C.C. Dejoie, Jr. papers

Collection

Identifier: 443

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This small collection consists of C.C. Dejoie, Jr.'s correspondence, awards, certificates, membership identification cards, and other papers . Papers are related to his civic engagements: Louisiana Press Association, United States Postal Service Department, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Commander's Club, and The Republican Presidential Task Force.

Dates

Created: 1965-1994
Other: Date acquired: 02/22/1994

Creator

Dejoie, C.C., Jr. (Constant Charles) (d. 1993) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

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.

Biographical Note

Born to Creole parents, Constant Charles, Sr. and Vivian Dejoie, C.C. Dejoie, Jr. was educated at Talladega College. After graduating in 1937, he took over the New Orleans-based Louisiana Weekly, which was established in 1925 by his father. He served as business manager from 1938 until 1969, and president and publisher of the publication after that time. Dejoie Jr. served as a board member of Liberty Bank and Trust, was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Commander's Club, and was for a time a co-owner of the New Orleans Saints football team. He, along with his family members, owned the Dejoie Taxicab Company.

Extent

0.80 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Arranged chronologically within each folder or box.

Source of Acquisition

Mr. Henry Dejoie

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Appraisal Information

Papers and awards documenting the life and interests of C.C. Dejoie, Jr.

Related Materials

Louisiana Weekly Photograph Collection.

O.C.W. Taylor Papers.

Amistad Research Center also holds issues of the Louisiana Weekly in paper and microfilm formats.