University of Louisiana at Lafayette Archives, 1896-
Collection 1
University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Archives, 1896–
2000+ feet
This is the initial and largest collection in the Archives. It contains the historical records of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from its inception. This collection provides the fullest insights into the development of the University from its legislative founding in 1898 as Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute to its present status as the second largest university in the state.