: 1/16/1936. Construction completed: 1/4/1937.
Caddo-Shreveport mobile dental service van visits a rural school in Caddo Parish in 1937
title
Caddo-Shreveport mobile dental service van visits a rural school in Caddo Parish in 1937
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Schools, Mobile health units, Dentistry, Country life
Date Issued
1937-04-15
Abstract
B&W photo, April 15, 1937. Caddo-Shreveport Health Unit school dental service van visits a rural school in Caddo Parish. Written on photo: The Caddo Parish health Board furnished this dental trailer which visits small communities in Caddo Parish. Service began December 14, 1936.
North end of LSU Stadium under construction in Baton Rouge Louisiana in 1936
title
North end of LSU Stadium under construction in Baton Rouge Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Universities & colleges, Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.), Construction, Stadiums, Football
Date Issued
1936-08-17
Abstract
B&W photo, August 17, 1936. North end of LSU Stadium under construction in Baton Rouge Louisiana. East Baton Rouge Parish. Written on photo: Construction began on April 28, 1936 and was completed on May 31, 1938. The construction of the north end zone at LSU's stadium by the WPA increased the seating capacity of the stadium by 26,000 additional seats and also provided dormitory space for more than 1,000 students beneath the stands. Total cost of the project was more than half a million dollars.
Silliman college in Clinton Louisiana circa 1940
title
Silliman college in Clinton Louisiana circa 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Universities & colleges, Education, Columns
Date Issued
1940
Abstract
B/W photo, circa 1940. Silliman college in Clinton, Louisiana in East Feliciana Parish. Silliman College is now Silliman Institute, a college preparatory high school in Clinton, Louisiana.
African American refugees from Delta, Louisiana flee to Kansas and start Baptist church in 1879.
title
African American refugees from Delta, Louisiana flee to Kansas and start Baptist church in 1879.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, African Americans, Baptist churches, Cotton industry
Date Issued
1879-09-28
Abstract
Text, September 28, 1879. African American refugees from Delta, Louisiana flee to Kansas and start Baptist church. Published in the Weekly Advocate.
Bridge Project #381 over the Intracoastal Canal near Louisa Louisiana in 1936
title
Bridge Project #381 over the Intracoastal Canal near Louisa Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bridges, Transporter bridges, Canals
Date Issued
1936-10-21
Abstract
B/W photo, October 21, 1936. Bridge Project #381 over Intracoastal Canal in Louisa, Louisiana, near Jeanerette in St. Mary Parish.
Interior of new gym at Glenmora High School in Glenmora, Louisiana in 1936
title
Interior of new gym at Glenmora High School in Glenmora, Louisiana in 1936
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Gymnasiums, Schools, Basketball
Date Issued
1936-09-24
Abstract
B/W photo, September 24, 1936. Interior of new gym at Glenmora High School in Glenmora, Louisiana.
Construction of Harding Field at Plank Road and Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the 1940s.
title
Construction of Harding Field at Plank Road and Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the 1940s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Progress photographs, Construction, Laborers, Airports
Date Issued
1940, 1949
Abstract
B/W photo, 1940s. Construction of Harding Field at Plank Road and Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
City Park Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1937.
title
City Park Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1937.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Lakes & ponds, Parks, City Park Lake (Baton Rouge, La.)
Date Issued
1937
Abstract
B/W photo, 1937. View of City Park Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Acadians learning to speak English
title
Acadians learning to speak English
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Acadians, Students, Adult Education, English language
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930's. Acadians learning to speak English at home of Mrs. Cyberin Montet near Lafayette.
Funeral announcement for Ignatius Bleiger, New Orleans' oldest "leech doctor" and barber in 1927.
title
Funeral announcement for Ignatius Bleiger, New Orleans' oldest "leech doctor" and barber in 1927.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Barbers, Phlebotomy, Funeral rites & ceremonies, Physicians, Dentistry
Date Issued
1927-11-03
Abstract
Text, November 3, 1927. "Leech Doctor, Oldest Barber, Buried Today." Published in the New Orleans Item. Obituary and announcement of funeral services for Ignatius Bleiger, New Orleans' oldest "leech doctor" and barber. The Knights of Pythias are in charge of the services.
Roof of Antoine's Restaurant at 505 Royal Street in New Orleans in the 1930s.
title
Roof of Antoine's Restaurant at 505 Royal Street in New Orleans in the 1930s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Roofs, Roofing tiles, Chimneys, Restaurants
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Roof of Antoine's Restaurant at 505 Royal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Cross Lake Fish Hatchery in Shreveport Louisiana in 1940
title
Cross Lake Fish Hatchery in Shreveport Louisiana in 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Fish hatcheries
Date Issued
1940-10-18
Abstract
B&W photo, October 18, 1940. Cross Lake Fish Hatchery, Shreveport, Louisiana. Caddo Parish. Written on photo: WPA workmen are nearing completion of one of the most modern fish hatcheries in the country on the shores of Cross Lake.
Zulu king on boat debarking in New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Zulu king on boat debarking in New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Boats, Costumes, Crowns, Kings
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Zulu king debarking on a boat during Mardi Gras. Boat named Passio (?)

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