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Couples Dancing
title
Couples Dancing
Subject
Couples, Dance parties
Date created ms
1920, 1950
Abstract
Young couples dancing on the dance floor during a large dance party. There are a large number of people at the party.
Cloverland Dairy employees' dance
title
Cloverland Dairy employees' dance
Subject
Dairying, Dance parties, Dancers
Date Issued
1979, 1983
Abstract
Interior view of a long rectangular room with lots of couples dancing during the Cloverland Dairy employees' dance.
Rice festival in Crowley Louisiana in 1940
title
Rice festival in Crowley Louisiana in 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Costumes, Dance parties, Dancers, Dance, Manners & customs, Entertaining, Festivals
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Rice festival in Crowley, Louisiana. This may be a 1938 photograph by Russell Lee for the FSA (Farm Security Administration).
Dance party disrupted by police after numerous reports of disturbance in New Orleans in 1866.
title
Dance party disrupted by police after numerous reports of disturbance in New Orleans in 1866.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dance, Dance parties, Police, Law enforcement, Ballrooms, Fighting, Alcoholic beverages
Date Issued
1866-12-08
Abstract
Text, December 8, 1866. Dance party disrupted by police after numerous reports of disturbance in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is thought that an undue amount of liquor may have been the cause of the disorder. Published in the New Orleans Crescent.
Dancing ouples
title
Dancing ouples
Subject
Studies (visual works), Illustrations, Dancers, Dance parties
Date created ms
1850, 1891
Abstract
Sketch, illustration of couples dancing at a party.
Description of a feud resulting in one family setting fire to another family's house and burning to death a nine-year-old in Red River Parish in 1924
title
Description of a feud resulting in one family setting fire to another family's house and burning to death a nine-year-old in Red River Parish in 1924
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Families, Sheriffs, Fires, Firearms, Homicides, Violence, Criminals, Dance parties, Children
Date Issued
1924-03-08
Abstract
Text, March 8, 1924. Feudists Barricade Family in Blazing House; 9 Year Old Burned to Death. Description of a feud resulting in one family setting fire to another family's house and burning to death a nine-year-old in Red River Parish. The two families involved were the Riley and Mangram families, the girl killed was Mary Mangram. Information gathered by Sheriff W.H. Elliott of Red River Parish as reported by the press.
Street dance in New Orleans on Canal Street in 1942
title
Street dance in New Orleans on Canal Street in 1942
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dance parties, Dresses, Military life, Military uniforms
Date Issued
1942
Abstract
B/W photo, 1942. Dance in New Orleans at the Plaza at the foot of Canal Street during World War II.
The Archdiocese of New Orleans issues proclamation to Catholics of New Orleans concerning the recent order of the pope prohibiting dancing at church events, from 1916.
title
Archdiocese of New Orleans issues proclamation to Catholics of New Orleans concerning the recent order of the pope prohibiting dancing at church events, from 1916.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Popes, Catholicism, Dance parties, Dancers, Clergy
Date Issued
1916-06-18
Abstract
Text, June 18, 1916. Archbishop Receives Order from Pontiff. Rule Against Dancing to be Strictly Enforced in All Parishes. Published in the Times Picayune. The Archdiocese of New Orleans issues a proclamation to the Catholics of New Orleans concerning the recent order of the pope prohibiting dancing at church events.
Legion dance for servicemen on Royal Street in New Orleans in 1942
title
Legion dance for servicemen on Royal Street in New Orleans in 1942
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dance, Dance parties, Military life, Soldiers
Date Issued
1942
Abstract
B/W photo, 1942. Canadian sailor, United States serviceman, legionnaire, etc. with female companions at Legion dance for servicemen. Legion dance held at Legion House on Royal Street in New Orleans.
Service men and dates posing outside Legion dance in New Orleans in 1942
title
Service men and dates posing outside Legion dance in New Orleans in 1942
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Sailors, Military life, Military personnel, Clothing & dress, Dance parties
Date Issued
1942
Abstract
B/W photo, 1942. Legionnaire, Canadian soldier, sailor, and other service men posing with women at a Legion dance. Dance located at the Legion House on Royal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Description of parties and soirees for teenagers, probably near the turn of the 19th century.
title
Description of parties and soirees for teenagers, probably near the turn of the 19th century.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Parties, Children's parties, Dancers, Dance floors, Dance parties, Shoes, Teenagers
Date Issued
[193-]
Abstract
Text, date unknown. Parties or Soirees. Description of parties and soirees for teenagers, probably circa the turn of the 19th century, as remembered by the author in the 1930s.
Military Maids entertain soldiers
title
Military Maids entertain soldiers
Subject
World War, 1939-1945, Women, United States, World War, 1939-1945, Military personnel, Dance parties
Date created ms
1941-12-31
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption of a dance with local girls and soldiers.
McNeese students
title
McNeese students
Subject
McNeese State University (Lake Charles, La.), Students, Dance parties
Date created ms
1940
Abstract
Two McNeese State University students dancing.
Western Union Association Dance
title
Western Union Association Dance
Subject
Group portraits, Dance parties
Date Issued
1934-11-10
Abstract
Group portrait of the men and women attending the Western Union Association dance.
Executive Club Dance at the Roosevelt Hotel
title
Executive Club Dance at the Roosevelt Hotel
Subject
Ballrooms, Dance floors, Dance parties, Hotels
Date Issued
1979, 1983
Abstract
View of the dance floor and ballroom at the Roosevelt Hotel during the Executive Club Dance. The dance floor is full of couples dancing. The trumpet player from the band is visible.
Activities and amusements for adults and children in Avoyelles Parish from 1880 to 1900 by A. J. Alaya.
title
Activities and amusements for adults and children in Avoyelles Parish from 1880 to 1900 by A. J. Alaya.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dance parties, Parties, Cookery, Chimneys, Bricks, Quilting, Quilting bees, Cotton
Abstract
Text, date unknown. Amusements 1880 - 1900. Customs in Avoyelles Parish. Activities and amusements for adults and children in Avoyelles Parish from 1880 to 1900 by A. J. Alaya. The activities include dances, bonfires, hayrides, moonlight picnics, candy making, corn husking, coup de main parties and quilting parties.
Prom court at Saint Martinville High School in Saint Martinville Louisiana in 1930
title
Prom court at Saint Martinville High School in Saint Martinville Louisiana in 1930
Subject
Schools, Students, Dance parties
Date created ms
1930
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930. Possibly prom court from St. Martinville High School. St. Martinville, La.
Letter, Stanley Putnam, Camp Van Dorn, Miss., to Lucille Watson, St. Joseph, La.
title
Letter, Stanley Putnam, Camp Van Dorn, Miss., to Lucille Watson, St. Joseph, La.
Subject
World War, 1939-1945, Military personnel, American, Dance parties, Invitations, Morale
Date created ms
1943-12-04
Abstract
Letter thanking Watson for inviting men to a New Year's dance at Cross Keys Plantation.
Announcement of a Gand Ball held for the glory of the United States by an invalid, Jn. Duperron Fils, in New Orleans in 1817
title
Announcement of a Gand Ball held for the glory of the United States by an invalid, Jn. Duperron Fils, in New Orleans in 1817
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dance parties, Balls (Parties), People with disabilities, Patriotism
Date Issued
1817-01-14
Abstract
Text, January 14, 1817. Grand Ball. Conde Ball Room. Announcement of a Gand Ball held for the glory of the United States by an invalid, Jn. Duperron Fils, in New Orleans. Published in the Louisiana Gazette.
Dance for service men in the plaza on Canal Street in New Orleans in 1942
title
Dance for service men in the plaza on Canal Street in New Orleans in 1942
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dance parties, Dance, Military uniforms, Dresses, Military personnel, Lanterns, Dresses, Military life
Date Issued
1942
Abstract
B/W photo, 1942. Dance in New Orleans on the plaza at the foot of Canal Street. Photograph taken during World War II.

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