F. Edward Hébert (1901-1979) was the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana, holding office from 1941-1977. The collection consists of political correspondence, hundreds of scrapbooks and photograph albums, subject files, bound press releases and speeches, a manuscript for his autobiography (Last of the Titans), political cartoons, awards, and audio/visual materials.

Biographical Note

F. Edward Hébert (1901-1979) was the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana, holding office from 1941-1977. He graduated in 1924 from Tulane University and was the first sports editor of the Tulane Hullabaloo. A member of the Democratic party, Hébert was chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services from 1971-1975 as well as a member of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. He was also actively involved in the expansion of the junior ROTC program.

Subject/Index Terms

Democratic Party (La.)
Hébert, Felix Edward, 1901-1979.
Louisiana -- Politics and government.
United States. Army. Junior ROTC.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities.

Administrative Information

Repository: Offsite Repository

Alternate Extent Statement: 643 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions. Collection is stored offsite, please contact LaRC staff at least two business days in advance to determine availability of the collection.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright law.

Acquisition Source: F. Edward Hébert.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: F. Edward Hébert papers, Manuscripts Collection 650, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed by LAC Group in 2011.

Finding Aid Revision History: LAC created this record on 7/27/2010. Revised by Eira Tansey in March 2012.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Correspondence, 1941-1976],
[Series 2: Legislation (House Resolutions)],
[Series 3: Armed Services Committee, 1948-1976],
[Series 4: Military files, 1950s-1970s],
[Series 5: Campaign files, 1946-1972],
[Series 6: Speeches, 1940s-1960s],
[Series 7: Voting records, 1971-1976],
[Series 8: Congressional Committees],
[Series 9: Other materials],
[Series 10: Special files],
[Series 11: Index to records, tapes, and albums],
[Series 12: Federal Agencies, 1976],
[Series 13: Subject files],
[Series 14: Personal files],
[Series 15: Congressional Record],
[Series 16: Files on individuals],
[Series 17: Post offices],
[Series 18: Press releases],
[Series 19: Invitations, 1941-1971],
[Series 20: Last of the Titans manuscript],
[Series 21: Other papers and items],
[Series 22: District Office files],
[Series 23: Photographs],
[Series 24: Photograph albums, 1940-1978],
[Series 25: Scrapbooks, 1940-1979],
[Series 26: Tulane Hullabaloo, Book of Debates, 1916-1922],
[Series 27: Radio, 1945-1954],
[Series 28: Campaign speeches and press releases, 1948-1967],
[Series 29: Other volumes, 1944-1971],
[Series 30: Audiovisual materials],
[Series 31: Plaques, posters, prints, and other items, 1944-1976],
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Series 31: Plaques, posters, prints, and other items, 1944-1976

Box 891: Plaques, No date

Item 1: Plaque: "Jesuit Alumni Living Endowment Century Club Member, F. Edward Hébert," No date

Box 892: Plaques, 1966

Item 1: Plaque: "Presented to F. Edward Hébert for screening a three campus structure for Delgado College from Friends and Alumni of Delgado," 1966

Box 893: Plaques, 1976

Item 1: Plaque: "In Appreciation for Sponsoring the Junior ROTC Throughout the United States and as Reviewing Officer at Brother Martin High School NJROTC Regimental Review," November 11, 1976,

Box 894: Plaques, 1967

Item 1: Plaque: "Given on the occasion of his appointment to the rank 'Admiral of the Fleet' Saint Aloysius NJROTC Unit, New Orleans, Navy Day, 1967"

Box 895: Plaques, 1969

Item 1: Plaque: "F. Edward Hébert Day In Appreciation for Dedicated Service to the Security of Our Nation - Naval Air Station New Orleans," May 25, 1969

Box 896: Plaques, 1971

Item 1: Plaque: "General Muir Fairchild Award Presented by the Arnold Air Society," April 15, 1971

Box 897: Plaques, 1973

Item 1: Plaque: "For assistance and leadership in helping to secure this T-33 jet aircraft from Delgado College New Orleans," April, 1973

Box 898: Plaques, No date

Item 1: Plaque: "Navy Construction Battalion and Twentieth Naval Construction Regiment Fleet," No Date

Box 899: Plaque Parts and License Plates, 1967-1968; 1976; No date

Folder 1: Plaque plate: "Louisiana Municipal Association Appreciation to Hébert," March 15, 1976
Folder 2: Plaque plate: "Holy Cross High School Honorary Alumnus Award," April 2, 1967
Folder 3: Plaque plate: "Cajun of the Year Award from International House," November 14, 1968
Folder 4: Special license plate: "Association of Naval Aviation - VIP Official Car," No date
Folder 5: License plate: "District of Columbia Inauguration 1972 Plate Number 270," No date

Box 900: Poster, 1976

Item 1: Framed Poster: "'I Want You' Army Recruitment Poster signed by Marty Hoffmann and Dennis Rogers," November 24, 1976

Box 901: Prints, 1944

Folder 1: Unframed Naval Print: "Motor Torpedo Boats," 1944
Folder 2: Unframed Naval Print: "U.S.S. Preble," 1944
Folder 3: Unframed Naval Print: "U.S.S. Curtiss," 1944
Folder 4: Unframed Naval Print: "U.S.S. San Diego," 1944
Folder 5: Unframed Naval Print: "Samuel D. Ingham," 1944

Box 902: Miscellaneous, No date

Item 1: Miscellaneous Item: Hébert desk plaque, No Date
Item 2: Miscellaneous Item: Baton passed in freefall by Navy Parachute Team (East), No Date

Volume 401: Publication: Creed of a Congressman, F. Edward Hebert of Louisiana / edited and evaluated by Glenn R. Conrad, 1970

Volume 402: Publication: "Last of the Titans", the life and times of Congressman F. Edward Hebert of Louisiana / by F. Edward Hebert with John McMillan, 1976

Volume 403: Publication: Unveiling of a portrait of the Honorable F. Edward Hebert, 1971

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