Family papers in LaRC
Collections of family papers contain items saved by various individuals over long stretches of time. These archival collections, often including genealogical and biographical research notes, are rich resources for studying changing lifestyles and cultural values. The Louisiana Research Collection holds a wealth of archival collections containing documents and objects considered important enough to pass on to a family's next generation. An advanced search of the library catalog for LaRC archival collections with the phrase “family papers” or “families papers” in the title retrieves 146 results . The oldest of these is the De la Villesbret family papers, 1534-1937, and the youngest is the Nuhrah family papers, 1967-1996. Another example, which will be of interest to students of American history, is the Hoffman and Bowman families papers, 1832-1929 (LaRC Manuscripts Collection 982). Collection 982 is composed of personal papers of members of the...