The Mervin J. LaBorde Papers

Mervin J. LaBorde Papers

Ca. 1970-1994

.2 linear feet

Collection Number 228

Prepared by Patricia A. Threatt
February 2007

CITATION: The Mervin J. Laborde Papers, Collection No. 228, Box number, Folder number,
Archives and Special Collections Department, Frazar Memorial Library, McNeese State University.

Archives and Special Collections Department
Frazar Memorial Library
McNeese State University

Biographical Sketch

Mervin J. LaBorde was born in 1911 in Avoyelles Parish. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as a Louisiana state representative from District 33 from 1972 to 1980. In his youth, LaBorde worked as a school principal and for Western Union. In 1931, LaBorde married Estelle Bordelon. In 1937 they settled in Sulphur, Louisiana and opened a car dealership and repair shop. Throughout his life, LaBorde remained dedicated to public service and community service.

Scope and Content Note

The papers consist of LaBorde’s cards, letters, certificates, clippings, and photographs, primarily collected during his time in the Louisiana state legislature.

Container List

Folder	Description
1	Contents of a scrapbook of Christmas cards from Louisiana politicians, ca. 1970-1994. Includes cards and family photographs from John Breaux, Jerome Domengeaux, Camille Gravel, Woody Jenkins, J. Bennett Johnston, Bob Jones, Lenn Knapp, Russell Long, Margaret Lowenthal, Jimmy Martin, Bill McLeod, Edgar Mouton, Jock Scott, Dennis Stine, Adam Tassin, Al Tate, Billy Tauzin, David Treen, Guy Vander Jagt, and Jack Watson.
2	Contents of a scrapbook of invitations to Presidential inaugurations; letters and certificates of appreciation; clippings; and photographs, ca. 1971-1988. Includes information regarding the opening of the Vinton, Louisiana tourist bureau; events in the La. Legislature; photographs of LaBorde with various politicians; and an essay about the 1927 Flood by LaBorde.

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