City of Opelousas (Louisiana) Oral History Collection
Collection 528
Opelousas (Louisiana), City of. Oral History Collection, 2019–2021
14.7 GB
Opelousas is a city located in St. Landry Parish. Established in 1720, it is the third oldest city in Louisiana and prides itself as the Zydeco capital of the world. One particular attraction is Opelousas is Le Vieux Village Heritage Park & Museum, which preserves historic buildings from the 19th century.
This collection contains oral histories from residents of Opelousas. Topics include life in Opelousas during the 1940s and 1950s, experiences as educators, the Civil Rights Movement, Cajun and Creole cultures, Zydeco music, and the Louisiana Orphan Train Riders.
Melanie Lee-Lebouef of the City of Opelousas Tourism donated this collection.
Series:
| A. Interview Project | ||
| a. Audio | Folder 1 | |
| b. Notes | Folder 2 | |
| c. Subject Photographs | Folder 3 | |
| d. Video | Folder 4 | |
| B. Interview Transcriptions | Folder 5 | |
Inventory:
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