Alvin Y. Bethard Collection
Collection 405
Bethard, Alvin Y. (1947-2021). Collection, 1830-2020, n.d.
21 feet, 3 inches; oversize
Alvin Bethard was a native of Louisiana. He worked at Edith Garland Dupré Library, University of Louisiana at Lafayette as the Head of Microforms. Retiring in 2018 after 47 years of work, he was one of the longest-serving employees of Dupré Library.
This collection contains historical items that Mr. Bethard collected over the years. Items include newspaper articles, brochures, certificates, school items, and other miscellaneous materials.
Alvin Bethard donated the collection.
Series:
A. | Personal | |||
1. | Writings | 1-01 | ||
2. | Microform Department (USL/UL) Files | 1-02 through 1-04 | ||
3. | Chuck Hamsa | 1-05 | ||
4. | Sons of the Confederacy/Sons of the American Revolution | 11-01 through 11-23 | ||
5. | Miscellaneous | 11-24 through 12-48 | ||
B. | Items Collected | |||
1. | Newspapers | 1-06 through 1-26 | ||
2. | Certificates | 1-27 through 1-34 | ||
3. | Businesses | 2-01 through 2-07 | ||
4. | Museums | 2-08 through 2-09 | ||
5. | Mardi Gras | 2-10 | ||
6. | Photographs | 2-11 | ||
7. | Festivals | 2-12 | ||
8. | Religious Material | 2-13 through 2-30 | ||
9. | Organizations/Associations | 3-01 through 3-17 | ||
10. | Schools | 4-01 through 4-19 | ||
11. | Programs and Invitation | 5-01 through 5-07 | ||
12. | Directories | 5-08 through 5-11 | ||
13. | Ledgers | 5-12 through 5-15 | ||
14. | Miscellaneous | 5-16 through 5-22 | ||
C. | Volumes | 5-23 through 5-25 | ||
D. | Oversize | Boxes 6 through 7; Map Case 8-05, 8-12 |
Note: Boxes 15 and 16 located on section 19B
Inventory:
Box 1 | ||||
A. Personal | ||||
1. Writings | ||||
1-01 | “The Prairie Basse Roads”, n.d. | |||
2. Microform Department Files | ||||
1-02 | Annual Reports, 1972/1973 - 1992/1993 | |||
1-03 | Annual Reports, 1993/1994 - 2015/2016 | |||
1-04 | Inventory Cards (inventory removed from department), n.d. | |||
3. Chuck Hamsa | ||||
1-05 | Journals, 2009-2013 | |||
B. Items Collected | ||||
1. Newspapers | ||||
1-06 | Daily Advertiser, 18 March 2016 | |||
1-07 | Sunday Advocate, 17 September 2000 | |||
1-08 | Louisiana Independent, April 1989 | |||
1-09 | Daily Advertiser, 15 November 1987 | |||
1-10 | Daily Advertiser, 4 September 1979 | |||
1-11 | Daily Advertiser, 24 November 1963 | |||
1-12 | Daily Advertiser, 24 November 1963 | |||
1-13 | Kaplan Journal, 24 March 1960 | |||
1-14 | Daily Advertiser, 28 December 1958 | |||
1-15 | Daily Advertiser, 18 December 1958 | |||
1-16 | Daily Advertiser, 24 October 1958 | |||
1-17 | Daily Advertiser, 16 April 1958 | |||
1-18 | Daily Advertiser, 15 April 1958 | |||
1-19 | Daily Advertiser, 22 September 1953 | |||
1-20 | Opelousas Herald, 7 May 1948 | |||
1-21 | Vieux Carre News, 26 February 1926 | |||
1-22 | Monroe News Star, 4 December 1922 | |||
1-23 | New Orleaner Theuthre Beitung, 18 May 1899 | |||
1-24 | Daily Advertiser Piece, n.d. | |||
1-25 | Grand Isle Newspaper, n.d. | |||
1-26 | Lafayette Guide, 1964 | |||
2. Certificates | ||||
1-27 | City Club of Lafayette (Guy Knobloch), 24 January 1983 | |||
1-28 | Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Tribal Courts (William Paul Hawley), 9 April 1996 | |||
1-29 | United Daughters of the Confederacy (Ernestine S. Todd), 18 April 1967 | |||
1-30 | Federal Aviation Agency Certificate of Medical Training (Lovelace Foundation), 15 November 1963 | |||
1-31 | Opelousas Airport successfully completing his first solo flight (Claude A. Lafleur), 2 January 1964 | |||
1-32 | Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Diocese of Lafayette (Madge LeBlanc), 14 May 1953 | |||
1-33 | Alaskan Department Certificate of Commendable Service (John F. Goodman), n.d. | |||
1-34 | Ombudsman Certification Program (Dolores Bess), 1 January 1984 | |||
Box 2 | ||||
3. Businesses | ||||
2-01 | Blair House, Lafayette, LA, Menu, n.d. | |||
2-02 | Godchaux’s Reserve, LA Refinery, Welcome Booklet, n.d. | |||
2-03 | Lunch Botanical Gardens & Bird Sanctuary, Pamphlet, n.d. | |||
2-04 | Sunset Packers, Selected Louisiana Yams. M. Richard & Son, Package Label, n.d. | |||
2-05 | Grand Pré, National Historic Park, Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources, 1957 | |||
2-06 | Abdalla’s Furniture Store, Southwest Louisiana’s Largest and Finest, Opelousas, LA, Raffle Ticket, 31 December 1949 | |||
2-07 | Lafayette Parish Court House, Sheriff’s Juvenile Department, Benefit Barbecue Raffle Tickets, 13 April 1975 | |||
4. Museums | ||||
2-08 | Lafayette Museum, Past & Present, Alexandre Mouton House Publication, Issue No. 24, Summer 2020 | |||
2-09 | The Louisiana Political Museum Presents 12th Annual Hall of Fame Induction, Ceremony, and Banquet, Winnfield, Louisiana, 31 January 2004 | |||
5. Mardi Gras | ||||
2-10 | The Mambo Beat, Magazine 4th Edition, 2014 | |||
6. Photographs | ||||
2-11 | Coach Beryl Shipley (USL Basketball Coach) and Judi Ford (Miss America), n.d.; Mrs. Mary Wartell of Opelousas (death of baby); Couple standing next a monument, unidentified, n.d.; Church, unidentified, n.d. | |||
7. Festivals | ||||
2-12 | Duck Festival, 31st Annual, Gueydan, LA, 2007 | |||
8. Religious Material | ||||
2-13 | Records of Vermillionville Presbyterian Church, 23 August 1875 | |||
2-14 | Jubilee 2000, Cardinal Pio Laghi, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, 11 November 1998 | |||
2-15 | Ordination to Priesthood (cards), 1952, 1994, n.d. | |||
2-16 | Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Parish Directory, 2019 | |||
2-17 | Asbury United Methodist Church Presents “The Dedication of the Nedra Reed Andrus Organ”, A Festival of Hymns, 5 May 2013 | |||
2-18 | United Methodist Women, First United Methodist Church, Lafayette, LA Yearbook, 2010 | |||
2-19 | First Baptist Church, Lafayette, LA Programs 2002, 2004 | |||
2-20 | Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, 80th Anniversary Celebration, 1938-2018; Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House Booklet, Grand Coteau, Louisiana | |||
2-21 | St. Pius X Catholic Church, Dedication & Blessing, 5 October 2017 | |||
2-22 | The Episcopal Ordination and Installation of the Most Reverend Michael Jarrell as the Second Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux, 4 March 1993 | |||
2-23 | First Baptist Church, Directory 2019; Membership Directory, 1997 | |||
2-24 | St. John Church Program, Laying of the Cornerstone, 30 November 1913 | |||
2-25 | J. Verbis Lafleur, Priest-Soldier, Memorial Mass for the 63rd Anniversary of Death of Fr. Lafleur and Unveiling and Blessing of Fr. Lafleur Monument, 7 September 2007; “Man Among Men”, J. Verbis Lafleur by Newell Schnidler as told by Mrs. Baldwin H. Delery, Booklet | |||
2-26 | Immaculate Conception Church Booklet, Washington, LA, 1776-1974 | |||
2-27 | Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Black History “Lives” Pamphlet, 17 February 1985 | |||
2-28 | Obituary Notice, John Conques, 12 July 1942 | |||
2-29 | Baptismal Record: Louise Irene Bernard, 1 February 1931 | |||
2-30 | Holy Communion Certificate, Philias Landry, from Broussard Sacred Heart Church, 6 May 1929; Remembrance of Confirmation, Jay Elizabeth Batts, 2 December 1968 | |||
Box 3 | ||||
9. Organizations/Associations | ||||
3-01 | Celebrating 100 Years of Freemasonry in St. Martinville, Hugh M. Daspit Lodge No. 301, F & AM Pamphlet, 6 February 2006 | |||
3-02 | Kiwanis International, 14th Annual Abbeville Kiwanis Tarpon Fishing Rodeo Booklet, 1-2 September 1968 | |||
3-03 | Lafayette Bar Association Auxiliary, Membership Yearbook, 2005-2006 | |||
3-04 | The Metropolitan Dinner Club of Lafayette Program, 1969-1970 | |||
3-05 | Lafayette Bowling Lanes, 14th Annual State Tournament Official Schedule, 5-27 March 1960 | |||
3-06 | OWGA, Oakbouorne Country Club, Women’s Golf Association, Directory, 1988 | |||
3-07 | Petroleum Club of Lafayette, By-laws, House Rules, Charger, Revised September 1975 | |||
3-08 | Louisiana State Council Knights of Columbus, 57th Convention, Lafayette, LA, 19-21 May 1962 | |||
3-09 | Handbook for Boys State of Louisiana, American Legion Department of Louisiana, n.d. | |||
3-10 | The Garden Club Handbook, n.d. | |||
3-11 | Louisiana Education Association, Program of 59th Annual Convention, Lafayette, LA, 23-25 November 1953 | |||
3-12 | Alfred Mouton Chapter Number 1515, United Daughters of the Confederacy Yearbook, 1991-1993 | |||
3-13 | Lafayette Association of Petroleum Landmen’s Auxiliary, Membership Yearbook, 1966-1973 | |||
3-14 | Lafayette Bar Association Auxiliary, Membership Yearbook, 2004-2005 | |||
3-15 | National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Galvez Chapter 6-021 LA “NSDAR Motto, God, Home and Country”, Yearbook, 2006-2007 | |||
3-15 | Aletheian Yearbook, Lafayette, 1917, 1922-1923, 1925-1926, n.d. | |||
3-16 | Aletheian Yearbook, Lafayette, 1909-1915 | |||
10. Schools | ||||
4-01 | UL Lafayette, Flory Levy Lectures, Oliver Hall (flyer), 26 October n.y. | |||
4-02 | USL, O.K. Allen Dining Hall for Teachers’ Convention, Menu, n.d. | |||
4-03 | USL, Dupré Library: Invitations, Reception in honor of the Honorable Armand J. Brinkhaus on the occasion of the donation of his papers to SAMC, 16 August 1996; Invitation featuring Dr. Gary Marotta speaking on “Future Growth at USL” and Mr. Steve Oubre on “Remodeling the Edith Garland Dupré Library”, 13 April 13 n.y.; Invitation to attend Awards Ceremony at Edith Garland Dupré Library, honoring faculty and staff, 31 October 1997 | |||
4-04 | UL Lafayette, Presidential Inauguration Invitation, 30 October 2008 | |||
4-05 | UL Lafayette, Centennial Packet, 1999-2000 | |||
4-06 | UL Lafayette Men’s Basketball Schedule Magnet, 1999-2000 | |||
4-07 | UL Lafayette Nursing, 50th Anniversary Edition Program, 2002 | |||
4-08 | USL, Bayou Classic, Basketball Program, 8-9 December 1972 | |||
4-09 | USL Ribbons, 1930s | |||
4-10 | Book Cover, “Southwestern” | |||
4-11 | LSU, Football Program, 3 November 1968 | |||
4-12 | LSU Diploma, Bachelor of Science (David Watson Gregory), 3 June 1950 | |||
4-13 | LSU Commencement Programs, 26 May 1939, 22 May 1985 | |||
4-14 | St. Charles College, Grand Coteau Commencement Exercise, 20 June 1913, 18 June 1921; Second English Exhibition, 5 April 1911; Postcard, 1928 | |||
4-15 | Breaux Bridge Junior High School Yearbooks, 1975-1977 | |||
4-16 | Gonzales High School, Football Program, 7 October 1960 | |||
4-17 | Opelousas High School, Class of 1939, Reunion Program, 30 June 1989 | |||
4-18 | Lafayette High School, Program Class of 2002, 10-Year Reunion, 1972-1982 | |||
4-19 | St. Thomas More Catholic High School, 25th Commencement Program, 22 May 2007 | |||
Box 5 | ||||
11.Programs and Invitations | ||||
5-01 | Circus de Rio Lafayette, LA, 6 January 2007 | |||
5-02 | Christmas Concert Presented by Lafayette Concert Band, 15 December 1988 | |||
5-03 | Rex Theatre, Opelousas, LA, n.d. | |||
5-04 | Louisiana Field Guide to Pelicans on Parade, n.d. | |||
5-05 | Program for the Inauguration of Edwin W. Edwards as Governor of the State of Louisiana, 9 May 1972 | |||
5-06 | The City Court of Lafayette State of Louisiana Centennial Celebration, 100 Years, 1910-2010, 23 July 2010 | |||
5-07 | Lafayette, Oath of Office Ceremony, Lafayette Mayor-President (Josh Guillory), 6 January 2020 | |||
12. Directories | ||||
5-08 | Greater Lafayette White Pages (residential), January 2019 | |||
5-09 | Vermilion Parish White and Yellow Pages, July 2018 | |||
5-10 | St. Landry Bank, n.d. | |||
5-11 | Fernewood Directory, 2013 | |||
13. Ledgers | ||||
5-12 | Roll of Officers (I.O.O.F.) Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Fraternal Organizations, 1908-1917 | |||
5-13 | Expenses and Payments, 1956 | |||
5-14 | The Prairie Basse Roads, 1 February 1926 | |||
5-15 | Planters Trust and Savings Bank, 1964-1965 | |||
14. Miscellaneous | ||||
5-16 | Advertising Cards, n.d. | |||
5-17 | Candidate Card, City of Crowley (Arthur Armentor), n.d. | |||
5-18 | Roster of Officials, Lafayette Parish, 2015 | |||
5-19 | Jambalaya (on the Bayou), by Hank Williams, Sheet Music, n.d. | |||
5-20 | New Orleans Embossed Bottles (New Orleans Antique Bottle Club), Booklet, n.d. | |||
5-21 | Correspondence (from Italy), 29 September 1944 | |||
5-22 | Article “Evangeline: A Tale of Love in Acadie”, by Mr. Gilbert L. Dupré to Pupils of the Evangeline High School, 22 February 1926 | |||
C. Volumes | ||||
5-23 | Dupré Library Reference Support Services, Policies and Procedures Manual (1 of 3), 1984 | |||
Re: Microforms Department [includes manual, newsletters, news clippings] | ||||
5-24 | Dupré Library Reference Support Services, Policies and Procedures Manual (2 of 3), 1984 | |||
5-25 | Dupré Library Reference Support Services, Policies and Procedures Manual (3 of 3), 1984 | |||
D. Oversize | ||||
Box 6 | ||||
1. | Scrapbook (large) of newspaper articles, mostly social notes and obituaries from the Opelousas area [includes many item pertaining to the Joseph Lassalle Family], circa 1900-1925 | |||
2. | Scrapbook (small) of news articles, 1920s | |||
Box 7 | ||||
1. | Plaque: Presented to Ben H. Freeman, in grateful recognition of distinguished service to the City of Lafayette as a member of the City Planning Commission, 1958-1964 | |||
2. | Large Menu from Jacob’s Restaurant (in binder), Lafayette, LA | |||
3. | Book: Titled “Properties of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids, by Emil J. Burcik, 1957 [Note: book purchase with book cover of “Southwestern Louisiana Institute”] | |||
Box 8 | ||||
1. | Ledger: First National Bank (Shelton Angus Farms), 1958-1962 | |||
Box 9 | ||||
1. | Ledger: Tom Shelton, Lafayette, LA. Producing Royalty Record, 1940s-1950s | |||
Box 10 | ||||
1. | Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Fatima, Council 3470 Scrapbook, 1976-1977 | |||
Box 11 | ||||
A. Personal | ||||
4. Sons of the Confederacy/Sons of the American Revolution | ||||
11-01 | SAR – George Washington Ball, 1995-2017 | |||
11-02 | SAR Newspaper Articles, 1995-2002 | |||
11-03 | Concerned Citizens for Good Government, 1997-2001 | |||
11-04 | SAR – Membership Material, 1990-1996 | |||
11-05 | Election Commissioners, 2000 | |||
11-06 | Confederate Flags and Heritage Defense, 1999-2002 | |||
11-07 | Young-Sanders Center, 2005 | |||
11-08 | Civil War Roundtable, 1993-2007 | |||
11-09 | Confederate Embassy, 1994-1995 | |||
11-10 | UDC, 1971-1995 | |||
11-11 | DeVille, Winston, 8 June 2002 | |||
11-12 | SAR Rosters, 1 April 1992 | |||
11-13 | Correspondence, 1985-1989 | |||
11-14 | French, Maxine, 1995-2002 | |||
11-15 | SAR LASSAR Bylaws, 6 March 1993 | |||
11-16 | Pennison, Kimberly, 2002-2007 | |||
11-17 | MOSB Gov. Alexandre Mouton Chapter, 1991-1995 | |||
11-18 | Memorial Hall (1 of 2), 1988-2000 | |||
11-19 | Memorial Hall (2 of 2), 1998-2010 | |||
11-20 | Collections, 1978-1999 | |||
11-21 | Adjutant Louisiana Division SCU (1 of 3), 1985-1988 | |||
11-22 | Adjutant Louisiana Division SCU (2 of 3), 1986-1988 | |||
11-23 | Adjutant Louisiana Division SCU (3 of 3), 1987-1989 | |||
Box 12 | ||||
5. Miscellaneous | ||||
12-01 | Veterans Administration, 1968-1970 *Restricted* | |||
12-02 | School Awards, 1959-1968 | |||
12-03 | Christmas, 1989-2003 | |||
12-04 | Passports, 1977-2012 | |||
12-05 | Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal, 31 March 2010 | |||
12-06 | Sale of Property, January 1830 | |||
12-07 | No 366 Seymour Halliday Land Claim, 3 August 1843 | |||
12-08 | Envelope, Inspection Certificate, 2 June 1858 | |||
12-09 | Postcard, 1886 | |||
12-10 | Messrs. Drummond and Bradford, 2 September 1884 | |||
12-11 | Drummond and Bradford letter, 2 July 1884 | |||
12-12 | Roysdon Letter, 13 September 1884 | |||
12-13 | Roysdon Letters, August 1884 | |||
12-14 | To Halliday, 30 May 1888 | |||
12-15 | Roysdon Letter, 4 August 1884 | |||
12-16 | Roysdon, 25 August 1884 | |||
12-17 | Heurtas, August 1884 | |||
12-18 | Lease, 23 November 1887 | |||
12-19 | Wigg and Roysdon to Drummond and Bradford, June 1883 | |||
12-20 | Roysdon, 18 February 1884 | |||
12-21 | Roysdon Extract, 12 July 1883 | |||
12-22 | Roysdon, 31 March 1883 | |||
12-23 | Heurtas Abstract, 20 September 1882 | |||
12-24 | Heurtas Land Grant, 22 June 1883 | |||
12-25 | Land Transfer, August 1836 | |||
12-26 | Robertson to Bradford, June 1888 | |||
12-27 | Wigg and Roysdon to Drummond and Bradford, 21 June 1883 | |||
12-28 | Notice of Sale, 2 April 1874 | |||
12-29 | Roysdon, 31 August 1883 | |||
12-30 | Heurtas, August 1884 | |||
12-31 | Treasury Department, 9 April 1874 | |||
12-32 | Benjamin Root, 1878 | |||
12-33 | Settlement Rights, 11 October 1836 | |||
12-34 | Fool Sparks, n.d. | |||
12-35 | Translation of Papers of the Mauzauc Graut, 1854 | |||
12-36 | Drummond Will and Testament, 24 November 1887 | |||
12-37 | Demand of T.L. Johnson Collector for Tax and Fee, 16 July 1874 | |||
12-38 | James K. Kennedy, 24 March 1885 | |||
12-39 | Book 4, Page 546, n.d. | |||
12-40 | Roysdon, 2 September 1884 | |||
12-41 | Roysdon, 12 June 1883 | |||
12-42 | Bradford Postcard, 1876 | |||
12-43 | General Land Office – John Burnside Grant Report, 22 June 1860 | |||
12-44 | Clinch v. United States, September 1887 | |||
12-45 | Halliday to Bradford, 10 May 1888 | |||
12-46 | Bradford to Rob, 15 October 1873 | |||
12-47 | Bill H.R.6301, 31 March 1884 | |||
12-48 | Roysdon Letter, 4 June 1884 | |||
D. Oversize | ||||
1. | MOSB Rebel Club Membership Certificate, 5 August 1988 | |||
2. | Vietnam Veterans of America Meritorious Service Award, 23 May 1989 | |||
3. | MOSB Col. John Pelham Legion of Merit Award, 5 August 1988 | |||
4. | Shriners Hospitals for Children Permanent Contributing Member, December 2009 | |||
5. | MOSB Lt. Charles S. Read Merit Award, 2 August 1996 | |||
6. | Sons of Confederate Veterans Certificate of Appreciation, 12 October 1999 | |||
7. | Sons of Confederate Veterans Commander in Chief’s Award, 29 July 1999 | |||
8. | Dixie Club Membership Certificate, 29 July 1999 | |||
Box 13 | ||||
1. | Civitan International Appreciation Award, n.d. | |||
2. | Kappa Phi Kappa Membership Certificate, 25 March 1966 | |||
3. | MOSB Certificate of Appreciation, 4 August 1994 | |||
4. | Sons of the American Revolution Louisiana Society Membership, 29 September 1986 | |||
5. | Forrest Cavalry Corps Membership, August 1994 | |||
6. | Breaux Bridge Historical Society Golden Award, 18 January 1990 | |||
7. | Sons of Confederate Veterans, 16 August 1989 | |||
8. | Sons of the American Revolution Meritorious Service Award, 19 March 1994 | |||
9. | Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Medal, 19 November 1992 | |||
10. | Civitan International Creed, n.d. | |||
11. | Civitan International Creed, n.d. | |||
12. | Vietnam Veterans of America Life Member Certificate, June 1986 | |||
13. | Sons of the American Revolution President of Attakapas Chapter, 19 March 1994 | |||
14. | Civitan Certificate of Appreciation, 28 September 1992 | |||
Box 14 | ||||
1. | Civitan International President Acadian Civitan Plaque, 2001-2002 | |||
2. | Chief of Constabulary Camp Crame Plaque, 24 October 1969 | |||
3. | Sons of Confederate Veterans Aide-de-Camp Plaque, 1998-2000 | |||
4. | Civitan International Exceptional Service Award, 2003-2004 | |||
5. | Civitan International Outstanding Service Award, 1978-1979 | |||
6. | Civitan International 25 Years Medallion Member Plaque, July 1996 | |||
7. | Civitan International Louisiana District South Treasurer Honor Plaque, 1979-1980 | |||
8. | Louisiana Corrections 20 Years Meritorious Service Plaque, 1952-1972 | |||
9. | Civitan International Year’s Best Project Plaque, 1976-1977 | |||
10. | Sons of Confederate Veterans 10 Years Service Plaque, 1988-1998 | |||
11. | Acadian Civitan Club Treasurer Appreciation Plaque, n.d. | |||
12. | Civitan Youthwork Plaque, 1983-1984 | |||
13. | Civitan Club of Lafayette Secretary Plaque, 1972-1973 | |||
14. | Civitan Club of Lafayette Treasurer Plaque, 1973-1974 | |||
15. | Civitan Club of Lafayette Secretary Plaque, 1975-1976 | |||
16. | Civitan Club of Lafayette Outstanding Club Secretary Award, 1875-1976 | |||
17. | Civitan International Van Adams Award, 1978-1979 | |||
18. | Bertha Young Bethard UL Brick, n.d. | |||
19. | Decoration Set, Army Commendation Medal Consisting of Decoration, Lapel Button Service Ribbon with Cip and Bar, n.d. | |||
20. | Military Merit Medal, n.d. | |||
21. | Veterans Honor Medal, n.d. | |||
22. | Good Conduct Medal, n.d. | |||
23. | Vietnam Service Medal, n.d. | |||
24. | National Defense Medal, Auto Rifle Badge, n.d. | |||
25. | Vietnam Veteran Remembrance Coin, 1968-1970 | |||
Box 15 | ||||
1. | The Orphan Brigade Kinfolk Membership, n.d. | |||
2. | The Confederate High Command International Membership, 10 March 1959 | |||
3. | MOSB Chapter Charter, 12 March 1987 | |||
Box 16 | ||||
1. | Sons of Confederate Veterans Membership, 14 November 1979 | |||
2. | MOSB Membership, 16 July 1987 | |||
3. | MOSB Member for Life, 20 July 1987 | |||
4. | MOSB Aide-de-Camp, 8 August 1992 | |||
Box 17 | ||||
1. | Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Membership, 20 June 2009 | |||
2. | Community Baptist Church Certificate of Appreciation, 13 November 2016 | |||
3. | Morgan’s Men Association Inc Membership, 2 December 1988 | |||
4. | Arkansas Traveler, 8 August 1990 | |||
Box 18 | ||||
1. | John Parker John Parker Clerk and Recorder, 24 February 1884 | |||
2. | Agreement, Rawlings and Bethard, 1 August 1895 | |||
3. | Survey for G. W. Bethard, 11 October 1890 | |||
4. | War Department Adjutant General to Mary Bethard, 21 October 1913 | |||
5. | Clerk’s Office Catahoula Parish, 24 February 1884 | |||
6. | James Cable to Bethard, 14 December 1911 | |||
7. | E. F. Brian to Mary Bethard, 18 December 1912 | |||
8. | Builin to G. W. Bethard, 24 November 1888 | |||
9. | G. W. Bethard Patron of Husbandry, 1 May 1875 | |||
10. | Postal Account Audit, 19 December 1890 | |||
11. | Diagram of White Sulphur Spring LA, n.d. | |||
12. | G. W. Bethard to Jas Foosy, 9 October 1893 | |||
13. | Mary Bethard to Friend, 10 December 1906 | |||
14. | G. W. Bethard to Lovelace, 29 October 1883 | |||
15. | George R. Marsh to Alexandria, 27 October 1913 | |||
16. | G. W. Bethard Taxes, 12 May 1870 | |||
17. | G. W. Bethard Authorized Agent, 21 March 1881 | |||
18. | A. W. Bethard The Cheap Cash Store Taxes, 31 March 1889 | |||
19. | E. F. Brian Note, n.d. | |||
20. | Mortgage Copy, n.d. | |||
21. | Pollock Lodge Payment Certificate, 31 December 1901 | |||
22. | Sons of the American Revolution Pins and Medals, n.d. | |||
Map Case 8-05 | ||||
1. Maps | ||||
1. | Official Map of Lafayette Parish, 1 January 1981 | |||
2. | Proposed Council District 1, 30 July 2002 | |||
3. | Paul J. Rainy Wildlife Sanctuary, n.d. | |||
4. | Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge, n.d. | |||
2. Large Newspapers | ||||
5. | Daily Advertiser - Obituary, 1 December 2004 | |||
6. | Democratic Mirror Piece, 2 July 1930 | |||
7. | Democratic Mirror Piece, 2 July 1930 | |||
8. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 3 February 1921 | |||
9. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 23 May 1921 | |||
10. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 22 April 1921 | |||
11. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 12 May 1921 | |||
12. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 3 February 1921 | |||
13. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 23 May 1921 | |||
14. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 22 April 1921 | |||
15. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 22 April 1921 | |||
16. | Lafayette Gazette Piece, 5 November 1920 | |||
17. | L’Abeille de la Nouvelle Orleans, 6 September 1876 | |||
3. Pictures/Poster | ||||
18. | “Mon Cher Camarade” Movie Poster, 5 May 2011 | |||
19. | Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Poster, 2003 | |||
20. | Sugar Mill Picture, 13 June 1996 | |||
21. | Mardi Gras Lafayette Poster, 1994 | |||
22. | Avery Island Program Poster, 1994 | |||
23. | Opelousas Mardi Gras Carnival Edition, 1903 | |||
24. | “I Love My Louisiana” Poem, n.d. | |||
25. | 7th Flora Levy Lecture Poster, n.d. | |||
26. | Lafayette Museum Titanic Exhibit Poster, n.d. | |||
27. | Lafayette School Board Election Poster, n.d. | |||
28. | African American Man Picture, n.d. | |||
29. | Louisiana Constitution Convention Member Picture, n.d. | |||
30. | Downtown Lafayette, n.d. | |||
4. Diplomas/Appointments | ||||
31. | International Mariners Certificate - Vernon Behrhorst, January 1989 | |||
32. | Shreveport Diploma - Louisiana State Fair, 1889 | |||
33. | Colonel of Staff Appointment Certificate - Rev. Perry R. Sanders, Sr., 5 June 1984 | |||
34. | Notary Public Appointment Certificate - Rose M. Thibodeaux, 1 September 1976 | |||
35. | Certificate for Public Accountant - David Watson Gregory, 21 July 1961 | |||
5. Music Record | ||||
36. | 50th Anniversary of Ordination of M. Schexnayder, n.d. | |||
37. | 50th Anniversary of Diocese of Lafayette, n.d. | |||
Map Case 8-12 | ||||
1. Maps | ||||
1. | City of New Iberia, 1981 | |||
2. | USL Campus Map, 1975-1976 | |||
3. | UL Lafayette Campus Map, n.d. | |||
4. | Greenbriar Estates Subdivision Extension No. 3, 1966 | |||
5. | Hand Drawn Atchafalaya Basin Map, n.d. | |||
6. | Plat of W.C. Segura Sub-Division in New Iberia, LA, 1948 | |||
7. | Bayou Teche Map, n.d. | |||
2. Large Newspapers | ||||
8. | Bills Anniversary, Lafayette, LA, 9 June 1922 | |||
9. | The Louisiana Sugar-Bowl, Volume 10, No. 29, 20 May 1880 | |||
10. | The Jenna Times, Centennial Edition, 23 March 2005 | |||
11. | The Times of Acadiana, 7 June 2018 | |||
12. | Program, 1921 | |||
13. | The World, 20 June 1861 | |||
14. | The World, 20 June 1861 | |||
15. | Daily National Intelligencer, 2 October 1837 | |||
16. | Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 7 December 1941 | |||
17. | The News-Star, 21 November 1999 | |||
18. | The Monroe News-Star, 21 March 1918 | |||
19. | The News-Star, 21 November 1999 | |||
20. | The Richmond News Leader, 19 January 1950 | |||
21. | New Orleans States-Item, 28 February 1963 | |||
22. | The Richmond News Leader, 18 January 1950 | |||
23. | The Richmond News Leader, 18 January 1950 | |||
24. | The Richmond News Leader, 18 January 1950 | |||
25. | The Church Point News, 19 April 1989 | |||
26. | The Church Point News, 19 April 1989 | |||
27. | Morning Advocate, Baton Rouge, 13 March 1960 | |||
28. | The Times-Picayune, 23 December 1978 | |||
29. | The Shreveport Times, 20 November 1960 | |||
30. | The Richmond News Leader, 19 January 1950 | |||
31. | The Richmond News Leader, 19 January 1950 | |||
32. | The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, Vol CLXX No. 8 | |||
33. | The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, Vol CLXX No. 15 | |||
34. | The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, Vol CLXX No. 15 | |||
35. | The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, n.d. | |||
36. | The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, 22 January 1950 | |||
37. | The Richmond News Leader, 26 December 1949 | |||
38. | The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, Vol. CLXX. No. 29 | |||
39. | The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, 22 January 1950 | |||
40. | Farm and Ranch, 8 November 1930 | |||
41. | Richmond News Leader, 18 January 1950 | |||
42. | The People’s Forum, n.d. | |||
43. | Sauce for Chinese Gander, n.d. | |||
44. | The New York Times, 16 January 1955 | |||
45. | Virginia to Induct Tar Heel as Governor, n.d. | |||
46. | Richmond News Leader, 11 January 1950 | |||
47. | Individuality in Business Relations, Says Charbon Can be Successfully Treated, 1910 | |||
48. | Semi-Weekly Times Democrat, 13 October 1911 | |||
49. | The Times Democrat, n.d. | |||
50. | Don’t Ask Your Boy to be Branded as a “Deserter”, n.d. | |||
51. | Assorted Clippings, n.d. | |||
52. | Assorted Clippings, December 1915 | |||
3. Certificates | ||||
53. | Royal Tribute to Mr. Dedier Leblanc Jr., Bishop’s Charity Ball, 2001 | |||
54. | Royal Tribute to Mrs. Madge Leblanc, Bishop’s Charity Ball, 2001 | |||
55. | Joseph T. McBride, Notary Public, 1993 | |||
56. | William E. Bess, Offshore Pioneer, 11 November 1972 | |||
57. | Benjamin Root and James Hale Land Grant Certificate, 20 September 1842 | |||
58. | Title and Warranty Deed, 13 May 1890 | |||
59. | Bethard Treasurer Receipts, 1892-1900 | |||
60. | Bethard Treasurer Receipts, 1892-1900 | |||
61. | Bethard Family Name History Certificate, 22 January 1995 | |||
62. | Quarterly Postal Account – Fourth Class Office, 1902 | |||
63. | Tax Collector Receipts, 1881-1905 | |||
64. | G. W. Bethard Tax Receipt, 3 January 1896 | |||
65. | Bethard Treasurer Receipts, 1893-1897 | |||
66. | Taxes, Chicago Portrait Company, 1890-1915 | |||
67. | Catahoula Taxes, 1894-1895 | |||
68. | Catahoula Taxes, 1871, 1893 | |||
69. | Catahoula Taxes, 1889, 1891 | |||
70. | Catahoula Taxes, 1881 | |||
71. | Catahoula and La Salle Taxes, 1892, 1911 | |||
72. | Catahoula Taxes, 1878-1879 | |||
73. | Ouachita and Catahoula Taxes, 1879, 1881, 1909 | |||
74. | G. W. Bethard Treasurer Form, 19 January 1892 | |||
75. | G. W. Bethard Treasurer Form, 17 January 1895 | |||
76. | G. W. Bethard Treasurer Form, 23 January 1897 | |||
77. | G. W. Bethard Treasurer Form, 17 January 1898 | |||
78. | G. W. Bethard Treasurer Form, 18 January 1899 | |||
79. | G. W. Bethard Treasurer Form, 12 January 1900 | |||
80. | Colorado Treasurer Certificate | |||
81. | Treasurer Certificates, 1894-1899 | |||
82. | Mortuary Call, 1 August 1893 | |||
83. | Aide-de-Camp Appointment Certificate, 2 July 1956 | |||
84. | Aide-de-Camp Appointment Certificate, 3 February 1965 | |||
85. | Aide-de-Camp Appointment Certificate, 13 November 1950 | |||
86. | War Department, 16 October 1911 | |||
87. | Catahoula Taxes, 1889-1903 | |||
88. | Catahoula Taxes, 1896-1899 | |||
89. | Aide-de-Camp Appointment Certificate, 19 June 1973 | |||
90. | Catahoula Taxes, 1899-1902 | |||
91. | LaSalle Tax Receipt, 19 January 1922 | |||
92. | LaSalle Tax Receipt, 1923 | |||
93. | Balance Certificate, 30 September 1901 | |||
94. | Ouachita, Catahoula Taxes, 1896, 1911 | |||
95. | Elector Certificate, 18 October 1868 | |||
96. | Treasurer Certificate, 1890-1892 | |||
97. | Catahoula Taxes, 1881-1898 | |||
98. | Tax Collector Certificate, 2 April 1883 | |||
99. | Tax Receipt, 20 February 1918 | |||
100. | Election Certificate, 25 September 1874 | |||
101. | Catahoula Taxes, 1900-1902 | |||
102. | Tax Receipt, 9 December 1914 | |||
103. | LaSalle Tax Certificate, 6 January 1918 | |||
104. | Ouachita Tax Certificates, 1912-1913 | |||
105. | Treasurer Certificates, 1896-1899 | |||
106. | LaSalle Tax Receipt, 20 December 1921 | |||
107. | Treasurer Certificates, 1891-1897 | |||
108. | Tax Certificates, 1914 | |||
109. | Treasurer Certificate, 1 February 1894 | |||
110. | Treasurer Certificate, 6 April 1893 | |||
111. | Tax Certificate, 1 December 1913 | |||
112. | Tax Certificate, 27 November 1915 | |||
113. | Warranty Deed from The Belmore Florida Land Company, 13 July 1892 | |||
114. | United Daughters of the Confederacy Membership Certificate, 29 May 1965 | |||
115. | Tax Certificate, 15 January 1917 | |||
4. Pictures/Posters | ||||
116. | Lafayette Parish Timeline, 2011 | |||
117. | Lafayette Marshall, Celebrating 100 Years, 2010 | |||
118. | Acadian Memorial, St. Martinville, LA, n.d. | |||
119. | Ron Guidry Pitching, 1978 | |||
120. | Webb Quirk House, Washington, LA, P. Fitzgerald, 1976 | |||
121. | Lucille Heymann Memorial Invitational Golf Tournament, 7 October 1964 | |||
122. | Louisiana Ice Gators, Autographed, 1996-1997 | |||
123. | Opelousas, LA, Seat of Imperial St. Landry Parish, 1996 | |||
124. | Gamebirds of Louisiana, Charles Lemoine, 1982 | |||
125. | Some of Louisiana’s Freshwater Fish, n.d. | |||
126. | Some of Louisiana’s Saltwater Fish, n.d. | |||
127. | Some of Louisiana’s Waterfowl, n.d. | |||
128. | Hodges Garden’s, “A Legacy of Love”, n.d. | |||
129. | Memorial Picture, Huey Pierce Long, n.d. | |||
130. | Louisiana State Capital Under Construction, n.d. | |||
131. | Louisiana State Capital Under Construction, Baton Rouge, Weiss, Dreyfous, and Seiferth, n.d. | |||
132. | Cornucopia: Louisiana East Area, n.d. | |||
133. | Cornucopia: Louisiana Central Area, n.d. | |||
134. | Cornucopia: Louisiana Northeast Area, n.d. | |||
135. | Cornucopia: Louisiana Northwest Area, n.d. | |||
136. | Cornucopia: Louisiana Central South Area, n.d. | |||
137. | Cornucopia: Louisiana Southwest Area, n.d. | |||
138. | Opelousas Early Postal Center of Louisiana, 2000 | |||
139. | Opelousas, Louisiana, Founded on Faith, 1993 | |||
140. | Bud Ice, Louisiana Ice Gators 1995-1996 Season, 1995 | |||
141. | 46th Annual Angola Prison Rodeo, 2010 | |||
142. | Festival International de Louisiane, 20-23 avril 1989 | |||
143. | Festivals Acadiens, 18-20 September 1998 | |||
144. | Festivals Acadiens, 17-19 September 1993 | |||
145. | Festivals Acadiens, 19-22 September 1991 | |||
146. | Festivals Acadiens, 13-16 September 1990 | |||
147. | Festivals Acadiens, 21-22 September 1985 | |||
148. | Mardi Gras, by Glen Clark, n.d. | |||
149. | Courir du Mardi Gras, by Anne Darrah, n.d. | |||
150. | Louisiana, A State of Excitement, Acadiana, joie de vivre, n.d. | |||
151. | Zydeco, by Danny Izzo | |||
152. | Lafayette, Joie de Vivre!, by Philip Gould | |||
153. | German-American War Soldier’s Memorial, 1917 | |||
154. | Happy Retirement Poster, 2018 | |||
155. | Special Order, 21 April 1863 | |||
156. | Dreyfus Department Store Poster, n.d. | |||
157. | Reward Poster for Ohio Penitentiary Escapees, 28 November 1863 | |||
158. | Sons of Confederate Veterans General Franklin Gardner Camp, n.d. |