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Medusa afraid
title
Medusa afraid
Subject
Medusa, Women
Date created ms
1956
Abstract
Ms. Durieux related that the subject represents Medusa, which she feels man always associates with fright. She feels the print suggested the mood of fright, an emotion many shared during the 1950's when man was aware of the growing horror the atomic bomb was capable of creating.
Tracery
title
Tracery
Subject
Windows, Decorations
Date created ms
1955
Abstract
Abstract design suggestive of the tracery of a window or perhaps a spider's web.
In circles
title
In circles
Subject
Abstract Paintings
Date created ms
1956
Abstract
The work presents an abstract composition of lines, spots and cloud-like forms which spiral outward from the center of the picture.
Examen
title
Examen
Subject
Authors, Literature, Scholars, Student works, Universities & colleges, Testing
Date created ms
1955-10-27, 1955-10-27
Name
Toole, John Kennedy 1937-1969
Abstract
Exam written in both Spanish and English for Dr. Smith's Spanish 311 class.
Blue Book exam
title
Blue Book exam
Subject
Authors, Ficticious characters, Literature, Students, Testing, Universities & colleges
Date created ms
1955-03-12, 1955-03-12
Name
Tulane University
Abstract
Exam written in a Standard Examination Blue Book for Dr. Ballard's Philosophy 102D class.
Philosophy exam
title
Philosophy exam
Subject
Authors, Literature, Philosophy, Student works, Universities & colleges
Date created ms
1955-12-01, 1955-12-01
Name
Toole, John Kennedy, 1937-1969
Abstract
Discussion of Plato's concept of the individual written for Dr. Ballard's Philosophy 101D class.
Bill Russell (Amer. Music), George Avakian (Columbia) and Claire Austin in front of Artisan Hall.
title
Bill Russell (Amer. Music), George Avakian (Columbia) and Claire Austin in front of Artisan Hall.
Date created ms
1955-10-08
Abstract
[Originally said Economy Hall, replaced by Artisan Hall]. Stamped: Dr. Edmond Souchon / Pan-American Life Ins. Co. Bldg. / 2400 Canal Street / New Orleans, LA. Originally housed with: Prints from Dr. Souchon 1952-57 / see other larger envelope
Armand Hug, Claire Austin, Tootsie Hug, Raymond Burke, and Sherwood Mangiapane during a pause at practice session
title
Armand Hug, Claire Austin, Tootsie Hug, Raymond Burke, and Sherwood Mangiapane during a pause at practice session
Date created ms
1955-10-07
Abstract
Stamped: Dr. Edmond Souchon / Pan-American Life Ins. Co. Bldg. / 2400 Canal Street / New Orleans, LA.. Originally housed with: Prints from Dr. Souchon 1952-57 / see other larger envelope
Eddie Pierson, Jim Robinson, Kid Howard, Chester Jones, Louis Gallaud, Sidney Brown
title
Eddie Pierson, Jim Robinson, Kid Howard, Chester Jones, Louis Gallaud, Sidney Brown
Date created ms
1955
Abstract
Sticker on verso: Dr. Edmond Souchon, II / 2400 Canal St. --- Suite 301 / New Orleans 19, Louisiana. Originally housed with: Prints from Dr. Souchon 1952-57 / see other larger envelope
Miss Marie Purvis
title
Miss Marie Purvis
Subject
School board members, Teachers, Central School (Lake Charles, La.), Retirements
Date created ms
1955-06-19
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption: "Miss Marie Purvis, retiring from Central school after 28 years of teaching, receives a gift from Dr. J. Y. Garber, vice president of the Lake Charles city school board."
George Avakian (Columbia Records) & Bill Russell (Amer. Music) peer over balcony at Artisan Hall.
title
George Avakian (Columbia Records) & Bill Russell (Amer. Music) peer over balcony at Artisan Hall.
Date created ms
1955, 10-8
Name
Souchon, Edmond, II, 1897-1968
Abstract
Caption typed. Originally "Economy Hall," crossed out, with "Artisan Hall" written by hand below it. Stamped: Dr. Edmond Souchon, / Pan-American Life Ins. Co. Bldg. / 2400 Canal Street / New Orleans, La. Originally housed in: 10" Box #1
Bill Russell (Amer. Music), Claire Austin, George Avakian (Columbia) and Marie Souchon
title
Bill Russell (Amer. Music), Claire Austin, George Avakian (Columbia) and Marie Souchon
Date created ms
1955, 10-8
Name
Souchon, Edmond, II, 1897-1968
Abstract
Stamped: Dr. Edmond Souchon, / Pan-American Life Ins. Co. Bldg. / 2400 Canal Street / New Orleans, La.. Originally housed in: 10" Box #1
Southwest Louisiana Historical Society
title
Southwest Louisiana Historical Society
Subject
Southwest Louisiana Historical Association, Pictorial works, Civic leaders
Date created ms
1955-03-06
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption:"Historical Society Leaders. Some of the leaders of the year-old Southwest Louisiana Historical society, organized in Lake Charles, are pictured today. Top Left: District Judge Preston L. Savoy and Mrs. G. W. Ford, both of Lake Charles, are serving on the program committee. Mrs. Ford, chairman of the committee, is the wife of the Lake Charles superintendent of schools. Top Right: Miss Bonnie Mae Smith, left, co-ordinator of the Lake Charles elementary schools, and Dr. J. A. Crawford, pediatrician, both members of the program committee, confer with Miss Maude Reid, right, society president, on early history of the area in relation to future society programs. Miss Reid, retired school nurse, has herself compiled 14 scrapbooks on Lake Charles and Calcasieu parish through the years. Below: Dr. Karl Ashburn, left, head of the commerce department of McNeese State college, Lake Charles, and J. W. Sanders, political science professor at Southwestern Louisiana institute, are chairman and member, respectively, of publicity and public relations for the society."
Photo receipt and envelopes
title
Photo receipt and envelopes
Date created ms
1955-12-29
Abstract
Envelope: 8x10 / Victor Rec. Session / Jelly Bd. / 1926 / 2 Negs / L. to Rt. / O. Simeon (clar) A. Hilaire (dr) J. Lindsay (bass) / J. St. Cyr (Bj) Kid Ory (trom) Geor. Mitchel (tpt) / Jelly Roll / KK prob. has these 2 Negs. Envelope: New Neg. / Jelly Roll / Copied from Rudi Belsh's / Orig. print. Jan. 1977 / KK has / Neg (1990). Envelope: New / Jelly Roll Neg. / copied from Rudi / Blesh's orig. --- Jan. '77 / KK has neg. (1991). Invoice from Blum's Photo Arts, Chicago, Ill., to American Music Records, Chicago, Ill., for several negatives, prints and. 23 Richard B. Allen. MSS 520, Williams Research Center, page 284. contact prints. Order dated 29 Dec. 1955; stamped paid 5 Jan. 1956. Three envelopes and one invoice. Originally housed with: Simeon Negs. (Jelly etc.) & Barney Bigard Dec. 1955 / other Jelly Roll Negs. / (from Rudi Blesh, etc.)
1955-02-18 - Baskin
title
1955-02-18 - Baskin
Subject
Basketball, Sports
Date created ms
1955-02-18
Abstract
Record of basketball games between Baskin High School's girl's under Coach Edna Tiny Tarbutton and opponents during 1954 and 1955.
Alcee Fortier Collection (Valcour Aime)
title
Alcee Fortier Collection (Valcour Aime)
Subject
Fortier, Alce?e, 1856-1914, Fortier, James Joseph, 1890-1961, Plantation journals, Slave records, Aim, Valcour
Date created ms
1832, 1956
Abstract
Collection of papers/books of several generations of the family of Alcee Fortier [1856-1914], Louisiana historian and professor of Romance languages at the University of Louisiana and Tulane University in New Orleans. Included in the collection are sever
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