Jefferson Democratic Association records, 1954-1972 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Jefferson Democratic Association records, 1954-1972

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 412

Primary Creator: Jefferson Democratic Association (Jefferson Parish, La.)

Extent: 16.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection consists of 16 boxes and 2 oversize folders. It is 7 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 12/07/1967

Subjects: Democratic Party (La.), Jefferson Democratic Association (Jefferson Parish, La.), Jefferson Parish (La.)

Forms of Material: Census tracts., Congressional districts., Maps.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains files, photographs, and correspondence of the Jefferson Democratic Association, a political organization in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, founded and led by Jules Mollere. Records include voting returns, lists of candidates and election workers, newspaper clippings, campaign posters, and membership cards, many of which refer to the political and social climate in Jefferson Parish at the time, and the various scandals the parish faced.

Subject/Index Terms

Democratic Party (La.)
Jefferson Democratic Association (Jefferson Parish, La.)
Jefferson Parish (La.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 7 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

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

Acquisition Source: Hugh Oliver.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Jefferson Democratic Association records, Manuscripts Collection 412, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection preliminarily processed in 1997.

Finding Aid Revision History: Boxes 15 and 16 processed by LAC Group.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 821933675

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Office files A-L, 1954 - 1959],
[Box 2: Office files M-Z, 1954 - 1960],
[Box 3: Polling places, 1955 - 1960],
[Box 4: Correspondence and photographs, 1955 - 1960],
[Box 5: Voting and employment records, 1956 - 1959],
[Box 6: Commissioners, 1956 - 1960],
[Box 7: Voter registration lists, 1955 - 1957],
[Box 8: Candidates, 1955 - 1960],
[Box 9: Campaign materials, 1953 - 1960],
[Box 10: Newspaper clippings and records, 1955 - 1960],
[Box 11: Election records, 1932 - 1960],
[Box 12: Hugh Oliver material, 1955 - 1963],
[Box 13: Membership cards, 1955 - 1959],
[Box 14: Membership cards, 1955 - 1959],
[Box 15],
[Box 16],
[Oversize folder 1: Election counts and totals, January 17, 1956 and December 5, 1959],
[Oversize folder 2: Campaign posters, 1956 - 1958 and undated],
[All]

Box 8: Candidates, 1955 - 1960

Folder 1: School board candidates, 1956
Folder 2: Preliminary data sheet and bulletin, October 1955
Folder 3: Bob Murphy biographical data and photographs, 1957
Folder 4: Outdated candidate lists, 1955
Folder 5: Candidate registration forms, November 1957
Folder 6: Jules Mollere correspondence and photographs, 1955 - 1956
Folder 7: French Jordan correspondence and photographs, 1955 -1960
Folder 8: William Justice, Jr. correspondence and photographs, 1955
Folder 9: Erle Keith biographical data and photo, 1955
Folder 10: Leo Kerner, Jr. deposit record, undated
Folder 11: William Manning deposit sheet, undated
Folder 12: Joseph Montgomery candidate registration sheet, undated
Folder 13: Ernest Morales deposit record, undated
Folder 14: Natchez Morice correspondence and photographs, 1955
Folder 15: Philip Pasateri records, 1955
Folder 16: Clyde Pregeant candidate sheet and platform, 1955
Folder 17: Ervin Post candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 18: Emile Prejean, Jr. candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 19: Harry Sadler, Jr. deposit record, 1955
Folder 20: Samuel Staggers correspondence and photographs, 1955
Folder 21: Atward Theriot candidate sheet and deposit record, 1955
Folder 22: Jay Weil Jr. deposit record, undated
Folder 23: Robert Wiegand correspondence and photographs, 1955
Folder 24: John Stone biographical material and photographs, 1955
Folder 25: William Coci biographical material and photographs, 1955
Folder 26: Conrad Adams deposit record, undated
Folder 27: Herman Adam candidate sheet and deposit record, 1955
Folder 28: James Arnoult correspondence, 1955
Folder 29: James Aldige, Jr. candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 30: Henry Atkins candidate sheet, deposit record, and photo, 1955
Folder 31: Cyril Bernard candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 32: Vial Blanke deposit records, 1955
Folder 33: Frank Bradberry candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 34: Edward Camnetar candidate sheet, deposit records, and photo, 1955
Folder 35: Martin Carter deposit records, undated
Folder 36: Charles Ceruti, Jr. deposit records, 1955
Folder 37: Landry Cheramie candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 38: Harry Collins candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 39: Robert Conroy deposit records, 1955
Folder 40: Percy Crosby candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 41: Mirtle Dugas deposit record, undated
Folder 42: Nelson Falgout candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 43: Donald Gillen deposit records, undated
Folder 44: James Groetsch, Jr. deposit record, undated
Folder 45: Charles Hooper deposit record and candidate sheet, 1955
Folder 46: Warren Hunter photos and candidate sheet, undated
Folder 47: Anthony Caramonta candidate sheet, deposit record, and photos, undated
Folder 48: Cullen Schouest photos and biographical material, 1957
Folder 49: Harold Kytle photos and data sheet, 1957
Folder 50: Leycester Trauth photographs and data sheets, 1957
Folder 51: Alwynn Cronvich candidate sheet, deposit record, and photos, 1955
Folder 52: Paul Pottharst candidate sheet, deposit record, and photos, 1955

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