Mary Alice Fontenot Papers, Part 2
Collection 97.1
Fontenot, Mary Alice (1910–2003). Papers, c.1880s–2005
10.5 feet; oversize
Mary Alice Fontenot Riehl was a journalist and author. Her newspaper career has included staff positions at the Rayne Acadian Tribune, the Crowley Post-Signal, the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, and the Opelousas Daily World. She also wrote feature stories for secular and church papers in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and other south Louisiana communities. Many of her newspaper features dealt with the social life and customs, folklore, and history of Cajuns. As an author, Mrs. Riehl is best known for her series of children's books on Clovis Crawfish. She also wrote other books for children as well as cook-books and works on local and state history.
The materials in this collection were donated after Collection 97 was processed, so they are placed in a supplemental collection. The contents are very similar to what is in Collection 97 so the arrangement is comparable. Collection 97.1 includes many items related to the book Acadia Parish: A History to 1900 by Fontenot and Paul Freeland.
Mary Alice Fontenot Riehl and her daughter, Julie Landry, donated these papers.
For additional materials, view Collection 97, Mary Alice Fontenot Papers.
Series:
| A. | General letters (1961-2004) | 1-01 through 3-05 | ||
| B. | Children’s responses (1973-2003) | |||
| 1. | Letters (1985-2003) | 3-06 through 5-06, vol. 5, Box 18 | ||
| 2. | Artwork (1991-2002) | 5-07 through 5-11 | ||
| 3. | Stories (1990-2000) | 6-01 through 6-05, Box 18 | ||
| 4. | Drama (1973, 1990) | 6-06 through 6-07, 8-14 | ||
| 5. | Other (2000) | 6-08 | ||
| C. | Writings (c.1880s-2005) | |||
| 1. | Newspaper articles (1947-1996) | 6-09 through 7-12 | ||
| 2. | Clovis Crawfish series (1968-2002) | 7-13 through 8-14.2 | ||
| a. | Uses of Clovis (1990-2005) | 8-15 through 9-05 | ||
| 3. | Acadian Parish: a History to 1900 (1990s-1980) | |||
| a. | Research materials (1880s-1978) | 9-06 through 10-16 | ||
| b. | Manuscripts (1976) | 11-01 through 12-01 | ||
| 4. | Other (1981-1995) | 12-02 through 12-12 | ||
| D. | Biographical (1958-2004) | |||
| 1. | Scrapbooks and biographical articles (1958-2004) | 12-13 through 13-03; Box 18 | ||
| 2. | Honors, certificates, mementos, etc. (1981-2003) | 13-04; Boxes 16 and 18 | ||
| 3. | Others (1990-2003) | 13-05 through 13-08 | ||
| E. | Louisiana history (1947-1990) | |||
| 1. | Research (1947-1990) | 13-09 through 15-04 | ||
| 2. | Histories (n.d.) | 15-05 through 15-07 | ||
| F. | Miscellaneous (1985, n.d.) | 15-08 through 15-12; Box 18 | ||
| G. | Artifacts (1983-2001) | Box 16 | ||
| H. | Media (1967, 1990-1998) | |||
| 1. | VHS (1990-1998) | 17-01 through 17-16 | ||
| 2. | Audiocassettes (1967, 1996-1998) | 17-17 through 17-37 | ||
| 3. | 3.5 in. floppy disks (2000) | 17-38 | ||
| I. | Oversize | Box 18; Map Case 17-09 | ||
| J. | Scrapbooks | 19-01 through 19-09 | ||
Inventory:
| A. | General Letters (1961-2004) | |
| Letters from 1972 to 1979 primarily relate to Mary Alice Fontenot and Rev. Paul Freeland’s research for Acadia Parish: A History to 1900. The letters 1980-2004 relate to Fontenot’s Clovis Crawfish series and are from her publishers, illustrators, etc. (Some folders contain publishing contracts and copyright registration). There are also some personal letters, cards, etc. There are photographs scattered throughout this series. | ||
| 1-01 | 1961, 1968 | |
| includes letter to Library of Congress requesting copyright information for the first Clovis book | ||
| 1-02 | 1972-1973 | |
| includes some newspaper clippings | ||
| 1-03 | 1974 | |
| 1-04 | 1975 | |
| includes photograph of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rayne, LA | ||
| 1-05 | 1976 | |
| 1-06 | 1977 | |
| 1-07 | 1978 | |
| 1-08 | 1979 | |
| includes letters to Bob Claitor and Eric Vincent, and copyright registration for Clovis Crawfish and Etienne Escargot | ||
| 1-09 | n.d. [1970-1979] | |
| includes genealogy, research queries for Acadia Parish: A History to 1900, and 1940 photograph of Acadia Parish flood | ||
| 1-10 | 1981-1983 | |
| includes copyright registration for Acadia Parish Louisiana, A History to 1900 and Pelican Publishing contract for The Star Seed | ||
| 1-11 | 1985-1987 | |
| includes copyright registration for The Star Seed and contract with Scott Blazek for Clovis Crawfish and the Big Bétail | ||
| 1-12 | 1988: January - June | |
| includes pictures of Empire Menhaden Company in Empire, Louisiana | ||
| 1-13 | 1988: July - December | |
| 1-14 | 1989: January - June | |
| 1-15 | 1989: July - December | |
| includes a letter from Fontenot to Barbara Bush | ||
| 2-01 | 1990 | |
| 2-02 | 1991 | |
| includes updated publishing contract between Fontenot and Scott Blazek (illustrator) | ||
| 2-03 | 1992 | |
| includes letter with oral history interview about Ozeme Carriere and other jayhawkers [See also: Collection 97, folder 7-16] | ||
| 2-04 | 1993: January - June | |
| includes publishing contract for Mardi Gras in the Country | ||
| 2-05 | 1993: July - December | |
| includes letters from Scott Blazek (illustrator) and contract between Fontenot and Patrick Soper for Mardi Gras in the Country | ||
| 2-06 | 1994: January - June | |
| includes letters from Scott Blazek (illustrator) | ||
| 2-07 | 1994: July - December | |
| includes publishing agreement with Blue Heron Press for the printing of Tah-Tye, The Last ‘Possum in the Pouch | ||
| 2-08 | 1995 | |
| includes a Blue Heron Press booklist | ||
| 2-09 | 1996 | |
| 2-10 | 1997 | |
| includes a publishing agreement with Hébert Publishing | ||
| 2-11 | 1998: September - December | |
| includes letters from Scott Blazek (illustrator) | ||
| 2-12 | 1999 | |
| 2-13 | 2000 | |
| includes contract with Pelican Publishing for the Clovis Crawfish Series | ||
| 2-14 | 2001: January - April | |
| 2-15 | 2002: January - February | |
| includes an issue of Bluffs and Bayous | ||
| 3-01 | 2002: August - December | |
| includes 5 Clovis Crawfish color illustrations and a contract to reprint Fontenot’s Crowley Post-Signal articles | ||
| 3-02 | 2003 | |
| 3-03 | 2004: March | |
| includes letter and pamphlet from Delta Kappa Gamma Society (they honored Mary Alice Fontenot after her death) | ||
| 3-04 | n.d. | |
| primarily personal letters, includes script for a Clovis Crawfish play from Rose Bianco | ||
| 3-05 | n.d. | |
| includes greeting cards, notes, and 2 photographs | ||
| See also: Box 18 (Oversize) and Map Case 17-09 for 2 additional stories from children | ||
| B. | Children's Responses (1973-2003) | |
| 1. | Letters (1985-2003) | |
| 3-06 | 1985 - 1989 | |
| 3-07 | 1990 | |
| 3-08 | 1990 - 1991 | |
| letters sent to Acadian Village and forwarded to Mary Alice Fontenot | ||
| 3-09 | 1991: April | |
| 3-10 | 1991: May | |
| 4-01 | 1992 | |
| 4-02 | 1993: March - April | |
| 4-03 | 1993: May | |
| 4-04 | 1994 | |
| 4-05 | 1995 | |
| 4-06 | 1996 | |
| 4-07 | 1997 | |
| 4-08 | 1998 | |
| 4-09 | 1999 | |
| 4-10 | 2000 | |
| includes bound book of letters “Our Favorite Friends of Clovis” | ||
| 5-01 | 2001 | |
| includes pictures from Mary Alice Fontenot’s visit to Iota Elementary in Iota, LA | ||
| 5-02 | 2002: April | |
| includes many “get-well” cards | ||
| 5-03 | 2002: April | |
| includes “Happy Easter” cards from 4th graders at St. Edmund Elementary in Eunice, LA | ||
| 5-04 | 2002: April | |
| includes “Happy Birthday” cards from 2nd graders at St. Edmund Elementary in Eunice, LA | ||
| 5-05 | 2003 | |
| sympathy letters from children to Mary Alice Fontenot’s daughter, Julie Landry | ||
| 5-06 | n.d. | |
| See also: v.5 1993: Scrapbook: “Clovis Crawfish’s Special Friends at Bernard Terrace Elementary” | ||
| See also: Box 18 (Oversize) for 6 additional cards from children and Map Case 17-05 for 2 cards | ||
| B. | Children's Responses | |
| 2. | Artwork (Some include attached letters) (1991-2002) | |
| 5-07 | 1991 | |
| 5-08 | 1994 | |
| 5-09 | 1996 | |
| 5-10 | 2002 | |
| 5-11 | n.d. | |
| B. | Children's Responses | |
| 3. | Stories (1990-2000) | |
| 6-01 | 1990 | |
| 6-02 | 1992-1993 | |
| 2 bound booklets, “Writing Makes a Difference” created for the Louisiana Department of Education model career options program by students at Nelson Elementary, Dolby Elementary, and Henry Heights Elementary: includes stories written by children, some about Clovis | ||
| 6-03 | 1998 | |
| 6-04 | 2000 | |
| 6-05 | n.d. | |
| includes bound story, “Our Clovis Book” | ||
| See also: Box 18 (Oversize) and Map Case 17-05 for 2 additional stories from children | ||
| B. | Children's Responses | |
| 4. | Drama (1973, 1990) | |
| 6-06 | 1973 | |
| Program for “Clovis Crawfish and his Friends” performed at Jefferson Terrace Elementary School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana | ||
| 6-07 | 1990 | |
| Bayou Woods Elementary production of “Clovis Crawfish and Etienne Escargot,” includes correspondence, script, and photograph | ||
| See also: folders 8-14 “Baton Rouge Playmakers” and 17-01 “Playmakers” for other dramatizations of Clovis by adults | ||
| B. | Children's Responses | |
| 5. | Other (2000) | |
| 6-08 | 2000 | |
| Booklet “Mire Elementary Welcomes Mary Alice Fontenot;” includes photographs and notes about Fontenot’s visit | ||
| C. | Writings (1947-2002) | |
| 1. | Newspaper Articles (1947-1996) (also includes research and photographs) | |
| 6-09 | 1947-1974 | |
| 6-10 | 1980-1981: “Le Bon Vieux Temps” and other columns from Crowley Post Signal | |
| 6-11 | 1983: articles from The Rayne Acadian Tribune and Crowley Post Signal | |
| 6-12 | 1984: articles from Crowley Post Signal | |
| 6-13 | 1985: articles from Crowley Post Signal and Lafayette Daily Advertiser | |
| 7-01 | 1986: articles from Crowley Post Signal | |
| 7-02 | 1987: articles from Senior Citizens News and Views | |
| 7-03 | 1988: articles from The Heartbeat Magazine and Crowley Post Signal | |
| 7-04 | 1989: articles from Crowley Post Signal | |
| 7-05 | 1990: articles from Crowley Post Signal and Lafayette Daily Advertiser | |
| 7-06 | 1991: articles from Crowley Post Signal and Lafayette Daily Advertiser | |
| 7-07 | 1992: articles from Crowley Post Signal and Lafayette Daily Advertiser | |
| 7-08 | 1993: articles from Crowley Post Signal and Lafayette Daily Advertiser | |
| 7-09 | 1994: articles from Crowley Post Signal | |
| 7-10 | 1995: articles from Crowley Post Signal and Lafayette Daily Advertiser | |
| 7-11 | 1996: articles from Crowley Post Signal | |
| 7-12 | n.d.: articles from The Rayne Acadian Tribune, “Le Bon Vieux Temps,” Crowley Post Signal, includes undated newspaper picture negatives | |
| See also: Scrapbook 1 | ||
| C. | Writings | |
| 2. | Clovis Crawfish Series (1968-2002) | |
| 7-13 | 1968: Clovis Crawfish and the Spinning Spider | |
| manuscript with annotations | ||
| 7-14 | 1974, 1991: Clovis Crawfish and His Friends/Clovis l’Ecrevisse et Ses Amis (in French) | |
| original publication in 1974; translation in 1991 | ||
| 8-01 | 1981: Clovis Crawfish and the Singing Cigales | |
| storyboard, handwritten manuscript and pronunciation guide | ||
| 8-02 | 1990: Clovis Crawfish and Bertile's Bon Voyage | |
| manuscripts and storyboard | ||
| 8-03 | 1990: Clovis Crawfish and Simeon Suce-Fleur | |
| manuscript and sheet music | ||
| 8-04 | 1993: Clovis Crawfish and Batiste Bete Puante | |
| manuscripts and sheet music | ||
| 8-05 | 1993-1995: Clovis Crawfish and Bidon Box Turtle | |
| includes sheet music, manuscripts, and storyboard | ||
| 8-06 | 1996: Clovis Crawfish and Paillasse Poule d’Eau | |
| manuscripts, storyboard, and sheet music | ||
| 8-07 | 1997: Clovis Crawfish and Raoul Raccoon | |
| storyboard, manuscripts, pronunciation guide | ||
| 8-08 | 1998: Clovis Crawfish and Fedora Field-Mouse | |
| manuscripts and storyboard | ||
| 8-09 | 2000: Clovis Crawfish and Silvie Sulphur | |
| manuscripts, storyboard and illustrations | ||
| 8-10 | 2002: Clovis Crawfish and Echo Gecko | |
| storyboard, illustrations, manuscripts, revisions, and letter from Fontenot’s editor | ||
| See also: Box 18(Oversize) for a manuscript of Echo Gecko with original pencil illustrations | ||
| 8-11 | 2007: Clovis Crawfish and the Twin Sister | |
| manuscripts (This book was left unfinished at the time of Fontenot’s death. Her daughter, Julie Landry, completed the book) | ||
| 8-12 | n.d.: 18 pencil illustrations of Clovis Crawfish and friends | |
| 1 illustration in color | ||
| 8-13 | n.d. | |
| miscellaneous newsclippings about crawfish | ||
| 8-14 | n.d. | |
| notecards with research, story ideas, and French words for Clovis Crawfish | ||
| 8-14.1 | Clovis ecrevisse et Simeon suce-fleurs: storyboard | |
| 8-14.2 | Clovis story: no title, n.d. | |
| See also: Box 18 (Oversize) for original Clovis Crawfish illustrations | ||
| C. | Writings | |
| 2. | Clovis Crawfish Series | |
| a. Uses of Clovis (1990-2005) | ||
| 8-15 | 1990 | |
| Story introductions for Clovis Crawfish readings written for Julie Landry (Mary Alice Fontenot’s daughter) | ||
| 9-01 | 1990, 2005 | |
| Baton Rouge Playmakers (professional acting troupe) perform “Clovis Crawfish,” a dramatization of Mary Alice Fontenot’s book series: includes script, promotional materials, photographs, and newsclippings | ||
| 9-02 | 1996 | |
| Mary Alice Fontenot Day in Acadia Parish: includes newsclippings and Programs | ||
| See also: 13-04 for material on MAF Day in other locales | ||
| 9-03 | 2001 | |
| Event promoting Eunice Depot Museum using Clovis Crawfish | ||
| 9-04 | n.d. | |
|
National Wetlands Research Center celebrates “Earth Science Week” with Clovis Crawfish |
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| 9-05 | n.d. | |
| miscellaneous newsclippings, Clovis Crawfish logo illustrations, and color prints | ||
| C. | Writings | |
| 3. | Acadia Parish: a History to 1900 (1976) (1880s-1980) | |
| written with Rev. Paul B. Freeland. This series includes research materials, newsclippings, articles (includes some written by Mary Alice Fontenot), notes, and book manuscripts | ||
| a. Research Materials (1880s-1980) | ||
| 9-06 | land grant maps for southwestern district, 1880s-1890s (photocopies) | |
| 9-07 | maps and conveyance records for Acadia Parish, 1881-1975 (photocopies) | |
| 9-08 | Germans in Acadia Parish and Roberts Cove, 1881-1917, 1975-1980 | |
| includes conveyance records, articles, and interviews with residents about German P.O.W.s in Eunice, includes booklet, “German Colonists of Roberts Cove, Louisiana: Their Ancestors, Children and Grandchildren” | ||
| 9-09 | Acadia Parish political newsclippings, 1887-1919 | |
| 9-10 | Mermentau Dam and its connection to rice industry newsclippings, 1899-1977 | |
| 9-11 | oil fields in Acadia parish, 1901-1977 | |
| includes short paper entitled “Medlenka River Project: The Oil Field,” newsclippings, map, and two photographs of Jules Clement, on whose property the first oil in Louisiana was discovered | ||
| 9-12 | Crowley’s black community, 1901-1978 | |
| newsclippings and history | ||
| 9-13 | agricultural (primarily about rice threshing and the rice industry in Crowley), 1903-1917, 1964-1991 | |
| includes newsclippings, photographs, and negatives | ||
| 9-14 | n.d. | |
| bound booklet: “The Rice Industry: 1900-1920” (no author indicated) | ||
| 9-15 | Crowley’s mayors, 1966 | |
| newsclippings and paper by Freeland | ||
| 9-16 | Crowley history, 1970s | |
| includes handwritten notes of the first auction of lots in Crowley and newsclippings | ||
| 10-01 | Estherwood, 1903-1946 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 10-02 | miscellaneous newsclippings, 1903-1975 | |
| includes history of Broussard family in Acadia Parish, postcards and story related to Durand Wedding in St. Martinville, and genealogy of Dudley LeBlanc | ||
| 10-03 | Mermentau and Midland, 1903-1978 | |
| newsclippings and history | ||
| 10-04 | Duson, 1908-1915 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 10-05 | Iota, 1910-1978 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 10-06 | Schell Canal, 1911-1977 | |
| newsclippings (important to the rice industry in Louisiana), includes correspondence | ||
| See also: Box 18 Oversize for a transparency of Schell Canal | ||
| 10-07 | Acadia College and parish schools, 1915-1977 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 10-08 | material on Jean Lafitte, 1939 (photocopies) | |
| 10-09 | Thomas, Freda S. “Tribute to a Violet and a Lady,” 1960 | |
| article about violet unique to Acadia Paish | ||
| 10-10 | Mamou Mardi Gras, 1958-1988 | |
| 26 photographs and negatives, newsclippings | ||
| 10-11 | Cajun home remedies, 1969 | |
| 10-12 | churches and cemeteries, 1975-1978 | |
| includes photographs and negatives of St. Joseph’s Church and Istre Cemetery and conveyance records (for church land) | ||
| 10-13 | Church Point history, 1976 | |
| 10-14 | history of small Acadia parish communities, n.d. | |
| 10-15 | short paper on the history of Acadia parish, n.d. | |
| 10-16 | photographs and illustrations used in Acadia Parish: A History to 1900 | |
| C. | Writings | |
| 3. | Acadia Parish: a History to 1900 (1976) | |
| b. Manuscripts (1976) | ||
| 11-01 | n.d.: bound booklet: “Rayne” (earlier draft of Chapter VI “Rayne” in Acadia Parish: A History to 1900) | |
| 11-02 | Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, Chapters 1-3 | |
| 11-03 | Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, Chapters 4-6 | |
| 11-04 | Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, Chapters 7-9 | |
| 11-05 | Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, Chapters 10-12 | |
| 11-06 | Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, Chapters 13-15 | |
| 11-07 | Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, Chapters 16-17 | |
| 11-08 | Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, acknowledgements and index | |
| 11-09 | unbound proof copy of Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, title page - page 186 | |
| 12-01 | unbound proof copy of Acadia Parish, Louisiana: A History to 1900, pp. 187-377 | |
| C. | Writings | |
| 4. | Other (1981 - 1995) | |
| 12-02 | Louisiana’s Indians, 1981 | |
| manuscript | ||
| 12-03 | The Star Seed, 1986 | |
| autographed hardcover book | ||
| 12-04 | miscellaneous folktales, poems, and short stories, 1991-1999 | |
| 12-05 | Mardi Gras in the Country, 1993 | |
| several copies of manuscript | ||
| 12-06 | Lunch Louisiana Style, 1993 | |
| booklet and recipes | ||
| 12-07 | Chigger and the Minah Bird, 1995 | |
| manuscript and correspondence | ||
| 12-08 | Tah-Tye: The Last ‘Possum in the Pouch, n.d. | |
| manuscript | ||
| 12-09 | Souris Blanche/Annabelle, n.d. | |
| includes several versions of the story | ||
| 12-10 | Louise Olivier and unnamed short story about Cajun culture, n.d. | |
| See also: Collection 97, 7-11 | ||
| 12-11 | Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, n.d. | |
| manuscript | ||
| 12-12 | 14 pencil and ink illustrations depicting traditional Cajun scenes, 2 | |
| sketches advertising “Cajun Accent” (Fontenot’s cookbook) | ||
| D. | Biographical (1958-2004) | |
| 1. | Scrapbooks and Biographical Articles (1958-2004) | |
| 12-13 | newsclippings about Mary Alice Fontenot, 1973-3003 | |
| 12-14 | obituaries and memorial articles for Mary Alice Fontenot, 2003 | |
| 12-15 | newsclippings and loose scrapbook pages about classroom visits, book signings and appearances, 1991-2001, n.d. | |
| 13-01 | newsclippings about Clovis Crawfish books, 1979-2003 | |
| includes The Reading Teacher, vol. 36, no. 3 with article about Clovis Crawfish | ||
| 13-02 | book reviews, articles, and newsclippings for Clovis Crawfish series, 1990-2004 | |
| 13-03 | newsclippings about non-Clovis Crawfish publications, 1980-1996 (Tah-Tye, Louisiana Experience, Star Seed, and Cajun Accent) | |
| See also: Box 18 (Oversize) for 8 additional laminated newsclippings about Mary Alice Fontenot and her Clovis Crawfish series, and Map Case 17-05 for 3 laminated newsclippings | ||
| D. | Biographical | |
| 2. | Honors, Certificates, Mementos, etc. (1981-2003) | |
| 13-04 | 1981-2003: newsclippings, pamphlets, and folder (for Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice 2001 ceremony) about Mary Alice Fontenot’s honors and awards | |
| includes certificate for: “Order of Living Legends” from the Acadian Museum of Erath, certificate from Phoenix Magnet Elementary school for Francofete 1999, “Distinguished Member Award” from Louisiana Beta Delphian study club, “Certificate of Recognition” from St. Edmund Catholic Church, proclamation for “Mary Alice Fontenot Day” in Sulphur, Louisiana (1993), and proclamation for “Mary Alice Fontenot” day in Crowley (1996) | ||
| See also: Box 16 (Artifacts): (1983) Children’s Book Festival plaque from NSU, in Natchitoches, LA (1983) L.A.C.U.S. “Friend of Children” award; (1990) Iberia Builders Association plaque for dedicated service; (1991) Coteau Elementary plaque for sharing the joy of reading; (1991) “Grand Marshall of the Children’s Day Parade,” from Crowley, LA International Rice Festival plaque; (1993) CODOFIL award recognizing Fontenot’s contribution to French in Louisiana; (1993) Volunteer of the year award from the Crowley Guest House (nursing home); (1996) Proclamation from former Louisiana governor, Kathleen Blanco, for “Mary Alice Fontenot Day;” (n.d.)“Lifetime Achievement Award” (no indication of what organization awarded it); (2001) “Young Reader’s Choice Honorary Award” glass award | ||
| See also: Box 18 (Oversize): (1990) “Certificate of Recognition” from the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana; (1996) “Mary Alice Fontenot Day” proclamation from Alexandria, Louisiana; (2001) “Young Reader’s Choice, Honorary Award” | ||
| D. | Biographical | |
| 3. | Other (1990-2003) | |
| 13-05 | Death certificate and living will, 2003, 1991 | |
| 13-06 | Pelican Profile of Mary Alice Fontenot and book list, 1991, n.d. | |
| photographs of Mary Alice Fontenot’s various appearances | ||
| 13-07 | legal papers concerning property sale and auto insurance certificate, 1994, 1996 | |
| 13-08 | memorabilia from Mary Alice Fontenot’s funeral, 2003 cards, pictures, notes, etc. | |
| includes one loose scrapbook page with pictures | ||
| E. | Louisiana History | |
| 1. | Research (1947-1990) | |
| 13-09 | Cajun craftsmen, musicians, and artists, 1947-1993 | |
| newsclippings, includes articles about former LA governor Jimmie Davis’s music career, and musician Eddy Raven (includes photograph) | ||
| 13-10 | Cajun traditions and folklore, 1958-1988 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 13-11 | genealogy materials, 1965-1972 | |
| newsclippings, genealogy, and notes about Castix family | ||
| 14-01 | Cajun and Creole, 1972-1988 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 14-02 | Attakapas Gazette articles on Acadian culture and Louisiana/Acadian culture bibliographies, 1977 | |
| 14-03 | miscellaneous statistical information on Louisiana, 1980-1984 | |
| includes “Louisiana Facts” brochure | ||
| 14-04 | miscellaneous newsclippings and pictures, 1983-1986 | |
| 14-05 | Mallory, Randall and Sallie Evans, “El Camino Real,” 1981 article | |
| 14-06 | cemeteries and burial customs, 1983-1988 | |
| 14-07 | Acadians articles, 1984-1988 | |
| 14-08 | nature’s bounty, fishing and hunting in Louisiana, 1984-1988 | |
| 14-09 | Louisiana Native American groups, 1984-1987 | |
| 14-10 | Louisiana waterways, 1984-1987 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 14-11 | Louisiana celebrities, 1984-1987 | |
| 14-12 | Louisiana culture, 1984-1986 | |
| newsclippings, articles, and publications | ||
| includes “Louisiana: A Dream State” map, Center for Southern Folklore v. 3, no. 3; Folklife Center News, v. 8, no. 4, and Louisiana Life, Jan/Feb 1986 | ||
| 14-13 | Lafayette, Acadia, and Vermilion parishes, 1985-2003 | |
| newsclippings, includes article about jayhawkers, Miller, Jacqueline. “The Jayhawker Massacre: A Vermillion Parish Legend” | ||
| 14-14 | New Orleans, 1985-1990 | |
| articles and newsclippings: includes several “New Orleans: America’s European Masterpiece” articles written by Honey Naylor; The Historic New Orleans Collection, Evidence of the Past: Primary Sources for Louisiana History (Cane River Community) | ||
| 14-15 | Isleños, 1985 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 14-16 | architecture, 1986-1994 | |
| 14-17 | Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1986 | |
| tour guide script (no author indicated) | ||
| 15-01 | Calcasieu Parish history, 1986 | |
| 15-02 | cuisine, 1986 | |
| newsclippings and Manuel, Marie Louise Comeaux. Acadian Cuisine | ||
| 15-03 | Catahoula dogs, 1987 | |
| newsclippings | ||
| 15-04 | “La Compagnie Louisianaise” group, 1990 | |
| includes publication “Contes de la Compagnie” (v. 1, no. 3) and 1990 tour destinations | ||
| E. | Louisiana History | |
| 2. | Histories (n.d.) | |
| 15-05 | Brown, Donald P. “Waters Unlimited,” n.d., 14 pp. | |
| recounts experience with Hurricane Audrey | ||
| 15-06 | Louisiana Governor’s Commission on Indian Affairs, Indians of Louisiana, n.d. 81 pp. | |
| 15-07 | Gregory, Hiram. Road to Recognition, A Study of Louisiana Indians 1880-Present. n.d., 83 pages | |
| F. | Miscellaneous (1985, n.d.) | |
| includes a large amount of Louisiana history schoolwork, quizzes, study guides, and exams | ||
| 15-08 | handwritten notes about Louisiana history, parishes, and culture, n.d. | |
| 15-09 | Louisiana culture worksheets and quizzes, n.d. | |
| 15-10 | Louisiana culture tests and quizzes, n.d. | |
| 15-11 | Louisiana-themed word searches and activity sheets, n.d. | |
| 15-12 | Church Point, LA twinning ceremony with Church Point, Nova Scotia and brochure for Renaissance ‘Cadienne: includes photograph and slide of Dupré Library, 1985 | |
| See also: Box 18 (Oversize) for 2 photocopies of a proclamation by Napoleon raising General Sahuc to the rank of a baron (in French) | ||
| G. | Artifacts (1983-2001) | |
| Box 16 |
Crawfish trinkets and figurines the following awards and plaques: Children’s Book Festival plaque from NSU, in Natchitoches, LA, 1983; L.A.C.U.S. “Friend of Children” award, 1983; Iberia Builders Association plaque for dedicated service, 1990; Coteau Elementary plaque for sharing the joy of reading, 1991; “Grand Marshall of the Children’s Day Parade,” from Crowley, LA International Rice Festival plaque, 1991; CODOFIL award recognizing Fontenot’s contribution to French in Louisiana, 1993; Volunteer of the Year award from the Crowley Guest House (nursing home), 1993; Proclamation from former Louisiana Governor, Kathleen Blanco, for “Mary Alice Fontenot Day,” n.d.;” “Lifetime Achievement Award” (no indication of what organization awarded it), n.d.; “Young Reader’s Choice Honorary Award” glass award, 2001 |
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| H. | Media | |
| 1. | VHS (1990-1998) | |
| 17-01 | Playmakers of Baton Rouge, Inc. present “Clovis Crawfish”, 1990 | |
| 17-02 | KALB-TV’s special report by Ethma Odum, includes interviews with: Mary Alice Fontenot, John Thistlewaite, Nan Langford Mitchell, Leroy Savoy, and Frankie Elder, 1990 | |
| 17-03 | Mary Alice Fontenot visits Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur, LA and reads several of her Clovis Crawfish books, 1992 | |
| 17-04 | “Mary Alice Fontenot reads: Clovis Crawfish and Michelle Mantis and Clovis Crawfish and Bertiles Bon Voyage,” recorded by TVC (The Video Company), 1992 | |
| 17-05 | Mary Alice Fontenot Day in Sulphur, LA, 1993 and KLFY presents: “Cajun Country”, 1995 | |
| 17-06 | “Live at Five on the Road in Crowley,” (featuring Mary Alice Fontenot) recorded by KPLC TV in Lake Charles, 1993 | |
| 17-07 | Television appearances: Mary Alice Fontenot interview on Channel 10 (KLFY), and Mary Alice Fontenot interview on Channel 7 (KPLC), 1995 | |
| 17-08 | Mary Alice Fontenot visits E.A. Martin Middle School in Lafayette, LA and reads several of her Clovis Crawfish books, 1995 | |
| 17-09 | Channel 10 (KLFY) interview with Mary Alice Fontenot and Julie Landry about the translation of Clovis Crawfish into French, 1996 | |
| 17-10 | KBIM-TV (Roswell, New Mexico) interviews Scott R. Blazek, illustrator of Mary Alice Fontenot’s Clovis Crawfish series, 1996 | |
| 17-11 | “Louisiana Life: featuring Mary Alice Fontenot”, 1996 | |
| 17-12 | Mary Alice Fontenot visits Dozier Elementary in Erath, LA in 1996, and Cody Barras visits with Mary Alice Fontenot in 1997 | |
| 17-13 | The Extra Mile (nonprofit organization) honors Mary Alice Fontenot, 1998 | |
| 17-14 | Channel 3 (KATC) interviews Mary Alice Fontenot, 1998 | |
| 17-15 | Mary Alice Fontenot: receives 1998 “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Acadiana Arts, recorded by Channel 10 (KLFY); includes a card from KLFY | |
| 17-16 | “Meet Mary Alice Fontenot reading the children’s books of Clovis Crawfish” (ex-library copy) | |
| H. | Media | |
| 2. | Cassette Tapes (1990-1998) | |
| a. “Acadia Parish Yesterdays” interviews conducted by Mary Alice Fontenot (1990-1994) | ||
| Interviews aired on “Acadia Parish Yesterdays with Mary Alice Fontenot,” a radio program produced by KSIG Crowley which started on 3 February 1989. Fontenot interviewed Acadia Parish residents and shared history and memories about Acadiana. | ||
| See also: “Acadia Parish Yesterdays” collection of tapes in the Oral History programs | ||
| 17-17 | 1990: (anniversary of 1940 flood), interview with Matt Miller about Crowley history | |
| 17-18 | 1990: Side A: Charlie Gossen (rice farmer) | |
| 17-19 | 1991: Clobule Abshire, a former voting machine maintenance man from Crowley | |
| 17-20 | 1993: Side A: blank/ Side B (discussing rice industry in Louisiana): 1. Earl Dunphy, 2. Stan and Leda Gall | |
| 17-21 | 1993: Side A: blank/ Side B: 1. Glenn Everett, 2. Martin Wale | |
| 17-22 | 1993: Side A: blank/ Side B: 1. Garland Rue, 2. Clovis Bailey, 3. Gercie Daigle, 4. Karen Welch | |
| 17-23 | 1993: Side A: blank/ Side B: 1. Amy Marcenance, 2. Geneva Stagg, 3. Linda Bertrand | |
| 17-24 | 1993: Side A: 1. Norwood Marcy Lyons, 2. Joe Gielen/ Side B: blank | |
| 17-25 | 1993/1994: Side A: 1. Joe Gielen (1993), 2. Dr. J.D. Hains (1994), Side B: blank | |
| 17-26 | 1994: James Domingue, talking about “twinning” with a town in Nova Scotia | |
| 17-27 | 1994: Side A: 1. Georgia Manuel, 2. Barton Freeland, Sr./ Side B: Earl Dunphy | |
| 17-28 | 1994: Side A: Earl Dunphy, Bill Marsh, and Shirley Lund/ Side B: Sarah Rudduck, Bonnie Fall, and the Greenman Sisters | |
| 17-29 | 1994: Side A: 1. W.D. ‘Bill’ Redlich, 2. Ray McDowell/ Side B: 1. Anita Guidry (Church Point), 2. Elaine Wright | |
| 17-30 | 1994: Side A: 1. Marcy Lyons, 2. Barton Freeland/ Side B: blank | |
| 17-31 | 1994: Side A: 1. Georgie Manuel, 2. “Papa Cairo,” 3. Floyd Sonnier/ Side B: 1. Lou Myers and Joan McManus, 2. Howard Duncan | |
| 17-32 | 1994: Side A: Arthur Dommers/ Side B: blank | |
| 17-33 | 1994: (for KSIS, interviews with former hurricane hunters) Side A: 1. Chief Harry Courville, 2. Meceal Hollier Smith/ Side B: 1. Earl Dunphy, 2. Bill Marsh, 3. Ms. Sam Marcoules, 4. Lily Carlson | |
| H. | Media | |
| 2. | Cassette Tapes (1990-1998) | |
| b. Interviews with Mary Alice Fontenot | ||
| 17-34 | Interview with Mary Alice Fontenot and Julie Landry, on “Primetime” (KPEL) with Bob Hamm, 1996 | |
| 17-35 | Interview with Mary Alice Fontenot (KPEL), discussing her development of Clovis Crawfish, 1998 | |
| H. | Media | |
| 3. | 3.5in. floppy disks | |
| 17-38 | Clovis Crawfish and Silvie Sulphur by Mary Alice Fontenot (electronic copy of manuscript), 2000 | |
| I. | Oversize | |
| Box 18 | Oversize: (1982-2003) | |
| 8 laminated newsclippings about Mary Alice Fontenot and Clovis Crawfish; (1990) | ||
| “Certificate of Recognition” from the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana; (1996) | ||
| “Mary Alice Fontenot Day” proclamation from Alexandria, Louisiana; (2001) | ||
| “Young Reader’s Choice, Honorary Award;”(n.d., 1991) | ||
| 6 cards from students, 1 story;(n.d.) | ||
| 2 photocopies of a proclamation by Napoleon raising General Sahuc to the rank of a baron (in French) | ||
| Schell Canal transparency | ||
| Clovis Crawfish and Echo Gecko manuscript with original pencil illustrations | ||
| Map Case 17-09 | ||
| 5 Clovis Crawfish book covers | ||
| 3 laminated newsclippings about Mary Alice Fontenot and Clovis Crawfish series; (1989, 1996, 2001) | ||
| 1 Clovis Crawfish story written by students; (1990) | ||
| 2 cards from students | ||
| J. | Scrapbooks | |
| 19-01 | Newspaper clippings about Mary Alice Fontenot’s school visits and other appearances, autograph parties, promotional uses of Clovis Crawfish and news about her publications and other works, 1958, 1988-1993 | |
| 19-02 | Newspaper clippings about Mary Alice Fontenot’s school visits and other appearances, autograph parties, promotional uses of Clovis Crawfish and news about her publications and other works, 1958, 1988-1993 | |
| 19-03 | “En Passant” column (Opelousas Daily World), July, 1969 - May, 1971 many articles on D.J. “Cat” Doucet | |
| 19-04 | “Lovely Louisiana,” 1972-1985 newsclippings about different aspects of Louisiana culture and history | |
| 19-05 | Galliano Elementary School visit, 1992 includes photographs | |
| 19-06 | “Clovis Crawfish’s Special Friends at Bernard Terrace Elementary” (19 March 1993), contains children’s letters and some newsclippings and photographs | |
| 19-07 | Newsclippings and flyers from Fontenot’s school visits, book signings and other appearances, 1993-1996 includes several articles about Fontenot’s book: Mardi Gras in the Country | |
| 19-08 | Photographs, awards, press releases, and newsclippings of Mary Alice Fontenot’s appearances, receptions, and honors, 1996-1999 | |
| 19-09 | News clippings and articles remembering Mary Alice Fontenot’s life and legacy, 2003 | |