James Register Estate Collection.

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James Register Estate Collection.

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The papers from the estate of James Register contain information on his careers as a writer, poet, photographer and painter. More specifically, included in the collection are research materials Register used while preparing his book Jallon and various books on Natchez Mississippi. Two of Register's paintings, and five by Billie Stroud are included, as well as drawings of the Yucca House at Melrose Plantation. Also included is a letter from Francois Mignon to Register seeking advice regarding a planned collaboration between Mignon and Clementine Hunter to produce a cookbook.

6 record boxes ; 1.5 linear ft.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Watson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7675854

Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Watson Library

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Stroud, Billie, b. 1919.

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Hunter, Clementine, 1886 or 7-1988.

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Register, James

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James Register lived in Natchitoches from 1963 until his death. Before then, he had traveled through this area for many years. As a writer, artist and art appreciator, he became aquatinted with promoters of art associated with Melrose Plantation. As a guest of Cammie Henry at Melrose Plantation in 1943, Register first met local, primitive folk artist Clementine Hunter. During the 1960s and 1970s, he divided his time between writing, painting and art collecting. Register was also a patron to Clem...