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Eunice Paddio-Johnson oral history interview
title
Eunice Paddio-Johnson oral history interview
Subject
African Americans, Louisiana, Social conditions, African Americans, Civil rights, Louisiana, African Americans, Suffrage, Louisiana, Segregation in education, Louisiana, Saint Helena Parish, Civil rights movements, Louisiana, African American teachers and the community, Louisiana, Saint Helena Parish, African American freemasons, Louisiana, School boards, African American membership, Louisiana, Saint Helena Parish
Date created ms
1998
Abstract
Eunice Paddio-Johnson discusses her memories of racism as a child and as an adult, her education and teaching in segregated schools in Saint Helena Parish, efforts to register black voters, her experience as the first black member of the Saint Helena Parish School Board, the roles of the Freemasons and Order of the Eastern Star in the civil rights movement, the Louisiana Education Association, and her work with various civic associations., http://www.lib.lsu.edu/sites/all/files/oralhistory/abstracts/civilrights/Paddio-Johnson_Eunice.pdf
City School Board shown in action
title
City School Board shown in action
Subject
School boards, Meetings
Date created ms
1951-04-15
Abstract
Newspaper photographs and captions: "School board members hear manufacturer's representative (standing) read bids his company has submitted on new equipment.... G. Lewis Dunn (standing), of Dunn & Quinn, architects, reports to school board members on progress of various buildings projects under way at Lake Charles schools."
Pupils see how board operates
title
Pupils see how board operates
Subject
School boards, Lake Charles High School (Lake Charles, La.)
Date created ms
1950-10-18
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption: "A 'Democracy vs. Communism and Socialism' program conducted under Junior Chamber of Commerce asupices in Lake Charles, La., high school Tuesday showed students how the city school board operates and what are the qualifications for school board members. James Coward, a Jaycee, is shown addressing the public forum. Others seated, left to right, are A.J. St. Dizier, principal; Arthur L. Gayle, Jr., who was master of ceremonies; Jules Reinauer, chairman of the Citizenship day events; George Hines and Mrs. E.B. Watson, school board members; and G.W. Ford, city schools superintendent..."
Alma Mater to thousands now charred shell
title
Alma Mater to thousands now charred shell
Subject
Lake Charles High School (Lake Charles, La.), School boards
Date created ms
1951-05-29
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption: "Emergency meeting of Lake Charles School Board to make temporary plans for the accomodation of pupils in the fall, discuss building of a new school and arrange for insurance settlement. Left to right at the table are secretary to the board, George Hines; Mark D. Wentz, Jr., board president; G.W. Ford, superintendent of schools; Frank Fields; Mrs. E.B. Watson; and Dr.G.H. Hewett."
School board office in Napoleonville Louisiana
title
School board office in Napoleonville Louisiana
Subject
School boards, Education, Schools, Buildings
Date created ms
1960, 1969
Abstract
B&W photo, 1960's. School board office in Napoleonville Louisiana, Assumption Parish.
School board convention
title
School board convention
Subject
Panoramic photographs, Group portraits, School boards
Date Issued
1930
Abstract
Panoramic group portrait, taken on the steps of a building, of attendees of a school board convention.
School board convention
title
School board convention
Subject
Panoramic photographs, Group portraits, School boards
Date Issued
1930
Abstract
Panoramic group portrait, taken on the steps of a building, of attendees of a school board convention.
Description and conditions in which boys are admitted to the Jesuit High School in New Orleans Louisiana.
title
Description and conditions in which boys are admitted to the Jesuit High School in New Orleans Louisiana.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Boys, Students, Schools, Private schools, School boards, Sports, Football, Universities & colleges, School principals, Religious education, Religious orders
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Text, date unknown, circa 1930s. Jesuit High School. Boys. 4533 S. Carrollton Avenue. Description and conditions in which boys are admitted to the Jesuit High School in New Orleans. The school was founded in 1847 by the Fathers of the Society of Jesus. The article also mentions the sports and music programs of the school and describes its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In the 1934-35 school year there were 820 students enrolled under President Father Bassich.
Description and history of government day school in LaSalle Parish for the Choctaw children in the 1930s
title
Description and history of government day school in LaSalle Parish for the Choctaw children in the 1930s
Subject
School boards, Sawmills, Indians of North America
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Text, 1930s. Indian Tribes Still In Existance. Description of a government da school for Indians of the Choctaw tribes near White Sulphur Springs, Louisiana. The school is operated from within a building constructed by the Works Progess Administration. A paragraph concerning the population and growth of the Choctaw within the parish is also found. Includes notes, bibliography, interviews and archeology notes.
Description and history of St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans Louisiana as documented in the 1930s.
title
Description and history of St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans Louisiana as documented in the 1930s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Girls, Students, Schools, Private schools, School boards, Universities & colleges, Religious education, Religious orders, Uniforms
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Text, exact date unknown. St. Mary's Dominican College. Girls. 7214 St. Charles Ave. Description and history of St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans Louisiana as documented in the 1930s. A detailed description of the how the school and its campus have progressed with the city is included. The total enrollment of the 1935-36 semester was 300.
[ Three letters regarding the New Orleans School Board's Loyalty Oaths]
title
Three letters regarding the New Orleans School Board's Loyalty Oaths]
Subject
Oaths, United States, Allegiance, Teaching, Freedom of, United States, Civil liberties, Teachers, School boards, New Orleans (La.), Schools
Date created ms
1941-01
Abstract
Three letters regarding the New Orleans School Board's attempt to require loyalty oaths from all teachers.
School Board Building in Oak Grove, La.
title
School Board Building in Oak Grove, La.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Educational facilities, School boards, Buildings, Signs (Notices)
Date Issued
1937-02-18
Abstract
B/W photo, February 18, 1937. School Board Building. WPA-remodeled school board building in Oak Grove, Louisiana. "USA WPA Work Progam" sign in front yard. Construction started: 12/14/1935. Construction completed: 4/29/1936.
President Frazar and Guests on Southwestern Campus
title
President Frazar and Guests on Southwestern Campus
Subject
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Men, School boards
Date Issued
1940-04-06
Abstract
President Frazar, Lafayette Parish School Board Members and others, on Southwestern Campus, April 6, 1940.
Article: NOPS Grads Book Nabs Pulitzer for Fiction
title
Article: NOPS Grads Book Nabs Pulitzer for Fiction
Subject
Authors, Books, Literature, Newpspapers, School boards
Date created ms
1981-05, 1981-05
Abstract
Article in New Orleans Public School newspaper, Applause about the J.K. Toole's award of the Pulitzer for A Confederacy of Dunces. Article includes images of Thelma Toole and J.K. Toole.
Article: NOPS Grads Book Nabs Pulitzer for Fiction
title
Article: NOPS Grads Book Nabs Pulitzer for Fiction
Subject
Authors, Books, Literature, Newpspapers, School boards
Date created ms
1981-05, 1981-05
Abstract
Article in New Orleans Public School newspaper, Applause about the J.K. Toole's award of the Pulitzer for A Confederacy of Dunces. Article includes images of Thelma Toole and J.K. Toole.
School Board Offices and Educational Services Center
title
School Board Offices and Educational Services Center
Subject
School boards, Schools
Warning Is Issued On School Absenteeism (4/22/65)
title
Warning Is Issued On School Absenteeism (4/22/65)
Subject
African American schools, Civil rights demonstrations, School boards
Date created ms
1965-04-22
Legal Action Expected On School Absenteeism (10/19/65)
title
Legal Action Expected On School Absenteeism (10/19/65)
Subject
Student activism, Bogalusa Voters League, School boards, Segregation in education
Date created ms
1965-10-19
Abstract
The Bogalusa School Board prepares a lawsuit against a student boycott of the segregated, Black-only schools. The students were protesting unequal facilities, staffing and equipment, as well as the fact that Black students were regularly compelled to mow the School Superintendent's lawn.
End of Absenteeism Asked by Board / Governor Backs School Officials 'Lawful Stand' (10/22/65)
title
End of Absenteeism Asked by Board / Governor Backs School Officials 'Lawful Stand' (10/22/65)
Subject
Segregation in education, Student activism, School boards
Date created ms
1965-10-22
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