Edgar A. Perilloux papers

Collection

Identifier: LaRC-362

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Edgar A. Perilloux papers consists of many documents relating to the history of Carrollton including a manuscript of Carrolton's history, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, articles, notes, certificates, correspondence, and club records.The collection also contains financial papers (statements, checkbooks, and stubs) and photographs.

Dates

1852-1971

Creator

Perilloux, Edgar A. (Perilloux, Edgar Albert) (Person)

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

Edgar Albert Perilloux (1895-1969) of New Orleans, La., was a son of Louis Ernest Perilloux and Barbara Sharp Perilloux. He worked as an insurance executive, and was active in civic, social, and charitable organizations. He was married twice, and had four children. Edgar A. Perilloux was interested in local history, participated in the Carrollton Carnival Club, and was a member of the Carrollton Business Men's Association, serving as its president in 1948. He authored Carrollton centennial, 1845-1945, and worked to organize the observation of the centennial. Carrollton, La., was incorporated by the state legislature in 1845, became a city in 1856, and was annexed to the City of New Orleans in 1874.

Extent

3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged by subject. It consists of 7 boxes and is 3 linear feet.

Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Edgar A. Perilloux. Date acquired: 03/08/1971.

Subjects

Carrollton (New Orleans, La) -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Insurance agents -- Louisiana Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Small business -- Louisiana -- New Orleans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Advertisements Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Advertising -- Louisiana -- New Orleans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Carnival -- Louisiana -- New Orleans Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Carrollton Business Men's Association (New Orleans, La.)
Carrollton Carnival Club (New Orleans, La.)
Certificates Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Clippings (information artifacts) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Neighborhoods -- Louisiana -- New Orleans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
New Orleans (La) -- Commerce -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
New Orleans (La) -- History Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
New Orleans (La) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Photographs Subject Source: Local sources
Sketches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus