Rene Jacques Rousseve papers

Collection

Identifier: 322

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The papers of Rene Jacques Rousseve contain professional, as well as academic papers that document Rousseve's life as a social worker and civic leader. The papers encompass 2.0 linear feet and include correspondence, report cards, newspaper clippings, diplomas, employment records, photographs, and awards.

The correspondence focuses on Rousseve's employment with the State of Louisiana. Main correspondents include Amy McDonnall, Everlyn Perkins, and Lillie Nairne. Of note is a letter dated January 10, 1956, discussing a ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission concering desegregation of inter-state travel on trains and buses. The collection includes Rousseve's employment records, including evaluations and applications. Of interest are two manuscripts written by Rousseve entitled "Tossed by Fortune" and "Attitude as Expressive of the Personality of the Negro Adolescent in New Orleans".

Dates

Created: 1924-1974
Other: Majority of material found in 1942-1956
Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1984

Creator

Roussève, Rene Jacques, 1911-1982 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Renee J. Rousseve Papers are open and available for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright to these papers has not been assigned to the Amistad Research Center. It is the responsibility of an author to secure permission for publication from the holder of the copyright to any material contained in this collection.

Extent

1.88 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The papers of Rene Jacques Rousseve consist of correspondence, report cards, newspaper clippings, employment records, photographs, and awards. They are arranged alphabetically by document format. Also, included in the papers are oversized boxes containing a plaque, diplomas and certificates.

Physical Access Requirements

Box 2 contains fragile rolled up certificates.

Source of Acquisition

Mrs. Rene J. Rousseve

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Appraisal Information

The Rene J. Rousseve papers are a rich documentary source for research in the area of African American Social Workers and public welfare of New Orleans.