Scope and Contents Dr. Henry E. Braden III's papers center on New Orleans' political, professional, and social circles of the latter half of the twentieth century. The papers include personal and political correspondence, military records, awards and honors, programs, invitations, newspaper clippings on the Braden and Haydel families, photographs, and other collected materials. Of particular note is Dr. Braden's sizable collection of political correspondence and campaign materials for politicians...

Content Description The Arthur T. Davidson papers include correspondence, invitations, programs, speeches, and printed items generated by the medical profession and the educational institutions attended by Davidson. One speech was presented by Davidson before the Alumnae Banquet at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 15, 1982. Davidson was honored as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year 1982. The title of the address was The Role of the Historic Black College in the...