Center for Louisiana Studies Archival Catalog
This searchable database provides information on images, documents, and audio and video recordings, made between 1934 and the present.
Steve Riley, Clint West, Warren
L-R: Steve Riley, Clint West, Warren
Warren Storm at Chevy's, 1987
Warren Storm at Chevy's, Christmas 1987
Photo by: L. Benicewicz
Willie Tee, Lynn August, Warren Storm with fan, Chevy's Christmas
Willie Tee, Lynn August, Warren Storm with fan, Chevy's Christmas, 1987
Larry Benicewicz
Warren Storm, South Star Records
Warren Storm, South Star Records
Warren Storm, at Chevy's, Christmas 1987
Warren Storm, at Chevy's, Christmas 1987
Photo by: L. Benicfwicz
Dalton Delcambre, Warren Storm, Erath, LA, 1988
Dalton Delcambre (R) (of Touchet Brothers Band), Warren Storm (L), Erath, LA, July 1988
Photo: Larry Benicewicz
Nathan Williams of the Zydeco Cha Chas, Rounder Records, 1974
Nathan Williams of the Zydeco Cha Chas, Rounder Records, 1974St. Martinville
Song: Steady Rock on Rounder Records
C. Sid Williams
Phillip Walker, Baltimore's 8x10 Club, January 1989
Phillip Walker, Baltimore's 8x10 Club, January 1989
Photo: Larry
Yellow Jackets 1962, Raymond Gerdsen, Willie Spell, Jon Smith, Hawk Says, Johnnie Duhon, Les George
Yellow Jackets 1962, L-R: Raymond Gerdsen, Willie Spell, Jan Smith, Hawk Says, Johnnie Duhon, Les George (drums)
C. Hawk Says
Duane Yates and the Capris 1965, Frank Miller, Dick White, Duane Yates, Ronnie Sellers, Steve "Buzzard" Hammock, Ronnie Cox, Butch Davis, Dalton Colomb, Robert "Doc" Vernon
Duane Yates and the Capris, ca. 1965, L-R: (front row) Frank Miller, Dick White, Duane Yates, Ronnie Sellers, Steve "Buzzard" Hammock, (back row) Ronnie Cox, Butch Davis, Dalton Colomb, Robert "Doc" Vernon
Faron Young, Shreveport, LA, 1932
Faron Young, Shreveport, LA, February 25, 1932."Hello Walls" Capitol
c. Michael Ochs
Joseph "Mighty Joe" Young Shreveport, 1927, "Early in the Morning"
Joseph "Mighty Joe" Young, 9-23-27, Shreveport, LA."Early in the Morning" ovation
c. Sheldon Harris Collection
Balfa Brothers, 1976 Cajun Music Festival, Lafayette, LA, Dewey Balfa, Ally Young, Curzy "Pork Chop" Roy
Balfa Brothers, 1976 Cajun Music Festival, Lafayette, LA, Dewey Balfa, Ally Young, Curzy "Pork Chop" Roy
C- M/M Waldon Hoffpawi
Yellow Jackets 1962, Raymond Gerdsen, Willie Spell, Jon Smith, Hawk Says, Johnnie Duhon, Les George
Yellow Jackets 1962, L-r: Raymond Gerdsen, Willie Spell, Jan Smith, Hawk Says, Johnnie Duhon, Les George (drums)
C. Hawk Says
The Yellow Jackets, 1960, Ed Schultz, Crawford Vincent, Henry Says, Freddie Olivier
The Yellow Jackets, 1960, L-R: Ed Schultz, Crawford Vincent, Henry Says, Freddie Olivier
c. Crawford Vincent
ZZ Top, 1981, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons
ZZ Top "La Grange", L-R: Dusty Hill, Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons
Photo: Warner Brothers, Album "El Loco"
Clifton Chenier with Sons - next to last concert of his Career. Thanksgiving eve at Lone Star Cafe, New York City, 1987
Clifton Chenier with Sons - next to last concert of his Career. Thanksgiving eve at Lone Star Cafe, New York City, 1987C.Larry Benicewicz
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras planning meeting at Fred's Lounge - with Marc Savoy on accordion, Gervis Stanford (in plaid) on fiddle, and Revon Reed (standing)
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Pre-run meeting morning of Mardi Gras, gathering outside the American Legion Hall - Mamou, LA with Captain Jasper Manuel (purple and yellow, with horn), Co-Captain Dale McGee (in green and red), and former Captain Mike Deshotels (in suit jacket)
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras runners emerging from pre-run meeting in American Legion Hall on Mardi Gras morning being frisked for potential weapons and alcohol, with Captain Jasper Manuel (purple and yellow), several co-captains, former Captain Mike Deshotels (suit jacket), and Gerald Gold (Projet Louisiane) in clown suit
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras leaving town. Going down 6th Street on Mardi Gras morning under the leadership of Captain Jasper Manuel (purple and yellow) and Co-Captain Dale McGee (green and red). Note white flags.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Captain Jasper Manuel approaching house under white flag to ask permission for Mardi Gras to visit. No one home.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Captain Jasper Manuel approaching house under white flag to ask permission for Mardi Gras to visit. Note Mardi Gras riders stopped at a distance on road.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Captain Jasper Manuel opening gate to approach house under white flag to ask permission for Mardi Gras to visit. Note Mardi Gras riders gathered nearby in anticipation of a charge.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders coming through gate, begging of charge.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders coming through pasture during charge.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders coming through pasture during charge.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras musicians' wagon, with Hampton Israel (plaid) on accordion and Dennis Israel (center in wagon).
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras musicians' wagon, with Hampton Israel (plaid) on red accordion, Dennis Israel (sunglasses) on black accordion, and Gerald Gold (clown face).
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders dancing during house visit. Paul Tate, Jr., in striped suit with beer and purple capuchon in foreground.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders chasing chicken in pasture. Note unknown documenters in foreground.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras rider holding chicken high.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders visiting with host family and friends, with future Captain Hannon Deshotels (polka dot pants) standing on horse.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders visiting with host family and friends, with Barry Jean Ancelet (blue jean shirt) hugging Marc Miller (red hat and mask) in foreground, Paul Tate, Jr., in purple capuchon with mask hanging in background.
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders on trailer preparing to leave house after visit. Note rider with bishop's mitre running in foreground
Mardi Gras Project - Mamou
Mardi Gras riders on beer break between visits. Note rider in foreground with carpenter's belt.