We are highlighting Collection 219, Dudley J. LeBlanc Collection.
LeBlanc was an entrepreneur. He started an ironing business in college, which by graduation (from SLII) was a flourishing tailor shop. He later sold tobacco, shoes, patent medicine, launched a very successful burial-insurance company and a headache-remedy company. He was probably most famous for the invention, distribution and promotion of HADACOL, a vitamin/mineral supplement.
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This week we will be highlighting Collection 50, the Owen J. Southwell Papers.
Southwell was an architect and artist. He first worked as an instructor at Carnegie Tech and continued his work at the University of Illinois from 1916-1918. Southwell received several honors, including the Carnegie Tech Medal of the American Institute of Architects in 1915 and the Certificate of the Beaux Arts Institute of Design in 1919.
This week we will be highlighting Collection 101, Sibille Store (Britol, La) Collection.
The Sibille Bros. Cotton Gin was established in 1845 up until 1973. The Sible Bros. Store however, ran from 1890-1985. The Sibille Store was a plantation, store, and cotton gin, located in Bristol, Louisiana.
This collection is made up of ledgers, journals, day books, short stories, newspaper, clippings, photographs, and certificates.
The Lafayette Public Library will visit Dupré Library this semester.
Sign up for a free public library card and/or get more information on public library services and programs.
Call (337) 408-3454 to reserve books or movies for next visit.
Join us for lunch and get to know your Dupré librarians!
Brainstorm with us, grab some treats, get research help, and/or just chat.
Stop by our table in the Cypress Lake Dining Room, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Nov. 20.
Special Collections will be at Vermilionville this Saturday, Nov. 18, celebrating Native American Culture Day.
In honor of this, we will be highlighting Collection 147, Robert S. Neitzel Collection. Neitzel made major contributions to archaeological work in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia.
This week we will be highlighting Collection 69, American Association of University Women (AAUW), Lafayette, LA Branch Records.
The purpose of the AAUW was to unite alumnae of different institutions of higher education to advance the economic, political, and educational opportunities for women.
It's nothing but fall vibes on the November Browsing Bookshelf. Check out the selection of books to put you in the fall spirit.
View the Browsing Bookshelf on the 1st floor near the Reference Desk.
Chemistry Academic Mentoring Matters (CAMM) offers free chemistry mentoring to students.
All of the mentors are fellow students who have already received an A in the courses they teach.
Location: Montgomery, Room 139
For more information, visit Chemistry Academic Mentoring Matters (CAMM).
