1. Alexander, Ceneilla Bower
ca. 1900-1930
1,532 items

Contains a fine collection of Mardi Gras costume sketches and float designs by Ceneilla Bower Alexander, a leading carnival designer.

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2. Arts and Crafts Club of New Orleans
1916-1917
1,987 items

Many women active in the arts are represented in these papers, especially Sarah F. Henderson, principal benefactor and president of the club for many years. The Club maintained an art club and a gallery in the French Quarter. This group assisted the fine arts and artists in the New Orleans area by sponsoring classes in various media, by holding exhibits, and occasionally by providing a sales outlet for members and students. Correspondence, scrapbooks, brochures, and clippings include items regarding the group's inception, artists, exhibits, classes, awards, and artists' sponsors. Among the artists included are Caroline Durieux, Enrique Alferez, Conrad Albrizio, and John McCrady.

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3. A Sketch of My Travels Through Sabine While Looking At the Country
ca. late 1840s

Louise Maria DeLoach's account of "White Sulphur Springs," a resort in Sabine Parish, provides insight into mid-nineteenth century recreational travel and a variety of topics including local occupations, hunting, religion, weather, and crime.

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4. Barnhart, Marguerite B.
1849-1881
2 volumes

Scrapbooks containing news clippings from contemporary newspapers.

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5. Bennett, Pattie
1887
2 items

Pattie Bennett was the daughter of William Bennett, printer of the Times-Democrat. This scrapbook page includes an invitation and dance card for a "Fancy Dress and Masquerade Soirée."

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6. Blanchard, Ossita Mollere y
1802
1 item

Lineage and religious history of Ossita Mollere y Blanchard, bride of Lt. Rafael Croquer, July 13, 1802.

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7. Blu Lu and Danny Narker Ephemera
1994-1998
4 items

This small collection of items related to these two jazz greats, includes black and white publicity photographs; Danny Barker memorial programs, 1994 March 17; Louise "Blu Lu" Barker memorial program, 1998 May 13.

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8. Boirier, Jeanne
1802
1 item

Bonaparte, as First Consul, grants a pension to Jeanne Boirier, as widow of a veteran.

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9. Breaud, Evelina
June 3, 1893
1 volume

Copybook of poetry belonging to Evelina Breaud, a schoolgirl at Convent of Perpetual Adoration, St. James, Louisiana.

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10. Bright-Richardson Family
1888-1947
29 items

Includes letters from Susie Richardson's visit to Europe in 1888.