The Southwest Louisiana Historical Association Records

1952-

7.60 linear feet

Collection Number 51


Prepared by Patricia A. Threatt
July 2004


CITATION: The Southwest Louisiana Historical Association Records, Collection No. 51, 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


Historical Sketch

The Southwest Louisiana Historical Association began in 1952 as a joint effort between McNeese State University and a group of interested citizens. The mission of the organization is to encourage the study of history in Louisiana with particular emphasis on the history of southwest Louisiana. Since its inception, the Association has maintained a close relationship with MSU through collaborative projects, such as producing books, erecting historical markers, holding photo fairs, acquiring manuscripts, and participating in volunteer projects. The Association also includes the Gingham Ladies, a service group for women. The Gingham Ladies serve has hosts for civic and cultural events. The Association celebrated its Fiftieth Anniversary in April, 2003, and continues to grow.

Website: http://www.swlahistory.org.
 

Scope and Content Note

The Southwest Louisiana Historical Association records consists of the administrative papers, meeting minutes, membership lists, newsletters, scrapbooks, notes, photographic materials, and project files, 1952-2004. This collection receives continual additions as the work of the Association continues.
 

Container List

Administrative records

Box

Folder

Description

1

1

Constitution and Bylaws, ca. 1952-2002; Articles of Incorporation, Dec. 6, 1976

 

2

Membership lists and receipts for dues 1952, 1962, 1963, 1966-67, 1977, 1979‑1981, 1985‑2000

 

3

Meeting notices 1969-96

 

4

Minutes 1958 – 1997 (very incomplete)

 

5

Minutes 1998 – 2000

 

6

Minutes 2001 -

2

1

Notes and speeches of presentations presented ca. 1963, ca. 1997, 2003, n.d.

 

2

Correspondence 1954-2001

 

3

Financial documents 1991, 1999

 

4

Newspaper articles and news releases 1953-2003

 

5

Imperial Calcasieu Notes (Association newsletter) 1997-

 

6

Ann Vestal’s notes 1984-1993

 

7

Ann Vestal’s notes 1989-1991

 

8

Ann Vestal’s notes 1991-2000

 

9

Cynthia May’s notes 1989-1992

 

10

Puzzles, notes, postcards, etc.

 

11

Gingham Ladies: clippings, correspondence, flyers, newsletters, lists, 1975-1986

 

12

Gingham Ladies, 1987-

[none]

 

Four Scrapbooks of clippings, photographs, programs, etc.

Project records

Box

Folder

Description

3

1

Newspaper acquisition project (See the MSU Archives’ Levingston/Franks Historical Newspaper Collection for a list of papers acquired), 1972-1996

 

2

Financial records for the newspaper acquisition project, 1979-1983

 

3

Photo Contest:  Correspondence, forms, publicity, and historic photograph slides, 1976. NOTE:  Miscellaneous photographs from the Photo Contest were put into the MSU Archives’ Photograph File.  See attached list.

 

4

Social Studies Fair Judging, 1977-1980

 

5

Gerstner Field marker project, 1980-1991

 

6

Mike Jones book project, 1990-1993

 

7

Veterans Memorial Park information and certificate for brick purchased by Historical Association, 1991-1992

 

8

Borealis Rex marker dedication ceremony, 1993

 

9

Cemetery project, 1993
 

10

 Longville Historical Marker, dedication 2005
 

11

 Newport Industries Marker, DeQuincy, 2006
 

12

 50th Anniversary celebration 2003

4

1

1998 historical calendar original submissions

 

2

1998 historical calendar drafts

 

3

1998 historical calendar administrative papers

[none]

 

Four completed calendars (shrink wrapped)

4

4

Light fixture for Courtroom A in Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1999-2000

 

5

Photo Fairs and Imperial Calcasieu by Robert Benoit, 1999-2000

 

6

Calcasieu River Lighthouse/Gulf Biologic Station historical marker, 2004

 

7-8

20 Glass negatives of unidentified homes, bridges, and streets in the Lake Charles area; rolled negative of ships and the port

Administrative records

Box

Folder

Description

5

1

 1954-55 Correspondence and minutes
  2 1955-56 Correspondence and minutes
  3 1956-57 Correspondence and minutes
  4 1957-58 Correspondence and minutes
  5 1958-59 Correspondence and minutes
  6 1959-60 Correspondence and minutes
  7 1960-61 Correspondence and minutes
  8 1961-62 Correspondence and minutes
  9 1962-63 Correspondence and minutes
  10 1963-64 Correspondence and minutes
  11 1964-65 Correspondence and minutes
  12 Correspondence related to McNeese Review
  13 Louisiana Historical Association affiliation records
  14 Newspaper articles, 1955-62, others undated
  15 Misc. membership lists and other membership information, 1953-60

 

Slides from the Photo Contest
Box 3 FF 3
 

21. Confederate event at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse
25. Two mules
26. Steamer Romeo
27. Bridge
33. Dec. 7, 1914 High School Sulphur, La.
37-39. Flood scenes
55. Scene on Calcasieu River Lake Charles, La.
56. Calcasieu River Lake Charles, La.
57. Large group of children in front of a building
58. Longville, La.
59. House in Longville, La.
42. Street scene with two long rows of mules
46. Part of residence section Longville, La.
48. Saw mill, Longville Lumber Co., Longville, La.
54. Lovers' Lane Lake Charles, La.
60. Joint station, Louisiana, Pacific and Lake Charles & Northern Railroads, Longville, La.
61. Shipping department, Longville Lumber Co., Longville, La.
62. The Southern Hotel, Longville, La.
64. E. Broad St. 10.2.13"
65-66. Flood scenes
69. Pujo Street, Looking west from Kirkman, Lake Charles, La.
70-72. Industry scenes
73. Hudson River Lumber Co., Saw mill, De Ridder, La.
74. Aerial view of city and river
75. Governor's inspection at Camp Stafford, Alexandria, La.
76. Dees house
77. Breen house--Pujo at Kirkman
78. Southwest Louisiana Historical Association entry in Lake Charles Centennial Parade 1967
79. Lake Charles Centennial Parade on Ryan Street 1967

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