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Armand Allard Duplantier to Guy Allard Duplantier, 1801 March 15
title
Armand Allard Duplantier to Guy Allard Duplantier, 1801 March 15
Subject
Haiti, History, Revolution, 1791-1804, Refugees
Date created ms
1801-03-15
Abstract
Armand Allard Duplantier informs his brother, Guy Allard Duplantier, Voiron, France, that he is sending a package care of Joseph Poignand [Poignaud?], 'who escaped the horrors of St. Domingue' and whose family in Nantes suffered from the French Revolution. The addresser asks the recipient to take care of Poignand and relates how the latter has helped the writer after the death of Duplantier’s wife.
Rev. M. Cramers
title
Rev. M. Cramers
Subject
Priests, Nuns, Austrians, United States, Refugees
Date created ms
1949-04-10
Abstract
Newspaper photograph. Printed caption: "The Rev. M. Cramers of Bell City, chairman of the Diocesan Resettlement program of Calcasieu Parish brings Dr. and Mrs. Jaroslaw Koropej to their new home at St. Patricks Hospital. here they are being welcomed by Sister Mary Stanislaus (left) and Sister Mary Mildred, Sister Superior of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word." Handwritten note by Maude Reid: "Dr. Janie Topp tells me this couple left hurriedly and without explanation after a few months here - destination unknown!"
Refugees line up for food at an African American refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
title
Refugees line up for food at an African American refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
Subject
Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, Relocation camps, Refugees, Floods, Evacuations, Disaster victims, African Americans
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, 1927. Refugees line up for food at an African American (written on photo: "negro") refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana. There are 4000 "Negroes" in this camp. Located on Jackson Road North of Baton Rouge, on old State Experiment Farm. Written on photo: "Line up for "Chow." mr-114.
Refugees picked up just ahead of McCrea break on the east side of Atchafalaya River during the great flood of 1927 in Louisiana
title
Refugees picked up just ahead of McCrea break on the east side of Atchafalaya River during the great flood of 1927 in Louisiana
Subject
Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, Refugees, Floods, Evacuations, Disaster victims
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, 1927. Refugees picked up just ahead of McCrea break on the east side of Atchafalaya River, 1927 flood. Written on photo: "Refugees Awaiting Transportation." mr-112.
View of construction at the white refugee camp at White Hall, Louisiana in 1937
title
View of construction at the white refugee camp at White Hall, Louisiana in 1937
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Cabins, Refugees, Building construction, Laborers, Floods
Date Issued
1937-02-15
Abstract
B/W photo, February 15, 1937. View of construction at the white refugee camp at White Hall, Louisiana, between Jena and Jonesville. Cabins built by WPA workmen for refugees of the 1937 flood.
Refugee camps for white victims of the 1937 flood near Harrisburg, Louisiana.
title
Refugee camps for white victims of the 1937 flood near Harrisburg, Louisiana.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Refugees, Refugee camps, Floods, Natural disasters, Cabins
Date Issued
1937-02-15
Abstract
B/W photo, February 15, 1937. Refugee camps for white victims of the 1937 flood near Harrisburg, Louisiana.
Letter from the Governor of Kansas concerning the exodus of African Americans from Louisiana to Kansas in 1879.
title
Letter from the Governor of Kansas concerning the exodus of African Americans from Louisiana to Kansas in 1879.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, African Americans, Governors, Refugees
Date Issued
1879-08-08
Abstract
Text, August 8, 1879. No More Thank You. Letter from the Governor of Kansas concerning the exodus of African Americans from Louisiana to Kansas.
Cutting fire wood at a WPA-built refugee camp for victims of the 1937 flood in Harrisonburg, Louisiana
title
Cutting fire wood at a WPA-built refugee camp for victims of the 1937 flood in Harrisonburg, Louisiana
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Refugees, Refugee camps, Children, Boys, Disaster victims, Fuelwood
Date Issued
1937-02-14
Abstract
B/W photo, February 14, 1937. Young boys cutting fire wood at a WPA-built refugee camp for victims of the 1937 flood in Harrisonburg, Louisiana.
1937 Flood Refugee Camps
title
1937 Flood Refugee Camps
Subject
Floods, Flood control, Levees, Refugees, Refugee camps, Mississippi River, Disaster relief, Louisiana Flood of 1937, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1937
Abstract
Text, 1937. During the flood of 1937, the National Red Cross cared for thousands of displaced people in several Louisiana parishes.
Scene at an African American refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
title
Scene at an African American refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
Subject
Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, Relocation camps, Refugees, Floods, Evacuations, Disaster victims, African Americans
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, 1927. Scene at an African American (written on photo: "negro") refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana. Written on photo: "The Potatoe Squad."
Scene at an African American refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
title
Scene at an African American refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
Subject
Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, Relocation camps, Refugees, Floods, Evacuations, Disaster victims, African Americans
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, 1927. Scene at an African American (written on photo: "negro") refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana. Written on photo: "Refugee camp scene." mr-110.
Refugee cabins for African American victims of the 1937 flood near Calhoun, Louisiana in 1937
title
Refugee cabins for African American victims of the 1937 flood near Calhoun, Louisiana in 1937
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Refugees, Cabins, African Americans, Floods, Natural disasters
Date Issued
1937-02-15
Abstract
B/W photo, February 15, 1937. Refugee cabins for African Americans at Calhoun, Louisiana, between Jena and Jonesville. Cabins were constructed by WPA workmen for the victims of the 1937 flood.
View of a white refugee camp in White Hall, Louisiana in 1937
title
View of a white refugee camp in White Hall, Louisiana in 1937
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Refugees, Refugee camps, Cabins, Floods
Date Issued
1937-02-15
Abstract
B/W photo, February 15, 1937. View of a white refugee camp in White Hall, Louisiana, between Jena and Jonesville. These are cabins built by WPA workmen for refugees of the 1937 flood.
Refugees in Simmesport Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
title
Refugees in Simmesport Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
Subject
Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, Refugees, Floods, Disaster victims
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, 1927. Refugees in Simmesport Louisiana during the great flood of 1927. Written on photo: "Refugees - Simmesport." m-77.
Refugees at Hamburg Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
title
Refugees at Hamburg Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
Subject
Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, Refugees, Floods, Disaster victims
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, 1927. Refugees at Hamburg Louisiana during the great flood of 1927. Written on photo: "Refugees at Hamburg, 1927 flood." m-63.
Main street in African American refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
title
Main street in African American refugee camp near Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
Subject
Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, Relocation camps, Refugees, Floods, Evacuations, Disaster victims, African Americans
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, 1927. "Main Street" in African American (photo says: "Negro") refugee camp near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Group of African Americans leaving flooded Lenzburg Louisiana in 1916
title
Group of African Americans leaving flooded Lenzburg Louisiana in 1916
Subject
Floods, African Americans, Refugees
Date created ms
1916
Abstract
B&W photo, probably 1916. Group of African Americans with their belongings leaving flood-ravaged Lenzburg Louisiana. Red River Parish. Written on photo: "The way I guess I’ll leave Lenzburg."
New arrivals waiting to be vaccinated at the first white refugee camp at Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
title
New arrivals waiting to be vaccinated at the first white refugee camp at Baton Rouge Louisiana during the great flood of 1927
Subject
Louisiana Great Flood of 1927, Relocation camps, Refugees, Floods, Evacuations, Disaster victims, Vaccinations
Date created ms
1927
Abstract
B&W photo, 1927. New arrivals waiting to be vaccinated at the first white refugee camp at Baton Rouge during 1927 flood. Written on photo: "Refugees waiting to be vaccinated." mr-117.
Pohorelsky family
title
Pohorelsky family
Subject
Refugees, Immigrants, Children, Restaurant workers
Date created ms
1957-04-27
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption: (top) "Young Citizens -- Jane Pohorelsky holds Alice, the youngest member of the family, while 2-year-old Kathy keeps a sharp on the camera throught he rear window." (bottom) "'What'll It Be?' -- Gene Pohorelsky presents a big smile to his customers at Joseph's Drive-In. Gene is only one of many persons who have found peace and happiness in America."
Group of refugees
title
Group of refugees
Subject
Refugees, Disaster victims, Disaster relief, Children, Clothing & dress
Date created ms
1940-08
Abstract
Newspaper photograph of children walking down the street. Caption by Maude Reid: "A group of refugees returning to the Trade School after breakfast at the Masonic Temple. The breakfast consisted of oatmeal, eggs, bread and coffee or milk and oranges."

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