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Building at Southern University in the 1960s
Subject
Universities & colleges, Southern University and A & M College, African Americans, Buildings
Date created ms
1965
Abstract
Color photo, 1960s. Southern University & A&M College, Scotlandville, Louisiana.
New Orleans newspaper article on "Doctor" Kuku, an African magician and voodoo doctor, visiting the city in 1902.
Subject
Voodooism, Religion, Magicians, Magic, Supernatural practices, African Americans, Cauldrons, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1902-05-21
Abstract
Text, May 21, 1902. Conquers the Devil. African Magician and Mystic Performs Miracles. According to His Own Statement He is the Biggest Demon Tamer in the World - Martinique Catastrophe, Texas Tornado and Tennessee Mine Horror Caused by Ahriman, the Prince of Hell. New Orleans newspaper article on "Doctor" Kuku, an African magician and voodoo doctor, visiting the city. He claims to have recently returned from the Congo. The article describes a visit, including a long rant by Kuku, of a young African American man to the "doctor." Published in the Times-Democrat.
"Rite in it"
title
"Rite in it"
Subject
Baptisms, Waterfronts, Dwellings, Trees, Spanish moss, African Americans, Calcasieu River, Pictorial works, Clothing & dress, Rites & Ceremonies
Date created ms
1893
Abstract
A group baptism in the water. Trees with Spanish moss on the edge of the water. Dwellings in the background.
100th Anniversary of the founding of Calcasieu Parish]
title
100th Anniversary of the founding of Calcasieu Parish]
Subject
Anniversaries, Celebrations, Banners, Courthouses, People, Calcasieu Parish Courthouse (Lake Charles, La.), Pictorial works, African Americans, Clothing & dress
Date created ms
1940-03
Abstract
The Courthouse decorated with banners in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Calcasieu Parish.
1811 Revolt
title
1811 Revolt
Subject
African Americans, Slavery, Slave rebellions
Date created ms
2000
Abstract
View of a mounted rider carrying a rifle and leading a long line of men, some of whom also carry rifles. Two men carry drums, and two carry flags. Shows a house having a hipped roof engulfed in flames. Depicts the 1811 German Coast Uprising.
1884 New Orleans Exposition Souvenir Plate
title
1884 New Orleans Exposition Souvenir Plate
Subject
African Americans, Steamboats, Genre paintings
Date created ms
1884, 1885
Abstract
Whar am de Expersishon? Souvenir plate with a painted scene showing an Afican American man on the levee at the port of New Orleans with steamboats docked in the background. Carrying a bag and umbrella and wearing ragged clothing, he is looking for the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition.
1940 Webster Parish Training School Library, Interior
title
1940 Webster Parish Training School Library, Interior, Nineteen forty Webster Parish Training School Library, interior
Subject
Library employees, African Americans and libraries, African Americans
Date created ms
1940
Abstract
The interior of the Webster Parish Training School Library. The librarian at the time was Rose Thompson (seated at desk).
2005 Juneteenth Celebration with Johnnie Cochran
title
2005 Juneteenth Celebration with Johnnie Cochran
Subject
African Americans, History, Printed ephemera
Abstract
"Stop Racism. Celebrate the Differences" A 2005 Juneteenth Celebration sponsored by the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame featuring Johnny Cochran. June 26, 2005 Baton Rouge, La.
4-H Club
title
4-H Club
Subject
African Americans, Dinners and dining, 4-H Clubs, Family, Kamp Knighton, Morbihan (La.)
Abstract
A large dinner outside. A man serves diners. Written on verso: "4-H Club Fathers and Sons, Mothers and Daughters, Spread, Camp Knighton, Morbihan, LA , Dec. 26, 1933."
A Colored lady
title
A Colored lady
Subject
Portraits, African Americans, Knitting, Aged women
Abstract
Verso reads, "A colored "lady" who was a "servant in the house" of a [?] church family all her life and who left [?] for the Southern schools. See American Missionary." Located in folder labeled: Series: B Subseries: General Secretary Photographs: Late 1800-Early 1900s.
A fishing party
title
A fishing party
Subject
Portraits, Group, African Americans, Clothing and dress, Fishing & hunting gear, Spanish moss
Abstract
A group poses outside with fishing poles and baskets. Title and date written on verso.
A happy family
title
A happy family
Subject
Men, Children, Dwellings, Laundry, Porches, African Americans, Clotheslines
Abstract
A man holds a baby on a porch swing. Title written on verso.
A Lincoln Family
title
A Lincoln Family
Subject
Portraits, Group, Children, African Americans, Clothing and dress, Family, Photography of families
Abstract
Studio portrait of four children and two adults. Title written on verso. Located in folder labeled: Series B, Subseries: General Secretary Photographs: CA. 1910.
A Morbihan Home
title
A Morbihan Home
Subject
Portraits, Women, Girls, Dwellings, Huts, African Americans
Abstract
A young girl holds a broom. Title written on verso.
A Tribute to Eddie G. Robinson
title
A Tribute to Eddie G. Robinson
Subject
African Americans, History, Printed ephemera, African American football players
Abstract
A Tribute to Eddie G. Robinson "One Man's Influence and Achievements". Eddie Robinson (February 13, 1919 - April 3, 2007). Born in East Feliciana Parish, graduate of McKinley Senior High School and Leland College, he received his Master's Degree from the University of Iowa. He was the football coach ant Grambling University for 56 years. He was the winningest coach in Division I-AA college football history, with an all-time record of 408-165-15.
A. Front Matter
title
A. Front Matter
Subject
African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans Region, History, 19th century, Slavery, United States, History
Date created ms
1942, 1976
Abstract
The unpublished manuscript "The Negro in Louisiana" is a work begun by the Dillard (University) Project in 1942, an arm of the WPA's Federal Writer's Project. After the dissolution of the unit, Marcus Christian maintained and edited the document in hopes of eventual publication. It is reproduced here as an annotated transcript, with original typos, chapters, and paginations preserved.
AA. Foreword
title
AA. Foreword
Subject
African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans Region, History, 19th century, Slavery, United States, History
Date created ms
1942, 1976
Abstract
The unpublished manuscript "The Negro in Louisiana" is a work begun by the Dillard (University) Project in 1942, an arm of the WPA's Federal Writer's Project. After the dissolution of the unit, Marcus Christian maintained and edited the document in hopes of eventual publication. It is reproduced here as an annotated transcript, with original typos, chapters, and paginations preserved.
AAA. Introduction
title
AAA. Introduction
Subject
African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans Region, History, 19th century, Slavery, United States, History
Date created ms
1942, 1976
Abstract
The unpublished manuscript "The Negro in Louisiana" is a work begun by the Dillard (University) Project in 1942, an arm of the WPA's Federal Writer's Project. After the dissolution of the unit, Marcus Christian maintained and edited the document in hopes of eventual publication. It is reproduced here as an annotated transcript, with original typos, chapters, and paginations preserved.
Address by E.S. Richardson, Superintendent of Webster Parish Schools, Minden, Louisiana
title
Address by E.S. Richardson, Superintendent of Webster Parish Schools, Minden, Louisiana
Subject
Jeanes Teachers, Education, African Americans, Library trustees
Date created ms
1930-02-07
Abstract
Speech by E.S. Richardson, delivered before the conference of Jeanes teachers in Alexandria, Louisiana on February 7, 1930, on the importance of educating African Americans in the South and the roles of the Jeanes teachers and supervisors.
Admittance and seating policies for the American Theatre in New Orleans in 1820.
title
Admittance and seating policies for the American Theatre in New Orleans in 1820.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Theater audiences, Theaters, African Americans, Slaves, Ticket offices
Date Issued
1820-02-14
Abstract
Text, February 14, 1820. American Theatre: Orleans Street. Admittance and seating policies for the American Theatre in New Orleans, including free persons of color, free African Americans and slaves.

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