African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Politics and government
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
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
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Lewis Family papers