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.
Request a fileHoffpauir Images
I-HO1-265 Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-266 Jessie Credeux, Iry Vancar, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Leroy Broussard
I-HO1-267 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Leroy Broussard
I-HO1-268 7-Dec-75 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Iry Vancar
I-HO1-269 7-Dec-75 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Iry Vancar
I-HO1-270 7-Dec-75 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Iry Vancar
I-HO1-271 30-May-76 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Iry Vancar
I-HO1-272 30-May-76 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Iry Vancar
I-HO1-273 Junior Martin, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Geno Thibodeaux, Vernon Berg
I-HO1-274 23-May-76 Horrace Guidry, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jimmie HeBert, Wes Revees
I-HO1-275 23-May-76 Horrace Guidry, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jimmie HeBert, Wes Revees
I-HO1-276 23-May-76 Horrace Guidry, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jimmie HeBert, Wes Revees
I-HO1-277 23-May-76 Horrace Guidry, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jimmie HeBert, Wes Revees
I-HO1-278 16-May-76 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Revees
I-HO1-279 16-May-76 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Revees
I-HO1-280 Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-281 Sleepy Hoffpauir at piano
I-HO1-282 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Revees
I-HO1-283 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Revees
I-HO1-284 2-Apr-76 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Revees
I-HO1-285 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wilfred Trahan
Moresi - Reaux Collection Scans (Folder I)
D-MO1-I-001
An envelope for a letter from Dr. Quirk addressed to Dr. Hawkins. Hawkins' address is hand-written.
D-MO1-I-002
An envelope for a letter from Dr. Quirk addressed to Dr. Hawkins. Hawkins' address is typed.
D-MO1-I-003
A typed letter from Dr. Quirk to Dr. Hakwins. Quirk wrote this letter to additionally deliver a letter from a Mr. O'Neal. Quirk also writes about how he must prepare his cattle and pastures again for possible flooding. Moreover, he mentions a telephone call he had with a Mr. Bordelon who was interested in one of Hawkins' pastures for his cattle.
D-MO1-I-004
A letter from Dr. J.T. Phillips to another doctor. He sent this letter to additionally send a receipt for a check to apply to the order of Ishmael Godfrey.
D-MO1-I-005
A check from Mr. L.A. Moresi to Dr. J.G. Bouvier for two separate payments in 1897 and 1898 that totals out to be $12.00.
D-MO1-I-006
An invoice from Mr. L.A. Moresi to Dr. Bouvier for a total of $141.50, and there is a note written on top of the calculation that states the amount was paid in full.
D-MO1-I-007
An invoice from the Moresi Foundry to Dr. Bouvier. The list of charges notes the injuries and names of patients sent from the foundry, and there is a note from Bouvier stating the total has been paid.
D-MO1-I-008
Another invoice from the Moresi foundry to Dr. Bouvier to pay Bouvier to treat a fractured finger. There is a note from Bouvier that states the amount was paid.
D-MO1-I-009
An invoice of $37.00 from a Mr. Domor(?) Moresi to Dr. P.A. Boykin. There is a note that the amount was paid in full.
D-MO1-I-010
An invoice from Mr. Damas(?) Moresi to Dr. Paul N. Cyr, who is a dentist. There is a note from Cyr that the amount was paid.
D-MO1-I-011
An invoice from Mr. Anton Moresi to Dr. C.A. (?), who is a dentist. The doctor's last name is difficult to read.
D-MO1-I-012
An envelope addressed to Dr. W.E. Hawkins from another doctor. The sender's name is difficult to read.
D-MO1-I-013
A check to Dr. D. Bienvenu from a Mr. Bardleaux. Bardleaux paid Dr. Bienvenu $1.50 for his services.
D-MO1-I-014
A note from Dr. P.M. Girard to an unknown recipient. He writes that a Mr. Adam Domingue owes a sum of five dollars.
D-MO1-I-015
A note written in French; needs further review. It is about someone named Leonelle(?) who received an item he ordered who now owes the writer $15.00(?).
D-MO1-I-016
A letter from Dr. F. Octave Pavy to Mr. J.J. Healy. Pavy asks Healy to give a mir Josefe(?) Robin a certificate that will approve his bill, state the amount, and say when it will be paid.
D-MO1-I-017
A note from Dr. G. Richard to an unknown recipient. The writing is very difficult to read. Richard appears to be informing someone of a person who has paid the doctor fifty cents for their treatment(?).
D-MO1-I-018
Another note from Dr. G. Richard to an unknown recipient about a patient named Armand Mallion, stating he fully paid the $4.00 he owed the doctor.
D-MO1-I-019
A letter from Dr. G. Richard to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. In it, Girard makes an appeal for aid on behalf of a Mrs. Benoit, who is a sixty-one year old widow and does not have anyone to take care of her.
D-MO1-I-020
A letter from Dr. Richard that certifies that Mrs. Ozelema(?) Latonde(?) of Leonville suffers from kyphosis and is unable to fulfill her household duties.
D-MO1-I-021
A letter from the residents of Mammou, Louisiana to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury to certify that a member of their community, Annie McBride, is crippled and unable to make a living. They request that she be placed on the indigent list.
D-MO1-I-022
A letter from W.A. Quirk to Dr. W.E. Hawkins. Quirk writes to tell Hawkins that Jim says to pay "the boy" $3.75 for his help in hauling Jim's rice, but Quirk advises for Hawkins to not pay him if he can because he owes Quirk a "good account."
D-MO1-I-023
A check for $24.00 from Fernand Dufont to Dr. M.E. Saucier.
D-MO1-I-024
A letter from Dr. Paul Foster(?) and Dr. W.H. Ray to St. Landry Parish, appointing Mr. Artluse(?) Duplachin as a "small-pox guard." The letter is written on the top of the page, above I-025.
D-MO1-I-025
A letter from Dr. W.H. Ray to St. Landry Parish, certifying Artluse(?) Duplachin's appointment as a "small-pox guard." The letter is written at the bottom of the page, beneath I-024.
Daspit Images
I-DA1-4-176 Sunset, Napolean Robin, Interior/ Doorway
I-DA1-4-177 Sunset, Napolean Robin, Interior/ Stairs
I-DA1-4-178 Sunset, Napolean Robin, Interior/ Stairs (2)
I-DA1-4-179 Sunset, Napolean Robin, Interior/ Structural detail (2)
I-DA1-4-180 Sunset, Napolean Robin, Interior/ Detail
I-DA1-4-181 Sunset, Napolean Robin, Interior/ Stairs (3)
I-DA1-4-182 Napolean Robin, Sunset
I-DA1-4-183 Defosse, Mansura- 1852, Exterior- Underneath
I-DA1-4-184 Defosse, Mansura- 1852, Exterior- Stairs
I-DA1-4-185 Ring Rose, Exterior, Opelousas
I-DA1-4-186 Ring Rose, Exterior
I-DA1-4-187 Ring Rose, Exterior (2)
I-DA1-4-188 Ring Rose, Exterior, Opelousas (2)
I-DA1-4-189 Ring Rose, Exterior Opelousas (3)
I-DA1-4-190 Ring Rose, Exterior (3)
I-DA1-4-191 Ring Rose, Exterior (4)
I-DA1-4-192 Ring Rose, Exterior (5)
I-DA1-4-193 Ring Rose, Exterior (6)
I-DA1-4-194 Ring Rose, Exterior (7)
I-DA1-4-195 Ring Rose, Exterior (8)
I-DA1-4-196 Ring Rose, Exterior, Opelousas (4)
I-DA1-4-197 Ring Rose, Exterior (9)
I-DA1-4-198 Ring Rose, Exterior, Opelousas (5)
I-DA1-4-199 Ring Rose, exterior (10)
I-DA1-4-200 Ring Rose
Hoffpauir Images
I-HO1-286 Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-287 Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-288 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Revees
I-HO1-289 Wes Revees
I-HO1-290 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Revees; Paul's, Erath, LA
I-HO1-291 9-Mar-79 Ronnie Rue, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-292 9-Mar-79 Leo HeBert, Ronnie Rue, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-293 4-Jul-76 Opening of Cajun Village, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Alex Broussard, Leroy "Happy Fats" LeBlanc; Cajun Village, Lafayette, LA
I-HO1-294 19-Mar-83 Harold Romeer, Vin Bruce, Sleepy Hoffpauir; Alex's
I-HO1-295 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Joel Sonnier
I-HO1-296 7-Jul-79 Jack Wyatt; Rayne, LA
I-HO1-297 7-Jul-79 Andrus "Ambrose" Thibodeaux; Rayne, LA
I-HO1-298 7-Jul-79 Rufus Thibodeaux, Jimmy Newman; Rayne, LA
I-HO1-299 7-Jul-79 Hank Redlish; Rayne, LA
I-HO1-300 7-Jul-79 Wyma R. "Pee Wee" Whitewing; Rayne, LA
I-HO1-301 7-Jul-79 Tony Thibodeaux, Sleepy Hoffpauir; American Legion, Rayne, LA
I-HO1-302 30-May-76 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Iry Vancar
I-HO1-303 Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-304 16-Jul-76 Robert Herridle
I-HO1-305 16-Jul-76 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Robert Herridle
I-HO1-306 16-Apr-76 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jimmy Newman
Moresi - Reaux Collection Scans (Folder J)
D-MO1-J-001
A letter from Dr. Paul Foster to appoint Alexander Canaille (?) as a "small-pox guard." The letter is written on the top half of a page, above J-002.
D-MO1-J-002
A letter from Dr. W.H. Ray to St. Landry Parish, certifying Alexander Canaille's(?) appointment as a "small-pox guard" from November 24th, 1899 to December 9th, 1899. The letter is written at the bottom of the page, beneath J-001.
D-MO1-J-003
A letter from Dr. Paul Foster to St. Landry Parish, appointing Armas Rozas(?) as a "small-pox guard." The letter is written on the top half of a page, above J-004.
D-MO1-J-004
A letter from Dr. W.H. Ray to St. Landry Parish, certifying Armas Rozas's(?) appointment as a "small-pox guard" until December 30th, 1899. The letter is written at the bottom of the page, beneath J-003.
D-MO1-J-005
A letter from Mr. Adam Rozas and Mr. D. Guillory to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. Rozas and Guillory wrote the letter to certify that widow Gabriel Fontenot is unable to take care of herself and should be placed on the indigent list. There is a note at the bottom of the page from Dr. W. H. Ray, concurring with the above statement.
D-MO1-J-006
A letter from Dr. W.H. Ray to St. Landry Parish to appoint Marius MaGee and Metradot(?) Billadeau as "small-pox guards" from November 23rd, 1899 to December 9th, 1899. There is a note at the bottom of the page from St. Landry Parish, approving the appointment and outlining their pay of $3.00 a day.
D-MO1-J-007
A letter from citizens of Melville, Louisiana to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. They write because they believe Adam Anderson, an old man who can no longer make a living, should be placed on the indigent list.
D-MO1-J-008
A typed letter from Dr. H.S. Joseph to another doctor. Joseph was campaigning to become representative, and he was meeting with other physicians to garner support. However the letter mentions that he is unable to meet with every doctor in the parish, so he asks for the recipient's support through the letter.
D-MO1-J-009
A letter from Dr. H.S. Joseph to the St Landry Parish notary to certify that Mr. A. Lejeune is no longer physically fit to take care of himself. There is a note on the bottom of the page from the notary public, Samuel H. Butler, approving the above statement.
D-MO1-J-010
A letter from Dr. H.S. Joseph to Mr. R.M. Hunter. Alongside this letter, Dr. Joseph sent Hunter correspondence from Mr. J.J. Healy and the Texas and Pacific Ry. about a gravel delivery.
D-MO1-J-011
A business letter from Dr. H.S. Joseph to Mr. J.J. Healy. In it, Joseph asks Healy to create a statement for the final estimate for work that happened in Road District 2. Joesph includes a rough outline of the statement he needs from Healy and requests that he send him the final draft as soon as possible.
D-MO1-J-012
A business letter between Dr. H.S. Joseph and Mr. J.J. Healy. In it, Joseph states that he is returning a file for a claim from the Texas and Pacific Ry. He requests for Healy to refer to the contract between the New Orleans Gravel Co. and St. Landry Parish, and to note that they do not have to pay for the freight thier order of gravel was delivered on.
D-MO1-J-013
A letter from Dr. Luster(?) J. Williams to Mr. Cliff Allen about payment for the jurymen that were on the inquest for the death of an A.B. Markle.
D-MO1-J-014
The first page of a letter from Dr. G.E. Butchee to a friend of his. On this page Butchee writes about some cotton seeds he's saving for the recipient. He also writes about how the water was high that year. Butchee then changes the subject to write about his new daughter and the health of his young son.
D-MO1-J-015
The second page of a letter from Dr. G.E. Butchee to a friend of his. On this page, Butchee continues writing about how his son's health has been improving. Butchee then writes about how busy he has been since returning home, and he notes that he soon expects a "sprinkle of fever" in his area. He then wishes the recipient well and ends the letter.
D-MO1-J-016
A check from Adela Sleater(?) to Dr. Wilton P. Tilly for $10.00. The paper has deteriorated somewhat.
D-MO1-J-017
A letter from Sam Blum to John J. Healey about donations for the Charity Hospital's one hundredth anniversary. He previously contacted Healey's Parish, but he has yet to get a reply from them. The donations collected will go towards repairs and extensions to the hospital.
D-MO1-J-018
The first page of a letter from Dr. A. Dupaquier to Mr. Perrodin written in French. (Will need further review for accurate translation.) It is about the condition of Madame Perrodin since she has an illness. Acting in M. Certrou's(?) place, Dupaquier reccomends a medicine that Mme. Perrodin must take 12 drops of a day.
D-MO1-J-019
The second page of a letter from Dr. A. Dupaquier to Mr. Perrodin written in French. (Will need further review for accurate translation.) On this page, Dupaquier notes that Mme. Perrodin's illness is potenitally difficult to heal due to her age.
D-MO1-J-020
The first page of a letter from the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of New Orleans to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. The letter is part of the hospital's yearly appeals for donations from the parishes. The first page contains brief history of the hospital and its mission to help all people from all denominations, nationalities, and races.
D-MO1-J-021
The second page of a letter from the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of New Orleans to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. The letter is part of the hospital's yearly appeals for donations from the parishes. The second page details St. Landry Parish's previous contributions to the hospital and an appeal for their continued support.
D-MO1-J-022
An invoice from Miss L. Moresi to Dr. Jno J. Colomb who is a surgeon dentist. The invoice is for a payment of $4.00 for Dr. Colomb's services, which Miss Moresi paid on time.
D-MO1-J-023
A note from Srs. J. Mercy about a payment of $138.60 recieved from Mr. L. A. Moresi for music, board, tuition, etc. for Misses Lillian and Mays(?).
D-MO1-J-024
A letter from Mr. Oscar Durhy(?) of the Louisiana State Board of Health to Hon. F.O. Pavy, President of St. Landry Parish's Police Jury. The letter is a follow up to a health insection the Board of Health conducted in the Opelousas Court House.
D-MO1-J-025
A typed letter from Dr. W.M. Perkins(?) on behalf of the Louisiana Board of Health to Mr. John J. Healey. The letter is about some warrants the Board of Health has to evaluate the parish's "Vital Statistics."
Daspit Images
I-DA1-4-201 Ring Rose, Exterior (11)
I-DA1-4-202 Ring Rose, Exterior (12)
I-DA1-4-203 Ring Rose, Exterior (13)
I-DA1-4-204 Ring Rose, Exterior (14)
I-DA1-4-205 Ring Rose, Exterior, Opelousas (6)
I-DA1-4-206 Ring Rose, Exterior (15)
I-DA1-4-207 Ring Rose, Exterior (16)
I-DA1-4-208 Ring Rose, Exterior (17)
I-DA1-4-209 Ring Rose, Interior
I-DA1-4-210 Ring Rose, Interior (2)
I-DA1-4-211 Ring Rose, Interior (3)
I-DA1-4-212 Lastrapes, St. Landry Parish, plan 44', Wide/ 39', Deep
I-DA1-4-213 Lastrapes, St. landry Parish, Low Cottage Design, T-shape Bousillage Plaster
I-DA1-4-214 Lastrapes, St. landry Parish, Exterior
I-DA1-4-215 Lastrapes, St. landry Parish, Exterior (2)
I-DA1-4-216 Lastrapes, Ed. Patout, St. Landry Parish
I-DA1-4-217 Lastrapes, St. landry Parish, Exterior (3)
I-DA1-4-218 Lastrapes, St. landry Parish, Exterior (4)
I-DA1-4-219 Lastrapes, St. landry Parish, Exterior (5)
I-DA1-4-220 Lastrapes, St. landry Parish, Exterior (6)
I-DA1-4-221 Lastrapes, St. landry Parish, Exterior (7)
I-DA1-4-222 Ile Carencro, Original, Exterior/ Detail
I-DA1-4-223 Ile Carencro, Original, Exterior/ Detail (2)
I-DA1-4-224 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail
I-DA1-4-225 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (2)
Hoffpauir Images
I-HO1-307 16-Jul-76 Pianist too far away to identify, picture of Sho-Bud pedal steel guitar and beer in the foreground; Gilley's Club
I-HO1-308 Jo El Sonnier, Iry Vancar
I-HO1-309 7-Apr-77 Jimmy Newman Shirley's Lounge
I-HO1-310 Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-311 11-Apr-76 Jo El Sonnier
I-HO1-312 11-Apr-76 Jo El Sonnier, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-313 11-Apr-76 Jo El Sonnier
I-HO1-314 11-Apr-76 Jo El Sonnier
I-HO1-315 11-Apr-76 Jo El Sonnier
I-HO1-316 11-Apr-76 Jo El Sonnier
I-HO1-317 19-Mar-83 Harold Romeer, Vin Bruce, Bubba White; Alex's
I-HO1-318 Dec-80 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Darby Thibodeaux, J.D.
I-HO1-319 Dec-80 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Darby Thibodeaux, J.D.
I-HO1-320 Dec-80 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Darby Thibodeaux, J.D.
I-HO1-321 J.D. Roy, Sleepy Hoffpauir; Little Bon Ton, Milton, LA
I-HO1-322 J.D. Roy, Sleepy Hoffpauir; Little Bon Ton, Milton, LA
I-HO1-323 30-Jul-78 Early Ball
I-HO1-324 30-Jul-78 Jo El Sonnier & the Country Gators
I-HO1-325 30-Jul-78 Jo El Sonnier & the Country Gators
I-HO1-326 December 1977 Mike Weekly, Bobby Napier, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Steve Mullen, Buddy Romero, Gerald Romero; Tony's Warehouse
Moresi - Reaux Collection Scans (Folder K)
D-MO1-K-001
A letter from H.D. Haas to the Moresi Foundry to request thier services. He has a spindle that is too short to work as is. He would like the foundry to examine the part, fix it, and send it back to him as soon as possible.
D-MO1-K-002
An envelope addressed to Dr. W.E. Hawkins. It is the envelope for K-003.
D-MO1-K-003
The first page of a letter from J.W. Odue to Dr. W.E. Hawkins. On this page Odue writes about how his brother came by for a surprise visit and stayed for a week. He then asks Hawkins to advise his brother the next time they meet one another.
D-MO1-K-004
The second page of a letter from J.W. Odue to Dr. W.E. Hawkins. On this page, Odue writes about how his health has been improving, and that his crops are doing well.
D-MO1-K-005
The first page of a letter from J.W. Odue to Dr. W.E. Hawkins. On this page, Odue writes about how he has contracted Typhoid fever, which has left him bedridden.
D-MO1-K-006
The second page of a letter from J.W. Odue to Dr. W.E. Hawkins. On this page, Odue details how his leg was in pain and swollen, but it has been improving. Odue hopes that he will heal in about six weeks, if not sooner.
D-MO1-K-007
The third page of a letter from J.W. Odue to Dr. W.E. Hawkins. On this page, Odue asks Hawkins about how he has been doing, and he also asks Hawkins about how someone named Mark is doing. Odue then talks about the recent terrible weather in his area and his concerns about flooding. He then expresses his impatience to get well enough to leave his bed.
D-MO1-K-008
The fourth page of a letter from J.W. Odue to Dr. W.E. Hawkins. On this page, Odue closes his letter apologizing for the poor writing and grammar mistakes since he was writing the letter while in bed.
D-MO1-K-009
A letter from the St. Landry Police Jury to the St. Landry Lumber Company. It is about a contract between the Police Jury and Lumber Company. The letter was originally sent with four copies of the contract in question, and it details some instructions for what to do with each copy.
D-MO1-K-010
A copy of a letter from the secretary of Hibernia Securites Company Inc. to the St. Landry Police Jury about a bond that one of their customers paid, but the funds provided were apparently misplaced. The sender wants the Police Jury to look into this to see if the payment could be found and the issue resolved.
D-MO1-K-011
A payment of seventy five dollars from Mrs. Donbin(?) to Dr. H.S. Lewis for his services.
D-MO1-K-012
A letter from A.H. Annan and H.A. Bahn of an ornamental floor and wall material company to Mr. John J. Healy of the St. Landry Parish government. It outlines the agreement between the two entities for new flooring in a few of the rooms in the St. Landry Court House, and it mentions the price of the installment.
D-MO1-K-013
The front page of a tally sheet for an election in the First Precinct of Road District No. One, Ward 6. The vote is to "incur debt and issue negotiable Bonds" and to levy a special yearly tax to maintain the district's roads and bridges. The page contains a list of the voters' names and their decision.
D-MO1-K-014
The back page of a tally sheet for an election in the First Precinct of Road District No. One, Ward 6. This page records the amount fo votes cast, the amout of votes in favor or against the decision.
D-MO1-K-015
A letter from a Mr. Harrison to the Moresi Foundry to place an order for a few mechanical parts and some wood to be cut in particular dimensions.
D-MO1-K-016
The front page of a tally sheet for an election in the First Precinct of Road District No. One, Ward 6, which lists the names of the voters. It is for the same vote described in K-014.
D-MO1-K-017
The back page of a tally sheet for an election in the First Precinct of Road District No. One, Ward 6. At the bottom of the page there is a section for the comissioners of the election to sign to certify that the list shown on the front page is an accurate list of the people voting.
D-MO1-K-018
The handwriting on the document is difficult to read. A legal settlement that lists the amounts the culpable party owes which was sent to the sheriff, C.C. Duson.
D-MO1-K-019
A payment of $45.06 from St. Landry Parish to the D.N. Landry Barn and Trust Co. as an advance payment for delivering something by freight.
D-MO1-K-020
The handwriting is difficult to read in some places. A check from J.J. Healey to the New Orleans, Texas, and Mexico railroad for a payment of $37.49.
D-MO1-K-021
A bill from the New Orleans, Texas, and Mexico railroad to St. Landry Parish. It is connected to K-020. The amount the parish owed the railroad was $37.49
D-MO1-K-022
The handwriting is difficult to read in some places. A check from J.J. Healey to the D.N. Landry Barn and Trust Co. (?) for a payment of $7.57.
D-MO1-K-023
A bill from the New Orleans, Texas, and Mexico railroad to St. Landry Parish. It is connected to K-022. The amount the parish owed was $7.57.
D-MO1-K-024
The handwriting is diffiult to read. An invoice sent to Mr. Juile(?) Perrodin, informing him to pay(?) to the order of W.S. Evins(?) $12.50 for several purchases of cotton.
D-MO1-K-025
statement from the St. Landry Parish government to John B. Young, informing him that he owes $11.23 in State and Parish taxes for the year of 1840.
Daspit Images
I-DA1-4-226 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (3)
I-DA1-4-227 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (4)
I-DA1-4-228 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (5)
I-DA1-4-229 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (6)
I-DA1-4-230 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (7)
I-DA1-4-231 Ile Carencro, Original, Exterior/ Detail (3)
I-DA1-4-232 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (8)
I-DA1-4-233 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (9)
I-DA1-4-234 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (9)
I-DA1-4-235 Ile Carencro, Exterior after restoration, Detail (10)
I-DA1-4-236 Ile Carencro, Original
I-DA1-4-237 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- General
I-DA1-4-238 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- General (2)
I-DA1-4-239 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- General (3)
I-DA1-4-240 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- General (4)
I-DA1-4-241 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- General (5)
I-DA1-4-242 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- General (6)
I-DA1-4-243 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- General (7)
I-DA1-4-244 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- underneath
I-DA1-4-245 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- underneath (2)
I-DA1-4-246 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- stairs
I-DA1-4-247 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- stairs(2)
I-DA1-4-248 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- Chimney
I-DA1-4-249 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- stairs(3)
I-DA1-4-250 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- Window
Hoffpauir Images
I-HO1-327 December, 1977 Mike Weekly, Bobby Napier, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Steve Mullen, Buddy Romero, Gerald Romero; Tony's Warehouse
I-HO1-328 December, 1977 Mike Weekly, Bobby Napier, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Steve Mullen, Buddy Romero, Gerald Romero; Tony's Warehouse
I-HO1-329 December, 1977 Mike Weekly, Bobby Napier, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Steve Mullen, Buddy Romero, Gerald Romero; Tony's Warehouse
I-HO1-330 December, 1977 Mike Weekly, Bobby Napier, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Steve Mullen, Buddy Romero, Gerald Romero; Tony's Warehouse
I-HO1-331 14-Jan-78 Wes Reeves, Tommy John, Kim Brasseaux, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Harry Courville; Acadian Danceland, Abbeville, LA
I-HO1-332 14-Jan-78 Wes Reeves, Tommy John, Kim Brasseaux, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Harry Courville; Acadian Danceland, Abbeville, LA
I-HO1-333 14-Jan-78 Cotton Mounce, Wes Reeves, Tommy John, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Kim Brasseaux, Harry Courville; Belvedere Inn, Erath, LA
I-HO1-334 14-Jan-78 Cotton Mounce, Wes Reeves, Tommy John, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Kim Brasseaux, Harry Courville; Belvedere Inn, Erath, LA
I-HO1-335 Mar-72 Pee Wee Whitewing, Alton Thibodeaux, Ronnie Ruea
I-HO1-336 11-Jun-78 Fats Domino
I-HO1-337 11-Jun-78 Alex Broussard, Fats Domino, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-338 Pete, David, Greg, Nancy (sic.)
I-HO1-339 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Greg (sic.)
I-HO1-340 28-Jan-78 Jimmy Floyd, Larry Menard, Sleepy Hoffpauir; Tony's Warehouse
I-HO1-341 28-Jan-78 Jimmy Floyd, Larry Menard, Sleepy Hoffpauir; Tony's Warehouse
I-HO1-342 24-Dec-77 Jo-El Sonnier, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-343 24-Dec-77 Jo-El Sonnier, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-344 28-Dec-77 Jo-El Sonnier, Bessel Duhan, Allen "Lulu" Leleux Ivy's Lounge
I-HO1-345 28-Dec-77 Jo-El Sonnier, Bessel Duhan, Allen "Lulu" Leleux Ivy's Lounge
I-HO1-346 31-Dec-77 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Earl Ball, Alex Broussard
Moresi - Reaux Collection Scans (Folder L)
D-MO1-L-001
A statement from the collector of St. Landry for the year 1845 declaring that John B. Young paid $22.06 in State Taxes.
D-MO1-L-002
An 1886 tax return check of $1.30 from Mr. King, the Tax Collector of St. Landry Parish, to Mr. Louis Thibodeau.
D-MO1-L-003
A check for $361.61 from St. Landry Parish to the Wilmington Trust Company.
D-MO1-L-004
The handwriting is difficult to read in some areas. A settlement between Jaer(?) Jean Baptiste and Prosper Simien. Baptiste must pay or will be paid $9.10.
D-MO1-L-005
The handwriting is difficult to read. A settlement between Jules Perrodin and Mrs. Antoine Lede(?). Perrodin must pay(?) $3.50.
D-MO1-L-006
A note from St. Landry Parish declaring Leon Moreau to be a quarantine guard for 22 days at John Madie's residence. He will be paid $33.00 for his services. Connected to L-007.
D-MO1-L-007
A note from St. Landry Parish declaring Gustan Moreau to be a quarantine guard for 22 days at John Madie's residence. He will be paid $33.00 for his services. Connected to L-006.
D-MO1-L-008
A letter from Mr. L. T. Gilmer to Mr. J.J. Healy, the clerk of the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. It is a response to a previous letter. It answers several questions regarding an individual who works as an engineer for the Parish, but the individual is not named.
D-MO1-L-009
A bill from the Texas and Pacific Railway Company to St. Landry Parish. The bill pays for the transport of some goods on the railway from St. Landry Parish to Shreveport.
D-MO1-L-010
A letter from A.M. Blodgett of the Blodgett Construction Company to the Secretary of the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. The letter is about new adjustments to the contracts the company and the police jury were negotiating at the behest of the Louisiana Highway Commission.
D-MO1-L-011
A check for $8.50 from the Police Jury of St. Landry Parish to P.G.(?) Benin(?).
D-MO1-L-012
A note from Dr. P. Foster to M. and D. Manuel, approving of their appointment to be small pox guards at Auguste Lafleur's home. They will act as guards for 20 days from November 24th to December 13th, and they will be paid $1.50 per day.
D-MO1-L-013
A check for $10.20 from the St. Landry Parish Police Jury to F.P. Martin.
D-MO1-L-014
This document is connected with L-015. A check for $3.00 from the St. Landry Police Jury to Gus E. Dupre. Dupre is being paid for his time as witness for the Jury.
D-MO1-L-015
This document is connected with L-014. A note stating his payment for his time as a witness to the Jury.
D-MO1-L-016
This document is connected with L-017. A check for $13.00 from the Saint Landry Parish Police Jury to Homer Druge(?).
D-MO1-L-017
This document is connected with L-016. An invoice from Homer Druge(?) to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury.
D-MO1-L-018
A letter from Dr.(?) Harrison to the Moresi Foundry to place an order for one flange, specifying the desired dimensions and delivery method.
D-MO1-L-019
An advertisement card for a mail order clothing company in Cininnati, Ohio. Someone used the back of the card to make some calculations.
D-MO1-L-020
The handwriting is difficult to read in some areas. This document is connected with L-021. An agreement that over the course of a few years the signee must pay Jules Perrodin $66.66 with interest to purchase(?) the estate between Joseph Colomb and Julie Ritter.
D-MO1-L-021
This document is connected with L-020. A document outlining the payment for Louis Lalonde(?) for his time acting as a witness during the sale of an estate.
D-MO1-L-022
A note written on the back of L-021. The note is from a H.L. Garland, and it states that the information on the front of the page is accurate and that it would be better to pay the witness sooner rather than later.
D-MO1-L-023
A certificate certifying that Mrs. Terreville(?) has been registered to vote until December 31st, 1941.
D-MO1-L-024
A certificate certifying that Terville Matt(?) has been registered to vote for the year of 1937.
D-MO1-L-025
A settlement between the Estate of Julie Ritter and P. Colomb and the community. It contains a list of witnesses(?) and the payments for their time, and it falls on Mr. Jules Perrodin to pay them. There is a note at the bottom of the page that states it is within Perrodin's capability to pay all persons listed.
Daspit Images
I-DA1-4-251 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- underneath (3)
I-DA1-4-252 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- Window (2)
I-DA1-4-253 Mansura Defosse, Avoyelles Parish, Exterior Shutters
I-DA1-4-254 Mansura Defosse, Avoyelles Parish, Exterior Side view
I-DA1-4-255 Mansura Defosse, Avoyelles Parish, Exterior Side window detail
I-DA1-4-256 Mansura Defosse, Avoyelles Parish, Exterior Shutters (2)
I-DA1-4-257 Mansura Defosse, Avoyelles Parish, Exterior Side view detail
I-DA1-4-258 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- Chimney
I-DA1-4-259 Defosse, Mansura, Exterior- Chimney
I-DA1-4-260 Defosse
I-DA1-4-261 Defosse (2)
I-DA1-4-262 Bains, the Cottage, Exterior Detail, Ty Comier/ Photo/ Student
I-DA1-4-263 The Cottage Bains, LA, Exterior Front View
I-DA1-4-264 The Cottage Bains, LA, Exterior Wing
I-DA1-4-265 Bains, the Cottage, Exterior Detail, Ty Comier/ Photo/ Student (2)
I-DA1-4-266 Bains, the Cottage, Exterior Detail, Ty Comier/ Photo/ Student (3)
I-DA1-4-267 The Cottage, Bains, LA, Exterior
I-DA1-4-268 The Cottage Bains, LA, Exterior Rear View
I-DA1-4-269 The Cottage Bains, LA, Exterior Gallery, Window and door
I-DA1-4-270 The Cottage Bains, Interior, Living Room W/ original Gold Leaf Wallpaper
I-DA1-4-271 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ Detail- Corner
I-DA1-4-272 The Myrtles, Remolded, St. francisville, Exterior
I-DA1-4-273 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ General- Grounds
I-DA1-4-274 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ Detail- Porch
I-DA1-4-275 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ General- Rear
Daspit Images
I-DA1-4-276 The Myrtles, Remolded, St. francisville, Exterior Side View
I-DA1-4-277 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ Detail- Facade
I-DA1-4-278 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ General- Facade (2)
I-DA1-4-279 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ Detail- Side
I-DA1-4-280 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ General- Facade (3)
I-DA1-4-281 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ General
I-DA1-4-282 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Exterior/ General (2)
I-DA1-4-283 The Myrtles
I-DA1-4-284 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Stairs
I-DA1-4-285 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Ceiling
I-DA1-4-286 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Window
I-DA1-4-287 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Bedroom
I-DA1-4-288 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Fireplace
I-DA1-4-289 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Dining Room
I-DA1-4-290 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Door/ Window
I-DA1-4-291 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Furnishings
I-DA1-4-292 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Living Room
I-DA1-4-293 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Dining Room (2)
I-DA1-4-294 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Bedroom (2)
I-DA1-4-295 St. Francisville, The Myrtles, Interior/ Detail- Dental Work
I-DA1-4-296 Latiolais House, Exterior Side View, General
I-DA1-4-297 Latiolais House, Exterior Side View, General (2)
I-DA1-4-298 Latiolais House, Exterior, General
I-DA1-4-299 Latiolais House, Exterior Facade, General
I-DA1-4-300 Latiolais House, Exterior Detail/ Corner
Hoffpauir Images
I-HO1-347 28-Jan-78 Chris, Tony, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Johnny Rowland, Evelyn, Zee, Paul Dunhan Tony's Warehouse
I-HO1-348 Alex Broussard, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-349 Alex Broussard, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-350 24-Dec-77 Wes Reeves, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-351 24-Dec-77 Wes Reeves, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-352 24-Dec-77 Wes Reeves, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-353 31-Dec-81 Sleepy Hoffpauir Paul's Lounge, Jeanerette, LA
I-HO1-354 31-Dec-81 Sleepy Hoffpauir Paul's Lounge, Jeanerette, LA
I-HO1-355 31-Dec-81 Julius Derouen, Wes Reeves, Eric Pete Choates, Sleepy Hoffpauir, David Choats Paul's Lounge, Jeanerette, LA
I-HO1-356 Jan 1, 1982, 1 a.m. Boutte, Ralph's Brother? (sic.), Wes Reeves, W.E.H., Ed LeBlanc Paul's Lounge, Jeanerette, LA
I-HO1-357 26-Mar-82 W.H., Mike Miller, Judge Nehrbass, Carrol Spell, Judge Bumpy Ware, Alex Broussard, Sleepy Hoffpauir Judge's Dinner, Oakburne, LA
I-HO1-358 March, 1982 Merlin Fontenot, W.H, Ralph Richardson, Harold Romero; "Old Timer's Ranch" Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-359 26-Mar-82 Ike Miller Jr., Bumpy Ware, Carol Spell, Alex Broussard Judge's Dinner, Oakburne, LA
I-HO1-360 2-Feb-83 Wille T, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jimmy Newman, Allen Lulu Leleux, Jack Wyatt Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-361 2-Oct-82 Evelyn, Freddy Fender, inside Freddy's bus Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-362 2-Oct-82 Huey Meaux, Sleepy Hoffpauir Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-363 2-Oct-82 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jim Olivier Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-364 2-Oct-82 Freddy Fender Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-365 2-Oct-82 Mike Pace, Jerry O'Rouke, of Freddy Fender's Band Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-366 Jan, 1982 Sleepy Hoffpauir posing with record collection
I-HO1-367 Jan, 1982 Evelyn Hoffpauir posing with record collection
Moresi - Reaux Collection Scans (Folder M)
D-MO1-M-001
A bill for the renovations(?) or repairs(?) to the Juilie Ritter Estate to calculate its price for sale.
D-MO1-M-002
A note on the back of M-001 from H.L. Garland which states the amount due in the bill is the correct amount.
D-MO1-M-003
Another bill for the renovations and repairs to the Julie Ritter Estate.
D-MO1-M-004
The first page of an estate auction contract, connected with M-005 & M-006. On this page, the writer, the deputy sheriff, notes the terms and conditions for purchasing the estate of the deceased Julie Ritter. The land must be paid for on a credit one or two years(?) from the day of the sale.
D-MO1-M-005
The second page of an estate auction contract, connected with M-004 & M-006. On this page, the writer, the deputy sheriff, talks about where and how the auction was advertised as well as the details and dimensions of Lot No.1. Lot No.1 was bought by Charles H. Garland for sixty-three dollars. He then begins to talk about Lot No.2.
D-MO1-M-006
The third page of an estate auction contract, connected with M-004 & M-005. On this page, the writer, the deputy sheriff, continues to talk about the dimensions and details of Lot No.2, and it was sold to Charles H. Garland for two hundred and seventy-one dollars. The end of the contract outlines the total sum of Mr. Garland's purchases which was three hundred and seventy-one dollars and the two witnesses to this contract, Mr. E.D. Estilette and Mr. Garland Peck.
D-MO1-M-007
The first page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. Dubuisson opens the letter with his propositions to the jury about how to implement new forms of taxation. He suggests a property tax of 10 miles on the dollar, a tax on vehicles, and an ad valorem tax.
D-MO1-M-008
The second page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. On this page, he talks about the first proposition of changing the property tax, stating that this change should be subjected to a vote, and he writes about how this increase is to be used for the erection and construction of public works, bridges, and roads.
D-MO1-M-009
The third page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. On this page, Dubuisson continues to write about the first proposition, expressing his wish to inform the members of the police jury of the process that it took to enable previous tax policies, so on the follow pages he will transcribe a previous successfully passed act.
D-MO1-M-010
The fourth page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. On this page, Dubuisson transcribes Act 209 of the Louisiana constitution. It outlines that special taxes can only be levied when a town, municipality, parish, or city holds a special vote and agrees that it needs funding for public projects such as bridges, roads, and other works of public improvement.
D-MO1-M-011
The fifth page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. On this page, Dubuisson continues to transcribe Act 209 of the state constitution. This part of the transcription covers the parameters of the special election, which citizens qualify for the vote, and how the election will be announced.
D-MO1-M-012
The sixth page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. On this page, Dubuisson continues his transcription. This page contains his transcription of the enabling statutes of Act 209. The bottom half of the page has been scribbled out, though it is not illegible.
D-MO1-M-013
The seventh page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. On this page, Dubuisson provides his advice about Act 209 to the Saint Landry Police Jury and how it would affect their plans to implement new taxes.
D-MO1-M-014
The eighth page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. On this page, Dubuisson presents some propositions about the Police Jury's options for how they will implement changes to taxation, moving forward, without violating any laws or the rights of voters.
D-MO1-M-015
The ninth page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. On this page, Dubuisson continues to provide his ideas of how the St. Landry Police Jury could implement their proposed taxes. He also writes down a suggested outline of what the Police Jury should write when they present the new tax proposal.
D-MO1-M-016
The tenth page of a letter from E.B. Dubuisson to the St. Landry Parish Police Jury. Dubuisson finishes his feedback and closes the letter stating that the views within the letter are his opinions of the proposition that was submitted to him. This page is very deteriorated, so parts of the text have been lost.
D-MO1-M-017
The first page of an estate auction contract, connected with M-018 & M-019. On this page, the writer, the deputy sheriff, notes the terms and conditions for purchasing the estate of the deceased Julie Ritter and Joseph P. Colomb. The land must be paid for on a credit one, two, and three years(?) from the day of the sale.
D-MO1-M-018
The second page of an estate auction contract, connected with M-017 & M-019. On this page, the writer, the deputy sheriff, talks about where and how the auction was advertised as well as the details and dimensions of Lot No.1. Lot No.1 was bought by Charles H. Garland for twenty-five dollars and fifty cents.
D-MO1-M-019
The third page of an estate auction contract, connected with M-017 & M-018. On this page, the writer, the deputy sheriff, outlines the total sum of Mr. Garland's purchase which was twenty-nine dollars and forty cents and the two witnesses to this contract, Mr. E.D. Estilette and Mr. Garland Peck.
D-MO1-M-020
A copy of a contract for the transfer of Bosman Hayes's Estate unto Uriah Green. The paper is torn and deteriorated in some places, so some of the text is illegible. The contract contains the dimensions of the land in question. Green bought the land for forty dollars.
D-MO1-M-021
The final page of M-020 which transcribes the signatures of the witnesses, Patrick Keough and Enoch Hayes, the parties involved, M. R. Hayes and Uriah Green, and the Notary Public, E. Andrews. There is also a note from the Notary Public, certifying that the above is a true copy of the original document.
D-MO1-M-022
A copy of a contract for the transfer of Mrs. Elizabeth Henington's estate to Uriah Green. The contract contains the dimensions of the land Green will obtain as well as the price. Green bought the land for one-hundred and fifty dollars.
D-MO1-M-023
The final page of M-022 which transcribes the signatures of the witnesses, James M. Pringle and John M. Starks, the parties involved, Elizabeth Henington and Uriah Green, and the Notary Public, E. Andrews. There is also a note from the Notary Public, certifying that the above is a true copy of the original document.
D-MO1-M-024
A copy of a contract for the transfer the estates of Sophia Hayes and Elmo Harman to Uriah Green. The paper is deteriorated in some areas, which makes fragments of the text illegible. The contract contains the dimensions of the tracts of land Green is purchasing, and it also states the total price was sixty dollars, thirty dollars for each estate. The bottom of the page has a transcription of the signatures of the witnesses, Joshua Hayes and Thomas Laughlin, the parties involved, Sophia Hayes, E.L. Harman, Mary E. Hayes (wife of Harman), and Uriah Green, and the Public Notary, E. Andrews. There is a note at the very bottom of the transcription from Andrews, certifying that it is an accurate copy of the original.
D-MO1-M-025
A copy of a contract for the transfer the estate of Stephen S. Clement to Uriah Green. The paper is deteriorated in some areas, which makes fragments of the text illegible. The contract contains the dimensions of the tract of land Green is purchasing, and it also states the price was twenty dollars in gold. The bottom of the page has a transcription of the signatures of the witnesses, C.W. Foreman and T.A. Andrews, the parties involved, Stephen Clement and Uriah Green, and the Public Notary, E. Andrews. There is a note at the very bottom of the transcription from Andrews, certifying that it is an accurate copy of the original.
Daspit Images
I-DA1-4-301 Latiolais House, Exterior Facade, General (2)
I-DA1-4-302 Latiolais House, Exterior, General (2)
I-DA1-4-303 Latiolais
I-DA1-4-304 Latiolais House, Exterior Rear View, General
I-DA1-4-305 Latiolais House, Exterior Rear View, General (2)
I-DA1-4-306 Latiolais House, Exterior Side View, General (3)
I-DA1-4-307 Latiolais House
I-DA1-4-308 Latiolais House, Exterior, General (3)
I-DA1-4-309 Latiolais House, Exterior/ Doorway
I-DA1-4-310 Latiolais House, Interior/ ceiling/ Stairs
I-DA1-4-311 Latiolais House, Interior/ Fireplace
I-DA1-4-312 Latiolais House, Interior, Detail/ Structure
I-DA1-4-313 Latiolais House, Interior/ Structure Roof/ Ceiling
I-DA1-4-314 Latiolais House, Interior/ Fireplace
I-DA1-4-315 Latiolais House, Interior/ Chimney
I-DA1-4-316 Latiolais House, Interior/ Structure/ Ceiling
I-DA1-4-317 Latiolais House, Interior/ Ceiling
I-DA1-4-318 Latiolais House, Interior/ Fireplace
Hoffpauir Images
I-HO1-368 Jan, 1982 Sleepy Hoffpauir posing with record collection
I-HO1-369 Jan, 1982 Sleepy Hoffpauir posing with record collection
I-HO1-370 Jan, 1982 Sleepy Hoffpauir posing with record collection
I-HO1-371 29-Apr-82 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records
I-HO1-372 14-Nov-82 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Reeves; "Wes's 49th Birthday Eve"
I-HO1-373 14-Nov-82 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Wes Reeves
I-HO1-374 14-Nov-82 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jeanette Vincent, Wes Reeves
I-HO1-375 14-Nov-82 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Evelyn Hoffpauir, Jeanette Vincent, Wes Reeves
I-HO1-376 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Johnny Janot
I-HO1-377 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Johnny Janot
I-HO1-378 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Johnny Janot
I-HO1-379 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger, Johnny Janot
I-HO1-380 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger band
I-HO1-381 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Johnny Jano
I-HO1-382 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger band
I-HO1-383 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-384 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger, Johnny Janot
I-HO1-385 25-Nov-84 Aldus Roger
I-HO1-386 27-Nov-82 Ricky Lagneaux, Sleepy Hoffpauir W.O.W. Hall, Maurice, LA
I-HO1-387 13-Nov-83 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Walter Mouton, Ensin Saltzman, Newton "Red" Saltzman Kaplan, LA
I-HO1-388 27-Nov-82 Ricky Lagneaux, Bobby Babineaux, Billy Babineaux, Artie Roy W.O.W. Hall, Maurice, LA
Moresi - Reaux Collection Scans (Folder N)
D-MO1-N-001
An advertisement from the St. Landry Parish Court for the sale of Julie Ritter(deceased) and Joseph P. Colomb's(deceased) estates. It detailed that the auction for the estate took place in Opelousas, Louisiana on March 16th, 1880. It also outlines the terms and conditions of the purchase.
D-MO1-N-002
An advertisement from the St. Landry Parish Court for the sale of Julie Ritter's(deceased) estate. It detailed that the auction for the estate took place in Grand Coteau, Louisiana on March 2nd, 1880. It also outlines the terms and conditions of the purchase.
D-MO1-N-003
An advertisement from the St. Landry Parish Court for the sale of the estate in community between Julie Ritter(deceased) and Joseph P. Colomb (deceased). It detailed that the auction for the estate took place in Grand Coteau, Louisiana on March 2nd, 1880. It also outlines the terms and conditions of the purchase.
D-MO1-N-004
A program for the commencement ceremony for St. Landry High School's class of 1901. It includes events that occured throughout the week leading up to the ceremony as well as the ceremony itself.
D-MO1-N-005
A check from the St. Landry Parish Police Jury to Eunice Gall for $178.75. Eunice was given money to publish previous proceedings on behalf of the Parish.
D-MO1-N-006
A check from the St. Landry Parish Police Jury to A.G. Mundinger for $695.00. The Parish paid Mundinger for his services as an engineer once his contract was fufilled.
D-MO1-N-007
A check from the St. Landry Parish Police Jury to the St. Landry Bank and Trust Company for $2444.80 to pay for coupons as part of a $48,000 Bond Issue(?). The writing is very ornate, which makes it difficult to read.
D-MO1-N-008
A check from the St. Landry Parish Police Jury to the Eunice State Bank for $2540.00. The payment was for "various drafts for purchase of right of way."
D-MO1-N-009
A check from the St. Landry Parish Police Jury to the St. Landry Bank and Trust Company for $2060.00. The check is for a cash advanced payment of bond No. 5, 6, 7, and 8 which was due January 1st, 1920.
D-MO1-N-010
A check from the St. Landry Parish Police Jury to the Assessors Salary Fund of 1919 for $194.53. It is a commission on the 1919 Rolls(?).
D-MO1-N-011
A deposit slip for the St. Landry Bank & Trust Company. This slip was deposited by J.J. Healy for $4193.58 in gold on behalf of St. Landry Parish.
D-MO1-N-012
A deposit slip for the St. Landry Bank & Trust Company. This slip was deposited by J.J. Healy for $110.00 in gold on behalf of St. Landry Parish.
D-MO1-N-013
A deposit slip for the St. Landry Bank & Trust Company. This slip was deposited by J.J. Healy for $8130.39 in gold on behalf of St. Landry Parish.
D-MO1-N-014
A deposit slip for the St. Landry Bank & Trust Company. This slip was deposited by J.J. Healy for $116.16 in gold on behalf of St. Landry Parish.
D-MO1-N-015
A deposit slip for the St. Landry Bank & Trust Company. This slip was deposited by J.J. Healy for $4167.48 in gold on behalf of St. Landry Parish.
D-MO1-N-016
A deposit slip for the St. Landry Bank & Trust Company. This slip was deposited by J.J. Healy for $139.00 in gold on behalf of St. Landry Parish.
D-MO1-N-017
A deposit slip for the St. Landry Bank & Trust Company. This slip was deposited by J.J. Healy for $628.86 in gold on behalf of St. Landry Parish.
D-MO1-N-018
A Poll Book Registration Certificate from the Parish of St. Landry in the State of Louisiana which certifies that Terille Matt is registered to vote.
D-MO1-N-019
A letter from the Dugas Gin Company to the Moresi Foundry. The letter is an order to the foundry to create four, large hooks for the purpose of holding up a large boiler as well as some nuts and washers to hold the hooks in place. The letter includes a sketch of the hook the Gin company wants, including the dimensions of it. There is a note at the bottom of the page that requests for the ordered goods to be shipped by express.
D-MO1-N-020
A tax slip(?) for the State of Louisiana for a physician named N. R. Lasnape who operated in New Opelousas. The paper has deteriorated quite a bit, which makes it difficult to decipher.
D-MO1-N-021
A transcription(?) of a certificate that entitles Mr. R.C. Smith to one, five dollar share in the "merry makers association of Grand Coteau." The document outlines the terms and conditions for the share. It is stapled to J-022, but there does not seem to be a noticeable connection between the two documents.
D-MO1-N-022
A newspaper fragment from the St. Landry Parish 150th Anniversary Edition of the Daily World. The piece of the article in the fragment is about the Barry Home in Grand Coteau, Louisiana and a short history about the Barry family. It is stapled to J-021, but there does not seem to be a noticeable connection between the two documents.
D-MO1-N-023
A five dollar retail license for Amos(?) Carriers that will last until the end of 1902.
D-MO1-N-024
A check for $2.00 from St. Landry Parish Police Jury to Alex Ruinon for his time acting as a juror. It is connected to J-025.
D-MO1-N-025
An endorsement slip for the check in J-024.
Hoffpauir Images
I-HO1-389 27-Nov-82 Billy Babineaux, Bobby Babineaux; W.O.W. Hall, Maurice, LA
I-HO1-390 5-Oct-78 Horace Vincent, Willie Roy, Al Laviolette, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Leo Hebert; Elida Delcambre Camp
I-HO1-391 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jody Smith, Wes Reeves; Tee's Indian Bayou
I-HO1-392 27-Nov-82 Bobby Babineaux, Billy Babineaux, Ricky Lagneaux, Ronnie Rug, Artie Roy, Sleepy Hoffpauir; W.O.W. Hall, Maurice, LA
I-HO1-393 4-Feb-83 Ivy Dugas, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Willie T. Trahan, Hugh Johnson, Geno Thibodeaux; Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-394 4-Feb-83 Johnny Janot, Sleepy Hoffpauir; Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-395 27-Nov-82 Ronnie Rue and Roux, Sleepy Hoffpauir; W.O.W. Hall, Maurice, LA
I-HO1-396 13-Nov-83 Sleepy Hoffpauir, T Man LeShay, Walter Mouton, Ensin Saltzman; Kaplan, LA
I-HO1-397 27-Nov-82 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Ronnie Rue; W.O.W. Hall, Maurice, LA
I-HO1-398 18-Dec-83 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Willie Roy, Russell Gary, Donald Borel; Fatras Show Band (sic.); Clem's, Abbeville, LA
I-HO1-399 18-Dec-83 Russell Gary, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Donald Borel, Glen Touchet, Willie Roy, Ridley Galneaux' Fatras Show Band; Clem's, Abbeville, LA
I-HO1-400 18-Dec-83 Minds Hardy, Carrol LeBlanc; Fatras Show Band; Clem's, Abbeville, LA
I-HO1-401 18-Dec-83 Sleepy Hoffpauir, Willie Roy, Russell Gary, Ridley Gagneaux; Fatras Show Band; Clem's, Abbeville, LA
I-HO1-402 18-Dec-83 Donald Borel, Ridley Gagneaux, Minos Simon; Fatras Show Band; Clem's, Abbeville, LA
I-HO1-403 29-Jun-85 Roy Doiron, Wes Reeves, Sleepy Hoffpauir; Wes' Retirement Party
I-HO1-404 24-Feb-87 Aubrey Guidry, Jimmie Gardner, Sleepy Hoffpauir, P.J. Blinky Melancon, Billy Bice, Rudy Burel, Rex Champagne, Melvin Verret, Nelson "Pee Wee" Broussard; Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-405 28-Feb-87 Mardi Gras Ball; Sleepy Hoffpauir, Marc Savoy, Ann Savoy; Mardi Gras Ballroom, LSU-Eunice
I-HO1-406 28-Feb-87 Mardi Gras Ball; Sleepy Hoffpauir, Marc Savoy, Ann Savoy; Mardi Gras Ballroom, LSU-Eunice
I-HO1-407 25-Nov-84 Nolan Cormier, Sleepy Hoffpauir
I-HO1-408 24-Feb-87 Billy Bile, Aubrey Guidry, Rudy Borel, Rex Champagne, P.J. Melanlon, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Jimmy Gardner, Melvin Verret, Nelson "Pee Wee" Broussard; Golden Age Mardi Gras Ball; Alex Broussard's Ranch
I-HO1-409 16-Nov-84 Ed Bodin, Harry "Jae" Courville, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Tim Courville, Webster Delcambre; Skippers, Abbeville, LA
Moresi - Reaux Collection Scans (Folder O)
D-MO1-O-001
A ration booklet that was used during WWII. The booklet belonged to Irone Freda Colton of Stephensville, Louisiana. The back of the booklet has typed instructions for its use.
D-MO1-O-002
A ration booklet that was used during WWII. The booklet belonged to Mrs. Henry Elmer Colton from Natchitoches, Louisiana. The back of the booklet has typed instructions for its use.
D-MO1-O-003
A ration booklet that was used during WWII. The booklet belonged to Mr. Henry Elmer Colton of Natchitoches, Louisiana. The back of the booklet has typed instructions for its use.
D-MO1-O-004
A ration booklet that was used during WWII. The booklet belonged to Irone Freda Colton of Stephensville, Louisiana. The back of the booklet has typed instructions for its use.
D-MO1-O-005
A ration booklet that was used during WWII. The booklet belonged to Mrs. Henry Elmer Colton of Natchitoches, Louisiana. The back of the booklet has typed instructions for its use.
D-MO1-O-006
A ration booklet that was used during WWII. The booklet belonged to Mr. Gerald J. Colton. The back of the booklet has typed instructions for its use.
D-MO1-O-007
A ration booklet that was used during WWII. The booklet belonged to Louise P. Colton. The back of the booklet has typed instructions for its use.
D-MO1-O-008
A ration booklet that was used during WWII. The booklet belonged to Inez(?) G. Colton. The back of the booklet has typed instructions for its use.
D-MO1-O-009
An invoice(?) from St. Landry Parish to the Moresi Company.
D-MO1-O-010
A ballot slip for a special election in the First Road District of St. Landry Parish. The election was held to determine if the Police Jury should be authorized as the governing authority of Road District One of the Sixth Police Jury Ward of St. Landry Parish.
D-MO1-O-011
A ballot slip for a special election in the First Road District of St. Landry Parish. It is a copy of O-010.
D-MO1-O-012
A ballot slip for a special election in the First Road District of St. Landry Parish. It is a copy of O-010.
D-MO1-O-013
A fee bill issued by the St. Landry Parish Court(?) to H. Hays. The amount paid was $32.84 to compensate for a surveying job.
D-MO1-O-014
The last will and testament of Augusta Sanders King. She left the whole of her estate and belongings to her daughter, Mary.
D-MO1-O-015
A schematic that depicts the property of the A. Moresi Oil Company in St. Martin Parish created by V.E. Smith, C.E.
D-MO1-O-016
A payment from the Sixteenth Judicial District Court of the Parish of St. Landry. The Parish paid ____Vidrine(?) two dollars for their time as a witness for the court.
D-MO1-O-017
A payment from the Sixteenth Judicial District Court of the Parish of St. Landry. The Parish paid Eaton Vidrine two dollars for their time as a witness for the court.
D-MO1-O-018
A payment from the Sixteenth Judicial District Court of the Parish of St. Landry. The Parish paid Cyrus Manuel(?) two dollars for their time as a witness for the court.
D-MO1-O-019
The document is written in French, so it will need further review. It appears to be about an agreement between Pamela Martinez and Jean P. Domingue.
D-MO1-O-020
A payment from the Sixteenth Judicial District Court of the Parish of St. Landry. The Parish paid Ned Vidrine two dollars for their time as a witness for the court.
D-MO1-O-021
A check from St. Landry Parish to pay Jos. P. Cormier $219.00 to be used for road work.
D-MO1-O-022
A bill from St. Landry Parish to Henry Chachire(?) that outlines the cost for three projects. Twelve dollars and fifty cents went towards making a bridge, nine dollars went towards cutting and building a levy, and three dollars went towards repating a previously constructed levy.
D-MO1-O-023
A rough draft(?) of a note from St. Landry Parish to Charles Anselm(?). The note communicates that for his time serving as a road overseer for the year of 1899, the Parish will compensate Mr. Anselm, paying him $18.00 for his time.
D-MO1-O-024
A rough draft(?) of a note from St. Landry Parish. The note is for allocating payments for the transportation of lumber, the repair of a bridge, and to compensate someone for their time as a road overseer.
D-MO1-O-025
A rough draft of a communication from St. Landry Parish to Henry Roy to inform him that he will be paid $9.00 for his time and service to the parish.
Cajun French Language Lessons by Shirley Abshire
Cajun French Lessons - Parts 1, 2, and 3.
Includes conversation and vocabulary
Cajun French Language Lessons by Shirley Abshire
Cajun French Language Lessons - Parts 4, 5, and 6
Musical Performance by A.B. Dugas and Henry Adams
Live performance at home - Accordion and Guitar
00:00 - Chère tout tout;
00:47 - Trampe sur la rue;
02:43 - T'es petite et t'es mignonne;
04:58 - Ossun two step;
06:15 - Jolie Blonde;
09:15 - La valse de Samedi soir;
11:35 - Hick's Wagon Wheel Special;
12:35 - La valse de Kaplan;
14:59 - Les flammes d'enfer;
Country songs - Guitar and Vocals
21:30 - Wild and Wicked World;
23:45 - Mom and Dad's Waltz;
26:40 - God Was So Good Because He Let Me Keep You;
Cajun French Language Lessons by Shirley Abshire
Cajun French Language Lessons - Parts 7, 8 and 9
Cajun French Language Lessons by Shirley Abshire
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Louis Michot
00:44 - Welcome to "La Roue qui pend" (The Hanging Wheel)
00:55 - Speaking about the survival of Louisiana's French language and how Louis Michot is helping to keep it alive
01:55 - The Louis Michot Regeneration (The Lost Bayou Ramblers playing "High Society")
03:00 - Zachary meets Louis and friends/family (Jon Bertrand, Andre Michot, Ashlee Michot)
04:42 - Zachary, Louis, and others start playing music
05:40 - Zachary asks Louis how important it is for him and the younger generation to keep Cajun French and music alive
06:09 - Louis singing with others playing in the background - Hick's Wagon Wheel Special
06:25 - Louis talks about his past with Cajun music and seeing its growing popularity
06:39 - Talks about the lyrics of Cajun French songs and what they mean to him and for others of Cajun descent
07:27 - Traveling to "La Roue qui pend" (The Hanging Wheel); La valse de Balfa in the background
07:47 - Shows the hanging wheel and explains what it was used for
07:54 - Louis talks about stories he has heard of "Cajun Gypsies"
09:15 - Zachary and Louis arrive at Ethel Mae Bourque's house (the woman who inspired Louis)
10:45 - Ethel Mae Bourque starts singing a song she wrote about Hurricane Andrew at the dinner table as the others listen and eat gumbo
12:15 - Scenes of flooding in the area
12:35 - Zachary asks Louis if preserving a pure version of Cajun French is important to him
13:59 - Louis plays the fiddle while Ethel Mae Bourque sings "La valse de Holly Beach"
15:23 - Louis talks about having friends that speak French with him and how he has to convince older Cajuns to speak French with him
16:39 - Louis playing and singing in the Blue Moon Saloon
16:55 - Louis talks about the singers that want to learn French to understand what they are singing
17:29 - Playing music at a crawfish boil
18:40 - Louis and his girlfriend (Now wife, Ashlee) talking about how French brought them together
21:00 - Georgette LeBlanc talking about life in Louisiana
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Raynald Basque
Episode 2: Raynald Basque - Chameleon Man - Hosted by Zachary Richard
00:45 - Zachary Richard begins by talking about Raynald Basque - He's a poet, singer, writer, songwriter, painter, screenwriter - Zachary calls him a "Jack of all trades."
02:45 - Rejean Comeau and Glenda LeBlanc describe Tracadie, New Brunswick;
03:04 - Group discusses what city to compare Tracadie to and how they preserve the culture, history, and language;
04:45 - Talks about how people thought they were crazy for wanting to fly the Acadian flag at town hall;
05:55 - Raynald points out a church that belonged to his ancestors and talks about his family history;
06:30 - Cases of Leprosy discovered in 1828;
07:15 - Raynald speaks about how he feels when he paints (footage of him painting);
08:11 - Raynald speaks of his ancestors;
09:55 - Raynald tries to define who he is and explains why people do not like him;
11:18 - Raynald singing at an outside venue;
13:00 - Zachary describes Tracadie as a very artistic city;
14:56 - Raynald diving for clams;
16:53 - Zachary and Raynald talk about the suffering of their ancestors; Raynold says the cases of Leprosy have always stigmatized the town;
18:00 - Raynald talks about the difference between his ancestors and their suffering and the artists that live in Tracadie now;
18:25 - Excerpt from "Liberateur Libere" Productions Cojak;
20:03 - Filming of "Les Bootleggers de l'Atlantique" Productions Cojak;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Angus LeFort
Episode 3: Angus LeFort - Acadian Highlander Hosted by Zachary Richard
00:48 - Zachary Richard talks about the challenges that the Acadians faced after the deportation;
02:42 - Angus LeFort begins speaking about the land that his family lived on called "La Rigoueche"
04:08 - Angus stops at wayside signs that explain what the area called "Cap Rouge" used to look like and who used the land - The land was taken away from the familes to make a National Park;
04:46 - Angus describes how he uses history for the future, not to be stuck in the past;
05:50 - Zachary askes Angus what it means to be Acadian, Angus answers "It means being part of a large family that is spread all over"
06:50 - Shows the CKJM, 106.1 FM building;
07:12 - Talks about the Acadian fishermen;
07:25 - Zachary describes Angus as a "builder of culture," talks about how he owns and runs the community radio station;
08:18 - Shows a live show on the CKJM, DJ interviews Zachary Richard (talks about the connection between Nova Scotia and Louisiana);
09:20 - Zachary talks about recordings that Angus made of Father Anselme Chiasson - Angus has recorded him singing over 600 traditional Acadian songs;
09:50 - Walk-through of the museum gallery that's held in the radio building;
11:16 - Zachary gets a demo on how to crochet a rug;
12:31 - Footage from Angus' recording studio; Sylvia Lelievre recording a song;
14:59 - Begin talking about how many Acadians are in the area; 85% of the population here speak French
15:00 - Talk about the difference between an Acadian school and a Francophone school;
15:40 - Angus mentions that their community is the last who celebrate Mi-Carème due to their seclusion;
16:00 - Begins talking about Acadian families being displaced in order to make a National Park;
20:20 - Shows Angus and family sitting around the dinner table (family is described as another pillar of Acadian culture);
21:30 - Angus' children talk about the classes they'll be taking
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Sandra LeCouteur
Episode 4: Sandra LeCouteur - Island Girl - Hosted by Zachary Richard;
00:50 - Zachary Richard talks about the Acadians love for music;
03:10 - Zachary talks about Miscou being isolated from the rest of the world;
04:00 - Footage of Sandra LeCouteur recording a song;
04:48 - Footage of Sandra on a fishing boat with others;
05:30 - Zachary asks Sandra about her history with singing - She's been singing her whole life, but only recently started singing on stage;
07:18 - Zachary explains that Sandra is a good example of a Miscou girl and explains what that means - She's a mother, daughter, a dreamer, and is true to herself;
07:20 - Scenes of Sandra and her father, Hiran LeCouteur, digging for clams
09:50 - Sandra discusses her love of words and stories;
10:44 - Sandra recording a song - Zachary narrates and says that she never forgets where she comes from while singing;
11:26 - Sandra discusses the Miscou fog horn and how it sounds like it's in her song;
12:25 - Sandra talks about her sons and how, because of them, she stopped believing in organized religion
14:08 - Sandra singing in the Miscou church;
14:15 - Sandra explains that the church is the Miscou church and talks about her memories here;
14:50 - Sandra talks about singing and crying for all the ones that have died and are now buried in the church cemetery;
15:16 - Sandra sings the song that is sang at the end of all of the funerals ("Beautiful Heaven" / "Beau ciel");
17:35 - Explains how she feels when on stage; Footage from the recording studio;
20:31 - Footage from a clam bake, talking about her time at the lighthouse;
21:44 - Sandra singing while people eat and play music;
22:42 - Zachary speaks of Sandra and all of her good qualities
23:43 - Festival Acadien de Caraquet, August 2002 (Sandra singing on stage)
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Guy Côté
Episode 5: Guy Côté - Harbor Historian in Havre St. Pierre, Quebec - Hosted by Zachary Richard;
01:00 - Zachary Richard talks about the displacement of the Acadians over the years and how Guy Côté is interested in the history of what has happened to this group of people.
02:25 - Guy Côté in the tourism center at Havre St. Pierre;
02:40 - Zachary explains how St. Pierre got its name and how well Guy Côté knows his areas;
03:01 - Guy explaining to a family where to go to see certain aspects of the area (like where to go to see puffins);
03:12 - Guy explains to Zachary how village elders know certain things that younger people are not aware of (example - older people use American words because in the past French was not used as much as it is today. Younger people speak more fluent French, showing that Acadian culture is changing);
04:14 - Zachary talks about Perroquet Island and how the houses and lighthouse on the island mean a lot to Guy Côté. They are a driving force to his interest in the history of his people;
04:40 - Guy leads a tour explaining Placide Vigneault and his writings (he wrote about the lives of the Acadians and not just the deportation of them);
05:26 - Showing old pictures from the island and talking about families living there;
05:45 - Old picture of Placide Vigneault; Guy explains that Placide would keep old journals of life on the island (he would write about new bird species or the changing of fruits and vegetables that would grow in the garden; Placide's writings show the evolution of things and connect them to Acadian culture);
06:54 - Guy explains that without Placide and his writings, not much would be known about the day to day lives of the Cayens at Havre St. Pierre;
09:30 - Guy and Zachary go searching for clams while Guy explains how the Acadians from Quebec (Cayans) are looked at as different by other Quebecois people;
12:38 - Guy talks about the survival instinct way of life that still lingers from the old days;
12:48 - He talks about the sharing of wealth to help each other out with everything from giving something to eat to moving into a new apartment together;
15:26 - Guy and Simone Misson sing and talk about songs from their childhood;
17:40 - Guy explains that every person feels the need to fit into a group that is not just the familial group;
19:00 - Guy leads a tour and points out interesting rock formations and relates them back to the Acadians
21:56 - Group singing; in a kitchen and serving a meal;
22:48 - Zachary thanks Guy Côté for allowing him into his community;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing J.P. LeBlanc
Episode 6: J.P. LeBlanc - Go, Johnny Go...Hosted by Zachary Richard;
00:46 - Zachary Richard explains that Acadie should not be simplified into a stereotype; he introduces J.P. Leblanc as a lover of blues
in Bathurst, New Brunswick;
02:27 - Zachary describes how most kids do not know what they want from life - At 19 but J.P. is different. He has a passion for music;
03:21 - J.P. explains how he started off with music, where his interest with blues came from, and musicians he liked;
05:22 - Footage of J.P. with his band;
06:25 - Zachary and J.P at the venue - discusses how J.P.'s life revolves around playing the guitar;
07:08 - J.P. talks about his history with the guitar and his first show;
07:44 - Talking about his band and how he thought if he played guitar, he needed to write his own original songs;
09:49 - J.P.'s dad, André Leblanc, talks about J.P. and his music;
10:52 - André talks about how J.P.'s style is always changing;
12:11 - J.P.'s relationship with his family; Zachary asks if J.P. considers himself Acadian and what he thinks it means to be Acadian;
13:40 - J.P. discusses his different taste in music that he's had for a while
14:40 - Zachary talks about how lucky J.P. is to have his father by his side the whole way through
16:15 - André talks about how he thinks J.P. is following his (André's) dreams of playing music and playing the guitar
19:00 - J.P. and André load up the truck and drive to a show
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Jimmie Meaux
Episode 7: Jimmie Meaux - Cowboys 'n Cajuns - Narrated by Zachary Richard
00:55 - Zachary Richard describes how Cajuns are often farmers and ranchers, like Jimmie Meaux;
02:30 - Zachary explains that Jimmie is a fast talker - visiting with people in the grocery store;
03:40 - Jimmie has been a cowboy his whole life. He tells a story about how he was born in the flood of 1940;
05:07 - Zachary explains that below Jimmie's tough exterior there is a softer side
06:23 - Jimmie thinks that the Cajun culture in Louisiana will not last much longer. He talks about teaching his kids and grandson French
07:29 - Jam footage from the Blue Moon - Jimmie sings "La porte d'en arrière. Talks with Ms. Jan Boney;
08:50 - Footage of Jimmie working with his herd of cattle;
10:45 - He discusses they way he raises cattle and how people have told him that it is the future of the industry;
13:25 - Jimmie demonstrates how his horse is trained and explains his methods;
14:15 - Zachary explains that cattle vaccination season is most important for Jimmie;
14:21 - Jimmie and helpers herding the cattle to vaccinate them;
15:50 - Jimmie demonstrates how to worm the cattle;
16:55 - Jimmie discusses how certain color cows sell for more than others;
18:48 - Zachary asks Jimmie if he thinks that there is a future for ranching and farming in Louisiana;
20:46 - Zachary playing and singing with others while other people eat;
21:19 - Jimmie starts singing while Zach and others play;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Jeannot Painchaud
Episode 8: Jeannot Painchaud - Ladies and Gentlemen...Kids of all Ages...Hosted by Zachary Richard;
02:25 - Zachary explains that Jeannot left home to find adventure - he is now part of the circus and is always traveling;
05:32 - Shows some of the acts practicing; Jeannot explains why he joined the circus;
07:13 - Zachary explains how Acadians ended up on the Magdalen Islands
08:14 - Man explains the name of the circus "Le Cirque Éloize"
08:58 - Jeannot explains his experience with the circus and what it is like performing in a big top;
10:11 - Shows his trailer with his family inside; he talks about how most Magdalen families have musicians;
11:26 - Lucie Cauchon explains that music for a circus is different than regular music;
12:17 - Jeannot explains how practice is different from the actual performance;
13:20 - Ginette Painchaud talks about the performers and how they basically get to remain children by having fun with what they do;
14:21 - Zachary talks to Jeannot about how he identifies himself;
15:55 - Zachary talks about Jeannot's ties to his children and how his Acadian roots make it hard for him to be away from his family;
16:52 - Jeannot talks about being a father and being available for his children;
18:23 - Ginette talks about islanders showing up late to the show;
19:00 - Footage from before and during the show;
23:02 - Zachary talks about the people of Magdalen Islands being distant but welcoming;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Carol Fran
Episode 9: Carol Fran - Bury My Heart with the Blues - Hosted by Zachary Richard
00:50 - Zachary Richard explains that the careers of many musicians started in Crowley, Louisiana, including that of Carol Fran;
02:15 - Zachary talks musicians who suffered and used that pain to inspire their music;
02:51 - Footage of Carol getting ready in her room;
03:30 - Carol singing "Mon coeur est casser" and playing piano;
04:39 - Carol says her mother played piano. There was a piano in her home growing up;
05:00 - Carol talks about the custom of burying a baby's umbilical cord under a rose bush and the baby becoming a musician or singer;
05:59 - Carol Fran singing "Emmitt Lee" (1958) (shows Carol arriving at the old KRVS studio) Speaking with Zydeco Joe Citizen, John Broussard, and Melvin Cesar;
06:49 - Melvin Cesar interviewing Carol Fran on KRVS show;
06:57 - Carol discusses when she started singing, Carol singing "On the Battlefield for My Lord;"
07:14 - Images of Laural Valley Plantation located in Thibodaux, LA
07:47 - Carol singing in the KRVS studios;
08:03 - Zachary explains that Carol sings it all but she started with gospel music;
09:08 - Zachary talks to Carol about her childhood and her mother letting her sing in other places besides church to make money;
10:05 - Carol Fran singing "I'm Gonna Try" (1965);
10:17 - Carol and friend, Willis Constantin, talk about getting old and old recipes;
12:13 - Carol Fran singing "Knock Knock" (1959);
12:23 - Zachary talks to Carol about her neighborhood and if a lot of French was spoken when she was young;
13:04 - Carol talks about if her parents spoke French or not when she was young;
13:10 - Discussing how French and Creole language was different from town to town;
13:49 - She talks about being able to tell the difference between the two languages;
14:24 - Carol talks about taking care of her sister's son along with the rest of her family after her father died;
17:22 - Carol Fran singing at the Cruiser's Club in Lafayette, LA;
18:53 - She speaks about her family and their skin color. (She recounts about by called "pickaninny" by her cousins because of her dark skin);
20:38 - Carol Fran singing "Crying in the Chapel" (1965);
21:05 - As she walks through a cemetary she talks about the death of her loved ones;
22:55 - Zachary thanks Carol for everything she has done in her life;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Marc Cormier
Episode 10: Marc Cormier - In God's Country - Narrated by Zachary Richard
00:50 - Zachary Richard explains that even though the Acadians were pushed to the edge of the world, people like Marc Cormier fight to keep the culture alive;
02:29 - Zachary talks about how Cape St. George is so much like Louisiana with the Acadian Culture at risk because of assimilation;
04:10 - Zachary and Marc walk to "La Grosse de Reblais," Marc tells Zach stories of his father climbing down the steep cliffs to gather seagull eggs for breakfast;
05:40 - Marc talks about teaching kids at school about the Francophone and Acadian Culture and hoping to instill a pride in them;
06:27 - Leon Dube singing a French ballad;
07:01 - Older people in Newfoundland feel alone because they are some of the last people that speak French (Zach relates this back to Louisiana);
07:56 - Arthur Kurfant talks about having 22 siblings. During his father's time, everyone spoke French. That's no longer the case;
09:39 - Marc speaks with Emmanuel Simon about his reasons for staying on the Cape instead of leaving like everyone else;
10:48 - Zach explains another common trait between Louisiana and Newfoundland - the people of each area are fighting to keep their culture alive;
11:28 - Marcella Cormier talks about being a minority because of the way they speak French and English
12:17 - Marc talks about a professor that came to Newfoundland to study their dialect. When the professor told Marc that the language they had was special, Marc knew that he had to do something to preserve it;
13:25 - Marcella talks about the traumatic experience of going to an English school;
15:11 - Zach says it's up to the children to keep the language going (most of the children speak English at home and between themselves. They only get French if they attend the French speaking school);
15:58 - Marc talks about his daughter, Marcella, in a proud way. He explains that he loves that she follows in his footsteps to hopefully keep the French language going in their area;
17:35 - Zach speaks with children about assimilation (whether they speak French or English at home or with their friends);
19:53 - Marc talks about his people being in Newfoundland for over 500 years;
20:50 - Marc and Zach talk about music in the area. Young people do not really play instruments - but Marc is trying to implement a music program into schools;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Ophelia Lefort
Episode 11: The Treasures of Ophelia Lefort
00:54 - Zach talks about stories of pirates and treasure that Ophelia Lefort's father would tell her when she was younger;
02:00 - Zach talks about the land that Ophelia lives on and how it's filled with treasures of all kinds;
02:38 - Zach and Ophelia talk about where she was born and raised - Larose, Bayou Lafourche;
03:00 - She talks about her parents and how they never spoke English - she says they felt inferior because they couldn't speak English;
03:46 - She first came in contact with English in school (she discusses being punished for speaking French in school);
04:49 - She discusses only being able to speak French, she cannot read or write it;
05:41 - Zach talks about Ophelia with her friends and family. Discusses her stockpile of cypress knees that she makes into art;
06:12 - Ophelia and her friend, Millie Gisclair, discuss how to prepare the knees to be painted;
07:37 - Zach talks about the Chêne à Caouenne (Caouenne's Oak) in Golden Meadow, LA - Gathering place for people to tell stories;
09:00 - Woman shows a painting of a group of people sitting around the Chêne à Caouenne by Delores Granger;
09:38 - Group exchanges stories about their weddings and marriages;
11:13 - Ophelia talks about always wanting to better herself and to do better than her siblings (that included being bilingual);
12:18 - She talks about moving to Lafayette in 1946 and 1947 and loving it because more people spoke French there;
14:21 - Zach talks about when Ophelia was a child. She, with other, would run down to the dock where the grocery boat was and the sailors would throw treats over to the kids. Now those kids are grown up but they still enjoy taking trips down that bayou;
14:59 - Ebdon Barrios talks the area being a melting pot of people and culture. He says that it is due to Jean Lafitte;
15:59 - Former Sheriff Duffy Breaux explains that even though there are a lot of different people in the area French remained the main language because of a lack of education within the immigrant communities;
16:17 - Ebdon explains that when he started school he did not know a word of English and that he was forced to learn the language;
17:47 - Zach and Ophelia talk about her father telling stories and how the gift was passed down to her;
18:00 - She tells a story that her father told her about Jean Lafitte;
19:18 - Ophelia's father would sing to her - she sings a part of a couple of the songs;
20:01 - Ophelia standing next to the Jean Lafitte Oak. She talks about treasure that is supposed to be buried under the tree;
20:54 - She starts about painting and how peaceful it can be;
21:47 - Woman starts singing an old French song;
22:30 - Zach talks about how the tree itself is a treasure no matter what or who is buried under it;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Bernard Landry
Episode 12: Bernard Landry's Natashquan - Narrated by Zachary Richard
00:52 - Zachary explains that the Acadians are a people of words, no matter written, spoken, or through song. Bernard Landry is one of those people that keeps his culture alive by writing down the words of his ancestors for future generations;
02:36 - Zach explains the meaning of Natashquen - A place where bear are hunted. He explains that now, the land is not as bountiful;
03:22 - Zach and Bernard talk about memory of their forefathers being the only thing left and how important it is to preserve that for future generations;
03:29 - They point out the bay where all of the fishermen would come and dock their boats to unload. Zach and Bernard also discuss what was done to the fish and how it was a big event when the boats docked;
04:48 - Bernard shows Zach a building where fishing materials would have been stored;
05:10 - Zach talks about how these shacks mean so much to people of Natashquan, but that it takes more than memory to keep a culture alive,
05:48 - Zach and Bernard walk through the interpretive center that was built and run by Bernard. In the center, one sees the past of the fishing industry of the area and the memories of the people that lived there;
07:09 - Zach talks about how hard it is to tune instruments in the climate of Natashquan;
07:51 - Zach speaks with and plays music with Herménégilde Vigneault;
09:23 - Bernard talks about loving the people of his town and his culture. He gets stories from the people so that he can exhibit them for others to learn from the stories;
09:48 - Zach talks about the difference between Louisiana music and the music of Natashquan and also the difference between the accents when speaking French;
11:33 - At night all of the people come together to share their music. The place is full of life which is different than how it looks during the day;
13:00 - Bernard talks about the pride in the Acadian culture and how he hopes that even with so few jobs in the area, it will become wealthy again;
15:02 - Jean-Claude Landry points out where the Acadians landed 150 years ago;
16:35 - Even though the Acadians all landed in different areas, two things remain the same - hospitality and the love of good food;
17:26 - Jean-Claude shows Zach how to eat crab legs;
18:25 - Jean-Claude tells the story of seeing a whale when he was out fishing;
22:50 - Zach and Bernard arrive at a home for a meal, Zach starts talking about how welcoming the people are and how it reminds him of his family;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Marcel Arsenault
Episode 13: Marcel Arsenault - Acadia in Miniature - Hosted by Zachary Richard
00:58 - Zachary Richard explains that the deportation of Acadians was meant to wipe out the people, but instead it allowed the culture to spread across North America and has allowed the culture to live on in the hearts of many like Marcel Arsenault;
02:08 - Zach heads to Quebec - Questions whether or not he is heading to Acadie;
03:04 - Zach and Marcel discuss uncovering Acadian documents and what it means to be Acadian;
03:45 - Zach asks what one gets out of claiming to be Acadian and what that means in everyday life;
05:05 - Marcel talks about being nice to others and giving not expecting to receive
05:54 - Marcel builds miniature building models, He says it takes him about 300 hours to make one;
07:07 - Marcel gives demonstration on how to build model houses, how he gets measurements and dimensions, discussing different materials he uses;
09:09 - Marcel explains that taking photos is a hobby of his that helps with his crafts;
10:50 - Zach and Marcel walk around the model town that he created; Marcel describes different buildings in the model town;
13:10 - Marcel explains that all farms were self-sufficient farms with a summer kitchen and moving the stove into the house in the winter so that the kitchen did not have to be warmed all winter;
13:40 - Zach talks about the craftsmanship work that goes into each building, Marcel explains that it is like his therapy;
14:53 - Marcel explains that the Acadians relied heavily on the Micmac Indians to survive the winter when they arrived;
15:40 - Acadian arrival and settlement of the Bonaventure area;
15:56 - Marcel discusses how he's proud to be Acadian and proud of his ancestors
16:33 - Marcel welcomes Zach to a gathering to eat and enjoy company;
17:48 - Footage from dinner - cooking, playing music;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Josh Pitre
Episode 14: Josh Pitre - Houma, the Brave - Hosted and Narrated by Zachary Richard;
00:55 - Zach Richard talks about the relationship between the Native Americans and the first Acadian to settle in Louisiana;
02:08 - Discussion about a Native American Pow Wow in Alaska;
02:57 - Zach discusses different Native Louisiana tribes;
03:36 - Zach and Josh talk about catching snapping turtles. Josh’s family has a long line of fishermen
04:54 - Zach asks Josh how he learned French and his history with the language - Took classes at LSU with Amanda LaFleur and Earline Broussard;
06:15 - Josh singing a Native American song and playing the drums;
06:34 - Zachary talks about how the elders of the Houma tribe are looking to the younger people like Josh to help keep their culture alive and well;
07:19 - Josh speaks with Marina Serigny. French was her first language, grew up in Pointe-aux-Chênes;
08:19 - Discussion about the same French words being pronounced differently depending on where the grew up;
09:09 - They talk about Josh’s grandparents. They were traiteurs. Discussion about the prayers and how they are passed down;
09:43 - Marina talks about being treated by Josh’s grandmother;
10:13 - Zach and Josh talk about things that Josh has learned from the tribe and how they can be applied to real life (like information about plants and trees);
10:33 - Josh talks about passing traditions down to his children;
11:21 - Josh talks about how without your culture, you are just like everyone else;
12:00 - Josh, Lawrence Billiot, and Whitney Dardar discuss what roots would be used to treat different problems;
13:21 - Demonstrates how to use a banana tree leaf to help cure sun stroke;
14:09 - Scenes from a Pow Wow
14:44 - The Houma tribe has never been officially recognized by the federal government. He explains that because of this, they cannot get assistance or open a casino like other tribes in the state of Louisiana.
15:12 - Josh talks about going to college to help his tribe and others like them;
15:35 - Curtis Hendon talks about how school was for him as a young Native American;
16:06 - Curtis talks about how people used trapping as a way to make a living until wearing fur fell out of fashion. Curtis also talks about the importance of the fishing industry for his people;
17:46 - Zach and Josh discuss the relationship between Native Americans and the Acadians
18:54 - Crawfish boil footage;
20:08 - Josh talks about his fear of dying young and trying to accomplish everything that he can while he still can (while talking he demonstrates how to braid palm fronds);
21:40 - Costumes and scenes from a Pow Wow;
Acadia North and South - Zachary Richard interviewing Berthe Vigneau
Episode 15: The Islands of Berthe Vigeau
00:52 - Zach Richard discusses how hard it is for people to stay in touch with their Acadian roots;
03:11 - Zach and Berthe Vigeau discuss where she grew up on the island;
03:46 - Zach and Frederic Landry discuss how walruses are no longer can be found around the island due to overhunting;
04:29 - Zach and Frederic talk about the relationships and connections that still exist between the Acadian people even though they were displaced to different parts of North America;
05:28 - Zach asks what Frederic would identify himself as first: Acadian/Magdalen Islander or Quebecker;
06:00 - Frederic discusses founding a museum in 1969 and how he flew the Acadian, the Quebecois, and the Canadian flags all side by side;
07:31 - Berthe discusses how the Acadians would settle on the beaches because they were fishermen;
07:55 - She talks about her parents' and grandparents' beliefs that Acadians should not make too much noise in the community. They should listen and not act.
08:28 - She and Zach talk about if she would ever live anywhere else;
09:24 - Zach, Berthe, Jean-Marc Cormier, and Claude Painchaud discuss what it means to be Acadian (family, get-togethers, suppers, celebrations);
10:15 - Berthe says that she is Acadian first - Everything about her lifestyle is different from the rest of Quebec or Canada (the music, food, her accent, the architecture);
11:48 - Group discusses that Acadia is like a virtual country in your mind. Although it is not a physical space it comes from the traditions that are passed down;
13:14 - Zach and Berthe discuss the bright colors of the houses on the island;
14:14 - Berthe discusses how islanders are taking back ownership of their island and their fishing industry
15:38 - She talks about being mayor at the time that the bottom fell out of the fishing industry
16:00 - Berthe, Zach, and Frederic discuss erosion on the island and how that causes fish to leave too
18:13 - Berthe talks about her childhood on the island
19:06 - People begin playing music and starting to cook for a get together
21:16 - Zach starts singing and playing guitar
22:46 - Rita Bechard sings the Acadian national anthem