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Gremillion, Jack P. F.,. Jack Paul Faustin Gremillion oral history interview, 1995-1996.

Title: Jack Paul Faustin Gremillion oral history interview, 1995-1996.

Gremillion discusses his family, his attendance at LSU, the start of his legal practice, his infantry service in France during World War II, and his association with the American Legion. Gremillion primarily describes his political career, including his work as campaign manager for James A. Noe, running for attorney general, campaigning with Earl Long, his role in the Tidelands case, segregation in Louisiana and the related legal cases the attorney general's office handled, and voter discrimination. He also discusses his memories of several Louisiana political figures, including Earl Long, James A. Noe, Jimmie Davis, John McKeithen, Leander Perez, and A.P. Tureaud.

ArchivalResource: 6 sound cassettes (7.5 hours);Transcript (213 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71223379 View

Spaht, Carlos G., 1906-2002,. Carlos Spaht oral history interview, 1993.

Title: Carlos Spaht oral history interview, 1993.

Spaht discusses his family background, his attendance at LSU in the late 1920s, his military cadet training, his membership in a fraternity, his views on Huey Long, his law practice, his wartime service in China, his early work as a judge and involvement in other city and statewide politics, his term as president of the LSU Alumni Federation, his campaign for governor in 1952 with his views and relationships with other Louisiana politicians, his work with Baton Rouge's Bi-Racial Committee, his tenure on the LSU Board of Supervisors, and developments within the LSU System while he was president of the board.

ArchivalResource: 4 sound cassettes (4.75 hours);Transcript (267 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70201878 View

NAACP Office of Field Director of Louisiana. Records.

Title: NAACP Office of Field Director of Louisiana. Records.

There were two field directors during the period of this collection. They were Mary Jamison, who served as Field Director from 1966 to 1967 and Harvey Ronald H. Britton, who served until the field office was closed in 1976.

ArchivalResource: 48 microfilm reels.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44884751 View

Mmahat, John A.,. John A. and Arlene Mmahat oral history interview, 1986.

Title: John A. and Arlene Mmahat oral history interview, 1986.

John and Arlene Mmahat discuss Gillis Long's gubernatorial campaigns; his political positions; his relationships with other Louisiana politicians, especially John McKeithen, Edwin Edwards, and Russell Long; developments in Louisiana politics during Long's tenure, especially in the state legislature; Long's work with the Democratic Party; his staff; his health; and the election of Dave Treen as governor in 1979.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound cassettes (3 hours);Transcript (106 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77070635 View

Bankston, Jesse H. (Jesse Homer), 1907-. Jesse Bankston and Larry Bankston oral history interview, 1986.

Title: Jesse Bankston and Larry Bankston oral history interview, 1986.

Jesse Bankston and Larry Bankston discuss Long's gubernatorial campaigns in 1964 and 1971; Louisiana politicians, especially Russell Long and John McKeithen; Long's campaign fundraising talents; and Democratic Party politics.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes (2 hours);Transcript (50 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77070602 View

Deane, Ernie. Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [McKeithen in jeep with unidentified Brigadier General] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer].

Title: Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [McKeithen in jeep with unidentified Brigadier General] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1965.

Negative taken for June 15, 1965, Arkansas Gazette article "'General Mud' Harasses Guardsmen at Howitzer Drill," B1:2, and June 17, 1965, Arkansas Gazette article "Last Reports of Visit With 39th at Fort Chaffee," B1:2. The Arkansas and Louisiana 39th Infantry Division of the National Guard paraded for a review on Governor's Day, June 12, 1965 at Fort Chaffee near Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. Governor McKeithen riding in jeep with unidentified Brigadier General.

ArchivalResource: 1 negative : b&w ; 3 x 4 cm. (1 x 1 in.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52763301 View

Morgan, William,. William Morgan oral history interview, 1987.

Title: William Morgan oral history interview, 1987.

Morgan discusses his association with Gillis Long between 1970 and 1985, Long's gubernatorial campaigns, his relationship with John McKeithen, the issue of civil rights in Louisiana politics, Long's political fundraising, his work for the Democratic Party, his participation on foreign policy issues, his work in Congress, and his staff.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes (2 hours);Transcript (68 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77070624 View

Deane, Ernie. Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [Faubus, McKeithen and Clinger talking with unidentified generals] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer].

Title: Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [Faubus, McKeithen and Clinger talking with unidentified generals] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1965.

Negative taken for June 15, 1965, Arkansas Gazette article "'General Mud' Harasses Guardsmen at Howitzer Drill," B1:2, and June 17, 1965, Arkansas Gazette article "Last Reports of Visit With 39th at Fort Chaffee," B1:2. The Arkansas and Louisiana 39th Infantry Division of the National Guard paraded for a review on Governor's Day, June 12, 1965 at Fort Chaffee near Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. Governor Faubus, McKeithen, and Major General Sherman Clinger of Arkansas talking with unidentified generals during the review.

ArchivalResource: 1 negative : b&w ; 3 x 4 cm. (1 x 1 in.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52763298 View

Hunter, John Anderson, 1914-. John Hunter oral history interview, 1982.

Title: John Hunter oral history interview, 1982.

Interview deals with John Hunter's work as president of LSU from 1962-1972. Topics include the expansion of the LSU system; LSU's role as the state's flagship university; relationship with the Louisiana legislature; the building of the School of Veterinary Medicine; the LSU Athletic Department; the importance of public relations; alumni ties in Central America; and Hunter's work with Governor John McKeithen.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound cassettes;Transcript (38 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/238692536 View

Grisham-Kellogg-Faust family papers, circa 1860-circa 2009 (bulk 1899-1976).

Title: Grisham-Kellogg-Faust family papers, circa 1860-circa 2009 (bulk 1899-1976).

Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, personal papers and printed material reflecting social activities, family life and genealogy. Correspondence and photographs comprise the larger part of this collection, with personal papers, legal and financial papers, and printed material comprising a smaller portion. Letters discuss family matters, social events, health, personal activities and politics. They also describe activities of young adults and students in the first half of the 20th century, and logging in France during World War I. Photographs are comprised of card photographs, snapshots and copy prints of family members. They also include images of African American household employees, the 1927 Mississippi River Flood, and portraits of Gov. Sam Jones, Gov. John McKeithen and Senator Russell Long. Personal papers contain diaries, poems and notebooks. Legal and financial papers consist of land conveyances, inventories, receipts, invoices and statements for personal expenditures. There are also legal speeches made by Thomas W. Leigh (ca. 1973), funeral notices (1890-1927), wedding invitations, birth announcements, programs, and advertisements. A large part of the correspondence and photographs pertains to Daisy Emerson Grisham; her daughter, Louise Kellogg Leigh; and her granddaughter, Mary Stuart Kellogg.

ArchivalResource: 8.5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/758518809 View

Saunders, John,. John Saunders and Larry Vidrine oral history interview, 1986.

Title: John Saunders and Larry Vidrine oral history interview, 1986.

John Saunders and Larry Vidrine discuss Gillis Long's political views and methods; his liberal voting record on race issues; various Louisiana politicians, especially John McKeithen, deLesseps Morrison, Edwin Edwards, and Speedy Long; Louisiana gubernatorial elections; Gillis Long's accomplishments as a Congressman; and other Louisiana political subjects.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound cassette (1 hour);Transcript (37 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77070637 View

McKeithen, John J. (John Julian), 1918-. John McKeithen oral history interview, 1982.

Title: John McKeithen oral history interview, 1982.

Interview deals with McKeithen's recollections of his life while governor. Mentions his involvement in the funding and construction of the Assembly Center, CEBA and Paul Hebert Law Center, all at Louisiana State University. Also mentions his friendships with Terry Bradshaw and Jake Justice; and nephew, Bob Merideth, a recruiter for Chevron.

ArchivalResource: Transcript (33 p.);1 sound cassette (1 hour, 15 minutes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/239300429 View

Deane, Ernie. Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [Faubus talking, view 2] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer].

Title: Chaffee Last Review June 12, 1965 [Faubus talking, view 2] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1965.

Negative taken for June 15, 1965, Arkansas Gazette article "'General Mud' Harasses Guardsmen at Howitzer Drill," B1:2, and June 17, 1965, Arkansas Gazette article "Last Reports of Visit With 39th at Fort Chaffee," B1:2. The Arkansas and Louisiana 39th Infantry Division of the National Guard paraded for a review on Governor's Day, June 12, 1965 at Fort Chaffee near Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. Governor Faubus talking at the podium and to Gov. McKeithen and other generals.

ArchivalResource: 1 negative : b&w ; 3 x 4 cm. (1 x 1 in.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52763299 View

McKeithen, John J. (John Julian), 1918-. John J. McKeithen oral history interview, 1993.

Title: John J. McKeithen oral history interview, 1993.

The interview covers the life, career, political beliefs, and connections of John McKeithen up to 1993. Significant topics include race relations, development of the Louisiana economic and environmental industry, state and federal politics and political figures, and history and staff of LSU during the years of McKeithen's involvement.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound cassette (2 hours, 7 minutes);Transcript (69 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/262346277 View

Riddick, Winston W.,. Winston Riddick oral history interview, 1987.

Title: Winston Riddick oral history interview, 1987.

Riddick discusses civil rights politics in Louisiana; Louisiana politicians, political factions, and political science; Gillis Long's gubernatorial campaigns; Long's relationships with John McKeithen, Edwin Edwards, and other Louisiana politicians; his Congressional staff; his work for the Democratic Party; his opinions and roles in wider national political events; and Louisiana election corruption.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound cassettes (2.5 hours);Transcript (91 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77070619 View

LSU Libraries. Office of the Dean. Louisiana State University photograph collection. LSU Libraries, 1956-1979.

Title: Louisiana State University photograph collection. LSU Libraries, 1956-1979.

The LSU Libraries photographs consist primarily of photographic prints and slides of the construction, interior, and naming ceremony of Troy H. Middleton Library; steamboats carrying cotton; and portraits of John McKeithen and others.

ArchivalResource: 1.5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/237004988 View

Duval, Claude B. (Claude Berwick), 1914-1986. Claude B. Duval papers 1822-2006 (bulk 1950-1979).

Title: Claude B. Duval papers 1822-2006 (bulk 1950-1979).

This collection is divided into two main groups: Claude B. Duval and Easton family papers. The first group covers Duval's political career with a few aspects of his law practice and personal life. It includes numerous legislative bills and resolutions, political news, Duval's honors and certificates, political correspondence, and records of his campaigns for office. The second group contains records from the Easton family, who who are linked to Duval through his paternal grandfather--Dr. Claiborne Alexander Duval. This group contains materials concerning activities of various members of the Easton family during the late 1800s to early 1900s. It includes correspondence, recipe books, essays on local history, Civil War documents, stock certificates, accounting ledger sheets, autograph albums, campaign speeches, and notarial records.

ArchivalResource: 55 Linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/229895705 View