Robert DeBlieux Collection 1752-2003.

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Robert DeBlieux Collection 1752-2003.

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The DeBlieux Collection contains the papers of interrelated Natchitoches families spanning over two hundred years. Among these are Breazeale, Cloutier, Huppe, Hyams, Janin, Lambre, Metoyer, Prdudhomme and Walmsley. Topics include social customs, business affairs, home education of children, legal cases, political insight and civic service. Included are the financial records of the DeBlieux and McCain store from 1902 through 1939. This collection offers an indepth look at Natchitoches life, with a particular emphasis on the period directly before and after the Civil War. Also of note are extensive plantation records. Included in the collection are correspondence, financial records, photographs and paintings. Some materials are in French.

77 record boxes and 1 oversized box (27 linear ft.)

Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Watson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7675538

Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Watson Library

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Prudhomme, P. Lestan, 1801-1876.

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Prudhomme, Clothilde.

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Hyams, Henry M., 1846-1907.

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Prudhomme, P. S. "Serdot", 1848-1921.

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Deblieux, Robert, 1933-

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Robert Buford "Bobby" DeBlieux was born January 26, 1933 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Mr. DeBlieux received his B.S. degree in Fine Arts and History from Northwestern State College in 1956. From 1956 through 1958 he served in the U.S. Army. In 1960 DeBlieux earned his M.S. degree in Counseling and Psychology from Louisiana State University. From 1958 through 1965 he was employed by the Correctional Office of the Natchitoches Parish Juvenile Courts. From 1965 until 1976 he was self-em...