Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections

Today we will be showcasing Collection 204, Marie J. Mamalakis “Mario” Papers.

Ms. Mamalakis attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute, graduating with a degree in English in 1933. From 1934 to 1940, she taught public school in St. Landry Parish. In 1941, she entered Louisiana State University for graduate work, and upon earning her master’s degree in library science, she returned to Lafayette as head of the circulation department at Edith Garland Dupré Library at SLI.

Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections

Today we are spotlighting the documentary film, Iron Sharpens Iron.

The movie captures the community of Ironton’s struggles against racism, industrial encroachment, and extreme weather.

Join Dupré Library for a film screening, followed by a discussion led by C.E. Richard, Flora Levy/BORSF Professor of English, at UL Lafayette on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m., in Room 221 of Dupré Library.

Registration required. We hope to see you there!

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Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections

Today we are highlighting Collection 165, Marie Theard Manuscript Collection.

Marie Theard was a Louisiana resident who had a passion for local music including both French and Creole music. This collection is made up of 95 songs. The songs are broken down into 6 parts; patriotic songs, songs often found in French collections, songs not generally included in French collections but heard in Louisiana, Acadian songs, Creole songs, and hymns and Christmas songs.

Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections

Today, we are highlighting local anniversaries, including the 20-year anniversary of our Cajun & Creole Music Collection.

Created in 2003, the multi-media Cajun and Creole Music Collection has grown to include over 10,000 recordings of Louisiana sounds & rhythms, plus other music-related archival artifacts and collections. Join us in celebrating 20 years of services and support to preserve and promote the history, influences, and development of our unique musical cultures.

Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections

Today we are highlighting our U.S. Government Information section here in Special Collections, as well as, showcasing the University’s upcoming celebrations in honor of Constitution Day.

Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. UL Lafayette and the Dupré library will be celebrating Constitution Day, Monday Sept. 18, 2023. The schedule of events are as follows:

Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections

Today we are celebrating with our friends over in the Center for Louisiana Studies.

The Center for Louisiana Studies recently relocated part of their operations from the library to the newly renovated Roy House. On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Roy House and Center for Louisiana Studies celebrated their opening day. Their new regular hours will be 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Thursday.

Congratulations to our friends over in CLS as they embark on their future in their new home!

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