Eugene M. Violette collection, 1785-1945 (bulk 1922-1937).

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Eugene M. Violette collection, 1785-1945 (bulk 1922-1937).

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Correspondence, printed material, writings, and LSU memorabilia comprise the Eugene M. Violette papers. Correspondence is of a professional nature reflecting Violette's association with the University, professional organizations, publishers, and colleagues. Printed items include newspapers and clippings related to Louisiana, football, World Wars I and II, and Huey Long's assassination. Imprints and publications pertain to a variety of topics including, early LSU history. Writings include drafts of conference papers, notes, short biographical sketches, and an incomplete manuscript describing Civil War experiences of the Dufur family. Memorabilia includes handbills, fliers, and programs concerning student politics, campus events, football, social functions, and religious organizations. Museum records consist of material collected by Eugene Violette in his capacity as director of the LSU Historical museum. These records include historical manuscripts, artifacts and cloth samples, and correspondence. Much of the correspondence concerns donors and the shipment of museum equipment. Notes, note cards, shipping documents related to museum equipment, and a survey of Confederate pensions (Feb. 1, 1933) comprise miscellaneous items. Among the historical papers are printed items, records documenting transfer of property in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (1841-1881), legal documents, and an autobiography of James Starr (1889) reflecting 19th century life. Additionally, there are several photographs, mostly unidentified persons and buildings; however, photographs do include Abraham Lincoln (n.d.) and two New Orleans street scenes.

4.3 linear feet.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7155002

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Historical Museum.

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Eugene Morrow Violette, a professor of history at Louisiana State University until his death in 1940, is credited as one of the founders of the "Dixie Museum" in the LSU War Memorial Tower that later became known as the Historical Museum. The museum was comprised of two smaller exhibitions, each housed in a wing of the Tower. One held material of a military interest and the other contained items related to the history of Louisiana State University. From the description of Louisiana S...

Violette, E. M. (Eugene Morrow), 1873-1940

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A professor of history at Louisiana State University credited with the establishment of the "Dixie Museum" in the LSU Memorial Tower. The museum was later renamed the Historical Museum. From the description of Eugene M. Violette collection, 1785-1945 (bulk 1922-1937). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 261139936 Violette was head of the History Dept. at First District Normal School, Kirksville, Mo. He collected these letters for their ...

Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935

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Huey Long Pierce, Louisiana governor and United States senator, was born 30 August 1893, near Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, and died 10 September 1935. He studied law and practiced in Winnfield after 1915; served as Louisiana public service commissioner (1921-1926); was elected governor of Louisiana (1928); was elected to the United States Senate (1930); and organized the Share-Our-Wealth Society (1934) for which he had national support. On 8 September 1935 he was shot by Dr. Carl A. Weiss ...

Dufur family.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

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Arthur Taylor Prescott (1863-1942) graduated from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La., in 1884. He became commandant of the student cadet organization at the University of Virginia in 1887, the first president of the Louisiana Industrial Institute at Ruston in 1894, and professor of government at Louisiana State University in 1899. From the description of Arthur T. Prescott receipts, 1880-1885. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 308362360 ...