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.
Tonya Opry, 1987, "Looking For a Good Love", Opry
Tonya Opry, 1987, "Looking For a Good Love", Opry Jan. 31, 1977, Lafayette, LA ph: 409-735-8469 Po Box 725 Bridge City, TX 77611
C. Tonya Opry
Musicians on porch, 1954, L-R: Ulyesses Poirier, Ridge Poirier, Curley Veronie
Musicians on porch, 1954, L-R: Ulyesses Poirier, Ridge Poirier, Curley Veronie
C- Verna Bourque
Jay Miller, Tony Perreaux, 1959
Jay Miller, Tony Perreaux, 1959
C. Jay Miller
Johnny Piggott, Mike Akin, Johnny Preston, Jimmy Fowler, Dale Gothia
L-R: Johnny Piggott, Mike Akin, Johnny Preston, Jimmy Fowler, Dale Gothia
C. Johnny Preston
Bobby Page and the Riff Raffs, 1958, V.J. Boulet, Roy Perkins, Bobby Page, Ulysses Broussard, Jimmy Patin, Bessyl Duhon
Bobby Page and the Riff Raffs, 1958, V.J. Boulet, Roy Perkins, Bobby Page, Ulysses Broussard, Jimmy Patin, Bessyl Duhon
C- Roy Perkins
Bobby Price, 1985
Bobby Price, 1985
C. Blues Unlimited Records
Pop Echols Band, Troy Passmore (Fiddle), 1948
Pop Echols Band, Troy Passmore (Fiddle), 1948
C. Crawford Vincent
Phil Phillips, 1981
Phil Phillips, 1981
Photo by: Denny Angelle
C. Jivin Gene
Dave Petitjean, 1984
Dave Petitjean, 1984
Photo: Flat Town Music Co.
Bill Parker, 1962
Bill Parker, 1962
C. Mike Leadbitter, Eddie Shuler
Nathaniel Warren, Little Miss Peggy, Jessie "Blues" Palmer, Paul Lewis, Roosevelt Dickerson, D.D. Jones, Chester Randal, Bill Parker, 1962
L-R: Nathaniel Warren, Little Miss Peggy, Jessie "Blues" Palmer, Paul Lewis, Roosevelt Dickerson, D.D. Jones, Chester Randal, Bill Parker, 1962
C- Mike Leadbitter and Eddie Schuler
Pop Echols Band, Troy Passmore, fiddle
Pop Echols Band, Troy Passmore, fiddle
C. Crawford Vincent
Hal Potier, DOB October 22 1911, Parks, LA, 1994
Hal Potier, DOB October 22 1911, Parks, LA, 1994 Big Band
Photo: Johnnie Allan Collection
J.W. Pelsia, 1955, (James William), "The Cajun Swing" folkway
J.W. Pelsia, 1955, (James William), "The Cajun Swing" folkway
Dec. 31, 1931 - 12-11-94, Evangeline, LA
C. J.W. Pelsia
Austin Pitre and the Evangeline Playboys, 1948, Tom Hewitt "Perron", Cliff Fontenot, Austin Pitre, Floyd Fontenot, Pee Wee McCoullough
Austin Pitre and the Evangeline Playboys, 1948, Tom Hewitt "Perron", Cliff Fontenot, Austin Pitre, Floyd Fontenot, Pee Wee McCoullough
C- KSLO Radio, Opelousas, La
"Big" Walter Price
"Big" Walter Price
C- Mike Leadbitter, Eddie Shuler
Mason Menard, Jimmy Breaux, U.J. Meaux, Pete Perez, Demus Comeaux, 1983
Mason Menard (steel), Jimmy Breaux (drums), U.J. Meaux (fiddle), Pete Perez (accordion), Demus Comeaux (guitar), 1983
C. Rita Breaux
Aaron Venable, Clarence Lyons, Bill Pellerin, Woodrow Daigle, Joyce E. Pepitone, Pat Elkins, Kelly Hebert, 1983
L-R: (seated) Aaron Venable, Clarence Lyons, Bill Pellerin, (standing) Woodrow Daigle, Joyce E. Pepitone, Pat Elkins, Kelly Hebert, 1983
C. Clarence Lyons
Van Preston and the Nite Rockers, Whit's Lounge, Lafayette, LA, 1960, Ivy Vanicor, Van Preston, Poochie Benoit
Van Preston and the Nite Rockers, Whit's Lounge, Lafayette, LA, 1960, Ivy Vanicor, Van Preston, Poochie Benoit
C- Poochie Benoit
J.B. Perry, 1970
J.B. Perry (at microphone), 1970
C. Pangay Cormier
Johnny Preston, Wes Pickett, Conway Twitty, 1959
L-R: Johnny Preston, Wes Pickett, Conway Twitty, 1959
C. Johnny Preston
Little Miss Piggy, Jessie "Blues" Palmer, 1962
Little Miss Piggy, Jessie "Blues" Palmer, 1962
C- Bernard Boyat
Party Timers, Homer Simon, Donn Wheeler, Diamond Jim Wheeler
Party Timers, L-R: Homer Simon, Donn Wheeler, Diamond Jim Wheeler, Rockabilly
C. Bonneau's Record Shop
Joseph Pleasant, "Baby you don't know", Philo
Joseph Pleasant, "Baby you don't know", Philo
C- Norbert Hess
Eddie Shuler, George Khoury, Phil Phillips, 1959
Eddie Shuler, George Khoury, Phil Phillips, 1959
C. Eddie Shuler
Cornelius Guidry, Willis Prudhomme, "Making Love in the Chicken Coop", Goldband Records, 1985
L-R: Cornelius Guidry, Willis Prudhomme (Sept. 22, 1931), "Making Love in the Chicken Coop", Goldband Records, 1985
C. Goldband Records
Pinkard & Bowden, Sandy Pinkard, Richard Bowden, ca. 1992, Gueydan, LA, wrote "Coca-Cola Cowboy", "You're the reason God made Oklahoma"
Pinkard & Bowden, Sandy Pinkard, Richard Bowden, ca. 1992, Gueydan, LA, wrote "Coca-Cola Cowboy", "You're the reason God made Oklahoma"
C- Lafayette Daily Advertiser
Woodrow Daigle, Clarence Lyons, Pat Elkins, Beldon "Bill" Pellerin, Bill Pellerin and the Scott Ramblers
L-R: Woodrow Daigle, Clarence Lyons, Pat Elkins, Beldon "Bill" Pellerin, Bill Pellerin and the Scott Ramblers
C. Louisiane Magazine