LaRC. Louisiana Research Collection
Found in 2077 Collections and/or Records:
Bonneron, John A. letter
This collection contains a letter from Jn. A. Bonneron, San Francisco, dated September 20 1855, to J. Ducasting & Co., Bordeaux France, concerning the statuss of the Company's business in San Francisco. The letter is written in French.
Book of Formulas
A book of formulas in French by Chuard Marcelin.
Boston Club of New Orleans records
Boston Massacre Account
A copy of a contemporary newspaper account of the Boston Massacre.
Botanical Society of New Orleans papers
General plan for the proposed Arboretum for the New Orleans City Park and two copies of the "Arboretum Bulletin" issued by the Arboretum Board (1937) and distributed widely to publicize the need and value of a local arboretum and to interest possible donors.
Bouny and Sanchez families papers
Collection includes mortgage documents, slavery documents, a bill of lading, shipping documents, promissory notes, donation notes, property documents, a death notice, a land office refund, a shopping list, a post card, and poems in French. There are many legal documents for property transactions and purchases of slaves by Pierre Sidney Sanchez and by the widow of Pierre Godefroy Bouny.
Bowman family papers
Boynton Historical sketch of the Virginia campaign
Two copies of the pamphlet "Should Auld Acquiantence Be Forgot: 36th Annual Ecampment G.A.R." dated October 6, 1902 in Washington D.C. via Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. The pamphlet consists of a historical sketch of the Virginia Campaign of 1902 with a complete map of the battlefields.
Bradford, James M. Imprints
Braxton Bragg to Robert E. Lee letter
The collection consists of a letter from General Braxton Bragg to General Robert E. Lee regarding the movement of Union troops in Virginia, dated 1864 April 8. It also contains a contemporary copy on General Headquarters letterhead.
Breda, J. Ernest Letters
Brenan family papers
The collection consists of letters written by Richard, Mathew, and Octavius McDermit Brenan. Richard Brenan, a lawyer, came to New Orleans and settled there in 1828. The letters are personal and descriptive in nature, describing life and society in New Orleans and Charleston during the 1830s.
Bres Family papers
Brewster H. Jayne letter
Letter from Brewster H. Jayne in Covington, Louisiana to Selah B. Strong in New York concerning Jayne's personal affairs in Louisiana, his rivalry with Thomas Mills, and great possibilities for self advancement found in the state.
Brig John Decatur log
This collection contains the log of the Brig John Decatur of Portsmouth, NH, sailing from Boston to New Orleans and return. Brig was in the Mississippi River September 13 to November 20, 1828. Captain William Deverson died on the ship and was replaced by D. Ilesley. Log mentions mainly weather and location while at sea, but does also mention the process of loading and unloading cargo in New Orleans and down river.
Brion letter (copy)
This collection contains a copy of a letter from Brion, treasurer for the French troops at New Orleans, to his brother, J. B. Brion, clerk of the court in Paris. The letters pertains to the overthrow of the French troops in Louisiana and the lack of pay for the soldiers.
Brounjohn critique
"High Art in New Orleans" is a four page critique of paintings by William Feschurnder on display in New Orleans signed by Brounjohn. Manuscript is undated but probably was created around 1850.
Brown, James Letter
Bruce Manning Scrapbooks
The scrapbooks contain material pertaining to Bruce Manning, a Hollywood film writer, and to the pictures for which he wrote the sceenplay. The volumes include clippings from newspapers and trade journals, press releases, publicity materials, candid photographs taken on the set, and congratulatory letters and telegrams.
Buchannon, Carroll and Co. records
This collection consists of correspondence, contracts, legal documents and business transactions of Buchannon, Carroll and Co. of New Orleans, Louisiana. The collection contains two folders, consisting of 65 items. The documents pertain to the everyday business conducted by Buchannon, Carroll, & Co. as well as the affairs of their clients.
Burnet, David G. Paper
This collection contains a promissory note for $150.00 to David G. Burnet from Benjamin Williams, San Jacinto, 4 May 1838. On verse, an endorsement to General Felix Houston signed by David G. Burnet.
Burruss family papers
Bussière Rouen French Opera House papers
History of the French Opera in New Orleans written by Bussière Rouen, New Orleans lawyer and literary enthusiast. Includes two letters and one essay. All items in French.
Byrd D. Fowler collection
The collection consists of letters written to Mr. Byrd D. Fowler, a teacher at the Maybin School. The letters were written by about a hundred of his former students who served in the Armed Services during World War II. There are also copies of letters from Fowler, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
C. Edmund Kells papers
Cain family papers
Calling, advertising, and greeting cards
This collection consists of early twentieth century manufactured cards of three types: calling cards, advertising cards, and greeting cards. Most were printed in color, in the United States, and are undated; the postmarks on mailed greeting cards range from 1906-1920. The greeting cards span all of the major American holidays, and some of them have apparently been amended with glitter.
Campany, Candido Domenechi identification certificate
This collection contains a document identifying Candido Domenech Campany as a member of the Guardia Civil of Puerto Rico. Dated 20 April 1896 and initialed by the Spanish governor of the Province of Puerto Rico. Written in Spanish.
Campbell, Mattie M. obituary
This collection contains the obituary notice from the newspaper for Miss Mattie M. Campbell, who died in New Orleans, March 5, 1888.
Canadian land grant
Canadian land grant that reflects the transfer of 91 acres in the township of Newark in the county of Lincolm to Arent Bradt.