Blanchard and Williams families papers

Collection

Identifier: LaRC-109

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence of the Blanchard and Williams families of New Orleans, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. The letters deal with the struggle of the Civil Service, the U.S. Pension and Census Bureaus, the Washington political scene, and general family matters from the 1860s to the 1920s. Also included are a group of letters from the Blanchard children at St. Joseph's Academy (1880-1897) and the Williams children at Jefferson College (1916-1918).

Dates

1867-1961

Creator

Blanchard family. (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Biographical / Historical

The Blanchard family was based in Washington D.C., Baltimore, and New Orleans. From the 1860s to the 1920s, they were a part of the U.S. Census and Pension bureaus and New Orleans high society.

Extent

5.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection consists of 11 boxes and is 5.5 linear feet. It is arranged by family -Williams then Blanchard- chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Tom Dawson. Date acquired: 01/06/1962.

Subjects

Baltimore, Md Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Civil Service Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
New Orleans (La) -- History Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Washington DC Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings