Henry C. Minor papers, 1846-1956 (bulk 1918-1956).

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Henry C. Minor papers, 1846-1956 (bulk 1918-1956).

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Papers relate to the estate of Henry C. Minor and contain letters, maps, photographs, reports and items reflecting the management, reorganization, and financing of sugar plantations, including the Southdown Plantation in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, especially during the 1930s. Many items relate to sugar technology and the revival of the Louisiana sugar industry in the 20th century through the introduction of fungus resistant sugarcane, specifically P.O.J. cane. Included are materials on tick eradication and the Louisiana rice industry. A scrapbook (1912-1952) concerns P.O.J. cane growing, sugar refining, and damage through storms and flooding. Printed items include books, circulars, periodicals, clippings and pamphlets concerning the sugar industry, agriculture, and commerce, chiefly in Louisiana and the United States.

1,263 items.86 v. (85 pr. v., 1 ms. v.)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Pipes, David Washington, 1886-1968.

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David W. Pipes was a sugar planter and attorney of New Orleans, married to Mary Louise Minor, daughter of Henry Chotard Minor (d. 1898). In 1913, Pipes began managing the estate of Henry C. Minor, which consisted of many sugar plantations, including Southdown Plantation in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Pipes served as president of the American Sugar Cane League, was active in the Republican Party of Louisiana, and was a Republican candidate for United States Representative from the Third Congres...

Minor, Henry C. (Henry Chotard), d. 1898.

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