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Lewis Family papers
Collection
Identifier: 788
Scope and Contents
The papers of the Lewis Family (circa 1860-1977; bulk 1880-1950) from Natchitoches, Louisiana, contain significant documents related to Louisiana’s Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction eras, extensive examples of late 19th and early 20th century portraiture, and the relationships and achievements of an African American family across generations. Family members represented throughout the collection include patriarch John G. Lewis Sr. (1849-1931); his wife Virginia Thompson (1864-1931); and...
Dates:
Created: circa 1860-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1880-1950; Other: Date acquired: 08/08/2012
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A.P. Tureaud papers addendum
Collection
Identifier: 367-1
Scope and Contents
The addition to the A.P. Tureaud papers contains records of civil rights cases, correspondence, collected material, and records related to the Knights of Peter Claver, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and other organizations. The correspondence files contain letters from Daniel Byrd, O.C.W. Taylor, Mordecai W. Johnson, and Jim Moreau. The correspondence files pertaining to Daniel Byrd concern voter registration problems in Jackson Parish. Present is a letter...
Dates:
Created: 1868-1997; Other: Majority of material found in 1964-1970; Other: Date acquired: 09/02/1981
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Amistad Research Center
A.P. Tureaud papers
Collection — Container: Microfilm
Identifier: 367
Scope and Contents
The papers of Alexander Pierre Tureaud occupy 31 linear feet of shelf space. Among the largest groups of papers are records of civil rights cases, correspondence, and non-financial reports. Among the records of civil rights cases are those concerning school desegregation, teacher salary equalization, transportation, and public accommodations. There are also records of cases concerning colleges and trade schools. Lastly, are records of the State of Louisiana v. National Association for the...
Dates:
Created: 1798-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1926-1972; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1974
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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- African American lawyers -- Louisiana -- Political activity -- History -- Sources 2
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- Tureaud, A. P. (Alexander Pierre) 2
- Breda, Beatrice Cecelia Lewis, 1887-1974 1
- Burghardt, Vivian Beulah Lewis, 1897-1921 1
- Deszadier, Clara Isabelle Lewis, 1888-1948 1
- Hayes, Ruth Lewis Hedrick 1
- Hedrick, Ruth Irene Lewis, 1889-1943 1
- Knights of Peter Claver 1
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- Lewis, John G., Jr. (John Gideon), 1904-1979 1
- Lewis, John G., Sr. (John Gideon), 1851-1931 1
- Lewis, Lambert L'Ouverture (Beau), 1894-1965 1
- Lewis, Scott (Anderson Scott), 1891-1941 1
- Lewis, Vinita, 1907-1969 1
- Lewis, Virginia Thompson (Mary L.L.L. Virginia), 1864-1931 1
- Louisiana Education Association 1
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