Terrebonne Parish - Agricultural
Terrebonne Parish - Agricultural Planning - 1940
Contents:
(1) "Agricultural Land Use Planning; Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana." Terrebonne Parish
Agricultural Land Use Committee-June 1940.
(A report on the agricultural prospects of Terrebonne Parish's farm land. In-depth soil analyses and topographical maps are included)
Abstract:
In 1940, the Terrebonne Parish Agricultural Land Use Planning Committee put together a report on the arability of the land, the drainage, and the mineral content of Terrebonne Parish's farm land. Also discussed are those crops that would do well in Terrebonne Parish. That report is in this file.
Terrebonne Parish - Athletes
Terrebonne Parish - Banks - First National
Contents:
(1) "Our Diamond Anniversary: 75 Years of Service (First National Bank of Houma)."
Houma Daily Courier (Newspaper Insert)-1994.
Abstract:
The First National Bank of Houma has been a fixture in Terrebonne Parish finance and commerce since 1919. This file contains information about the growth and success of that institution.
Terrebonne Parish - Baseball - Houma Buccaneers
Contents:
(1) "Houma's 1940 Buccaneers: The Team of Dreams (by Leslie, J. Paul)" Louisiana History
-Spring 1993
Abstract:
This folder tells of the Evangeline Baseball League and the Houma Buccaneers. It tells of the programs short history from its beginning in Houma on April, 1940 until it folded in June, 1940.
Terrebonne Parish - Baseball - Houma Indians
Contents:
(1) "Say It Ain't So: The 1946 Houma Indians and the Baseball Scandals (by Leslie, J. Paul)."
Louisiana History-Spring 1994.
Abstract:
The Houma Indians were a semi-pro baseball team that existed in Houma in the 1940s and 50s. Included in this file is information about alleged gambling scandals that marred the team's first season in 1946.
Terrebonne Parish - Bayou Terrebonne
Terrebonne Parish - Big Ben
Terrebonne Parish - Bijou Theater
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies
Contents:
(1) The Houman, July 1951.(A short-lived local magazine.)
(2) "In Step With Colonel John Bourgeois (by James Brady)." Parade Magazine
-July 7, 1996.
Abstract:
This file contains general biographical information about some Terrebonne parish natives, including Colonel John Bourgeois, Director of the U.S. Marine Band from 1979-1996 and J.P. Autin, founder of Autin Packing Company, a Terrebonne Parish Meat company.
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies - Allen J. Ellender
Contents:
(1) Pamphlet, "Profile of Allen J. Ellender, Senator from Louisiana & President Pro Tempore, United States Senate."-Election Pamphlet from 1972
(2) "Ellender's death announced." Houma Courier-July 28, 1972.
(3) "Dignitaries to attend Ellender's funeral." Houma Courier-July 30, 1972.
(4) "Ellender funeral." Houma Courier-July 31, 1972.
Abstract:
Allen J. Ellender was a Terrebonne Parish native who served in state and national legislature from 1924 until his death in 1972. At the time of his demise, he was President Pro Tempore of the Senate and was Chairman of both the House Appropriations Committee and the Central Intelligence Agency Subcommittee.
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies - Bishop Boudreaux
Contents:
(1) "Warren Louis Boudreaux, 1918-1997: A Man of God...A Good and Faithful Bishop."
The Bayou Catholic-October 8, 1997
(A weekly magazine of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Special memorial issue for Bishop Boudreaux, with extensive biographical information)
Abstract:
Bishop Warren Boudreaux served as Bishop of the Houma-Thibodaux Catholic Diocese from 1977 until 1992, when he retired. In the early 1960s, he served as a Vatican Council Father, and voted for every reform written in that council. He died in 1997 at the age of 79.
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies - Charles Davidson
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies - Col. John Bourgeois
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies - Craig Walker
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies - Horace Book
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies - Leonard Chabert
Terrebonne Parish - Biographies - Pat Chauvin
Terrebonne Parish - Bird Watchers
Contents:
(1) "Birdhouse Plans and Bird Identification."-Terrebonne Parish Bird Watchers.
Abstract:
Birds found around the Houma/Terrebonne Parish area and plans for various bird houses are contained in this file. Bird identification pictures and explanatory drawings for the bird houses are also included.
Terrebonne Parish - Blimp Base
Terrebonne Parish - Brown Pelican
Terrebonne Parish - Business
Terrebonne Parish - Catholic Church
Terrebonne Parish - Census Records - 1930
Contents:
(1) Terrebonne Parish Census-1830
(Roll of all the heads of families in Terrebonne Parish in 1830. There are both typed copies, and negative photocopies of the handwritten originals)
Abstract:
In 1830, the United States took its fifth census. This file contains the roll sheet of all the heads of families in Terrebonne Parish at the time. The original copies, handwritten by the census taker, appear as negative (white on black) photocopies. Typed copies, which are easier to read, are also included in this file.
Terrebonne Parish - Centennial Celebration
Contents:
(1) "Invitation to Houma's Centennial Celebration." Pamphlet-1934.
(A 1934 pamphlet distributed in Houma that tells of all the festivities at the centennial celebration)
Abstract:
Houma turned 100 years old in 1934. From May 10th to May 13th of that year, downtown Houma was host to a huge party that included parades, barbecues, street dancing and boat races.
Terrebonne Parish - Chamber of Commerce - Annual Reports
Contents:
(1) "Houma Terrebonne: Official Magazine of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of
Commerce."-1970 Chamber of Commerce Annual Report.
(2) "Our Navigable Waterways: Annual Report Houma-Terrebonne."-1977 Chamber of
Commerce Annual Report.
(3) "Terrebonne: 50th Anniversary."-1979 Chamber of Commerce Annual Report.
(4) "Houma: Annual Report for Houma-Terrebonne."-1985 Chamber of Commerce Annual
Report and Banquet Program.
(5) "Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Annual Report and Banquet Program."-1990.
(6) "Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Annual Report and Banquet Program."-1993.
(7) "Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Annual Report and Banquet Program."-1994.
(8) "Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Annual Report and Banquet Program."-1995.
Abstract:
The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce has, for the last fifty years, published annual reports that outline major happenings in business, politics, local organizations, education, agriculture, and business. The reports contain officials lists for the years listed above.
Terrebonne Parish - Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory
Contents:
(1) Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Buyers'
Guide.B1991.
(2) Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Buyers'
Guide.B1995.
(3) Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Buyers'
Guide.B1998.
(4) Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Buyers'
Guide.B1999.
Abstract:
This file contains membership directories for the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce for the years indicated above. Included in these directories are longer-than-average advertisements that explain what the advertised businesses do and how they are connected to the Chamber.
Terrebonne Parish - Charter
Terrebonne Parish - Holy Rosary
Terrebonne Parish - Churches - Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
Contents:
(1) Bulletin-"Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary: 25th Jubilee 1948-1973."
(The program for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of Holy Rosary Catholic Church)
Abstract:
Holy Rosary Church was founded in 1948 by the Diocese of Houma Thibodaux and the Redemptorist Brothers. The first Church building was an old Army chapel imported by boat from Gulfport, MS. The Church still exists, and is found at 1900 East Main St. on the East Side of Houma.
Terrebonne Parish - Churches - St. Frances de Sales
Contents:
(1) "St. Francis de Sales Church: Centennial Program, 1947." Church Bulletin-1947.
(2) "St. Francis de Sales Church: 1847-1972." Church Bulletin-1972.
(3) "St. Francis de Sales Cathedral: 150 Outstanding Years of Building God's Kingdom."
The Bayou Catholic-Sept. 24, 1997.
(Weekly magazine of the Diocese of Houma)
(4) Pamphlet-"St. Francis de Sales Cathedral: 1847-1997"
(An in-depth explanation of the mission and history of the Parish of St. Francis de Sales,
with a list of all the pastors of the church from its inception until 1997)
Abstract:
St. Francis de Sales is the largest Catholic Church building in Terrebonne Parish, and also the oldest parish. The information in this file follows some of the anniversary celebrations of the church between 1947 and 1997, with historically detailed information that researchers of may find valuable.
Terrebonne Parish - Churches - St. Matthew Episcopal Church
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Bourg
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Donner
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Dulac
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Gibson
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Gray
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Houma
Contents:
(1) Large photo-1905.
(Clipped from newspaper, of Houma's Main Street in 1905. The view is looking east towards the courthouse from near the corner of Main and Lafayette streets. The Flat Iron building and courthouse square are plainly visible in the distance)
(2) Report-"Facts About Houma and Terrebonne Parish."
(Printed on the back of an envelope sent from Houma's Dupont's department store in 1923, this gives information about Houma/Terrebonne in that era)
(3) Booklet-"Centennial Celebration: Houma, LA."
(Reproduction of the booklet published by Houma's city government during the 1934 centennial anniversary of the founding of the city)
(4) Map of Houma-1936.
(5) "Houma, the Capitol of Terrebonne Parish (by Helen Wurzlow)."-I Dug Up Houma-
Terrebonne.
(6) "Houma." Directory of the Parish of Terrebonne-1897.
(A hand typed copy of Houma's entry in the Directory of the Parish of Terrebonne)
(7) "Houma: Portrait of a City With a Small-Town Soul (by Mimi Read)."-Dixie Sunday
Magazine, May 15, 1983.
(An article from the now defunct Dixie Sunday Magazine, which was the Sunday newspaper insert from the Times-Picayune)
(8) "The Houma Historic District: A Self-Guided Tour." Pamphlet-1983.
(Houma Main Street Program of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government.Ba 1983 pamphlet that guides tourists around downtown Houma)
(9) "Houma-Terrebonne Parish." Guide-1998.
(A guide that highlights Houma's good points and invites newcomers to do business)
Abstract:
Houma is the Terrebonne Parish Seat of government, founded in 1834. This file contains assorted information about the history and growth of the community, including photographs and pamphlets.
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Houma - 1942
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Montegut
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Schriever
Terrebonne Parish - Cities - Theriot
Contents:
(1) Report-"Theriot"
(Report gives the location of Theriot and discusses Michell Theriot and his wife who established the first plantation on Bayou DuLarge)
Abstract:
Theriot is a post hamlet in Terrebonne Parish located on the Bayou DuLarge and twelve miles south of Houma. This file contains a sheet that gives the location of Theriot and discusses Michell Theriot and his wife Stephanie Thibodaux who established the first plantation on Bayou DuLarge.
Terrebonne Parish - Convention Center
Contents:
(1) Convention/Civic Center and Administrative Complex, 1997-"The architectural plans for
the Terrebonne Parish Convention/Civic Center and Administrative Complex"
(2) Project cost analysis and project schedule
Abstract:
In 1995, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government was considering building a convention/civic center and administrative complex. This file contains the architectural plans, a project cost analysis and a project schedule for the proposed buildings.
Terrebonne Parish - Court Cases
Terrebonne Parish - Crawfish Industry
Contents:
(1) "When the Red Crawfish Comes Bobbing Along" Houma Daily Courier, April 24, 1970.
(The Moise family raising crawfish in a pond they built. The story has pictures showing the catching of crawfish.)
Abstract:
The raising and fishing of crawfish is an activity that takes place in Terrebonne Parish. This file contains a newspaper article that tells the story of the Moise family, which raised crawfish in an artificial pond they had built. The Moise family allowed people to fish crawfish in their pond for a fee.
Terrebonne Parish - Crime and Criminals - Chad Louviere
Contents:
(1) "Shooting" Houma Daily Courier, October 18, 1996
(The article tells of a Terrebonne Parish sheriff's deputy named Chad Louviere who allegedly shot and killed one person and took five others hostages for twenty-five hours at a Houma bank)
(2) "Lawsuit Accused Deputy of Violence" Houma Daily Courier, October 19, 1996
(The article reveals that Chad Louviere had been sued by Aggie Provost Young for allegedly throwing her into a chain link fence while he was a Thibodaux police officer, before he was a Terrebonne Parish sheriff's deputy. It shows a photograph of Chad Louviere)
(3) "Locals Express Shock, Loss of Security" Houma Daily Courier, October 20, 1996
(Detailing the reactions of Terrebonne Parish residents to Chad Louviere's alleged crimes. It shows a photograph of police SWAT team members outside the bank where Chad Louviere had allegedly committed his crimes after the hostage crisis was over)
(4) "Friends see many sides to Louviere" Houma Daily Courier, October 20, 1996
(Article tells of the reactions of Louviere's friends to his crimes and what they knew of his character)
(5) "Hostages, Suspect Defied Experts' Odds" Houma Daily Courier, October 21, 1996
(The article says that F.B.I. experts were predicting that Chad Louviere was going to kill himself and his hostages, which did not happen)
(7) "More Charges Filed Against Deputy" Houma Daily Courier, October 22, 1996
(The article reported that Chad Louviere was being charged with one count of first degree murder, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, four counts of oral sexual battery and three counts of second degree kidnapping and other charges. The Terrebonne Parish District Attorney Douglas Greenberg said he would seek the death penalty for Louviere)
Abstract:
Chad Louvered was a Terrebonne Parish sheriff's deputy who allegedly stormed into a Houma bank on October 17, 1996, shot and killed a teller and took five other people hostage, two of he allegedly raped. He allegedly held these hostages for twenty-five hours until law enforcement officials resolved the situation. He was then charged with numerous crimes such as rape, murder and kidnapping.
Terrebonne Parish - Crime and Criminals - School Bus Incident
Contents:
(1) "Accused in Beating May Face Expulsion" Houma Daily Courier, November 20, 1994
(The story tells the story of four students who allegedly beat another student on board a
School bus on November 8, 1994. The alleged act was caught on videotape)
(2) "Freeze Frame: Should Graphic Video of a Violent Incident Be Shown to the Public?" The
Wall Street Journal, October 11, 1995
(The article tells of Martin Folse, owner of a Houma television station obtaining a copy of
the video tape of the alleged school bus beating. The Terrebonne Parish District Attorney
then confiscated this videotape)
Abstract:
On November 8, 1994 four students allegedly beat another student on board a Terrebonne Parish school bus. The alleged incident was videotaped. Martin Folse, owner of a Houma television station obtained a copy of the videotape of the alleged incident and was going to air it on his nightly newscast. However, the then Terrebonne Parish District Attorney Douglas Greenberg confiscated the videotape before it could be shown on television. He said he did this because it was evidence in a pending court proceeding that should not be shown and because he believed airing it would increase racial turmoil in the community. This file contains newspaper articles about the alleged incident.
Terrebonne Parish - Cypress Industry
Terrebonne Parish - Cypress Tree
Terrebonne Parish - Description and Travel
Contents:
(1) Brochure: The ABC Driving Tour of Terrebonne
(Brochure gives directions to various sites in Terrebonne Parish)
(2) Brochure: Bayou Country Southwest of New Orleans
(Brochure has a Houma city map and a Terrebonne Parish map.
(3) Brochure: Welcome to 'The Good Earth' Bayou Country Terrebonne Parish and Houma,
Louisiana
(Brochure has maps of Houma, the Houma Historic District and Terrebonne Parish. It shows photographs of various places in and actions that take place in Terrebonne Parish and Houma. It has ads for various restaurants and other businesses in the area. It also contains a brief history of Terrebonne Parish, Houma and statistical information on the area)
(4) Brochure: Houma and Terrebonne Parish.
(Brochure has maps of Houma, Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana. It lists points of interest, campgrounds, charter fishing services and motels in the area. It also lists special events that take place in the area and the area's emergency phone numbers)
(5) Brochure: Louisiana: Outdoors in Houma-Terrebonne
(Brochure has a map of Terrebonne Parish and lists various places where one can do outdoor activities in the area)
(6) Brochure: Houma- Terrebonne Louisiana Bayou Country
(Brochure lists motels, campgrounds, points of interest and various other attractions in the area. It also lists special events and other activities that take place in the area. In addition, it lists various means of transportation to the area. It has a community profile and a map of Louisiana. It shows various photographs of places and activities that take place in Terrebonne Parish and Houma.
(7) Brochure: South Central Louisiana: Only One Hour from New Orleans
(Brochure lists points of interest, campgrounds, sites to do hunting and fishing, hunting services, charter fishing services, air, land and swamp tours, hotels and motels in Assumption, Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes. It shows several photographs of activities that take place in and places in these parishes. It also has a map of these parishes.
(8) Brochure: Houma, Terrebonne
(Brochure lists several activities that place in and places in Terrebonne Parish and Houma. It also shows several photographs that show activities that take place in and places in the area. It also has a map of Louisiana.
(9) Brochure: Bayou Country Houma, Louisiana and Terrebonne Parish
(Brochure lists special events that take in the area. It has maps of Houma, Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana)
(10) Brochure: Houma, Terrebonne: Land of the Bayous
(Brochure lists activities that take place in and places in the area. It also has a map of Terrebonne Parish)
(11) Visitors Guide: Visitors Guide to Houma and Terrebonne Parish-1966-1967 Edition
(Visitors Guide contains information about the history of sites in and activities that take place in the area and other aspects of the area)
(12) Visitors Guide: Houma-Terrebonne: Louisiana Visitor's Guide First Edition
(Visitors Guide contains information about the history of the area and maps of the area. It also has some demographic information about the area. It lists several area services, attractions and businesses.
(13) Visitors Guide: Houma-Terrebonne: Louisiana Visitor's Guide Second Edition
(Visitors Guide contains information about the history of the area and maps of the area. It also has some demographic information about the area. It lists several area services, attractions and businesses.
(14) Visitors Guide: Houma-Terrebonne: Louisiana Visitor's Guide Third Edition
(Visitors Guide-contains information about the history of the area and maps of the area. It also has some demographic information about the area. It lists several area services, attractions and businesses.
(15) Visitors Guide: Houma-Terrebonne restaurants
(16) Visitors Guide: Houma-Terrebonne attractions and points of interest
.
(17) Visitors Guide: Houma-Terrebonne motels
Abstract:
Terrebonne Parish has several tourist attractions. This file contains several brochures, guides and sheets that contain information for tourists visiting these sites.
Terrebonne Parish - Diocese of Houma/Thibodaux
Contents:
"Installation of Bishop Warren L. Boudreaux" The Clarion Herald, June 1977
(The article discusses the installation of Bishop Warren L. Boudreaux as the head of the Diocese of Houma and Thibodaux and various aspects of the diocese)
Abstract:
Terrebonne Parish is part of the Catholic Diocese of Houma and Thibodaux. This file contains a newspaper that discusses the installation of Bishop Boudreaux as the head of the diocese in 1977 and various aspects of the diocese such as its history, the churches that are in it, etc.
Terrebonne Parish - Drainage System
Contents:
(1) Booklet: Engineering Report for the Proposed Parish Wide Forced Drainage District
(Booklet has information needed to create the then proposed drainage district)
Abstract:
In 1971, the Terrebonne Parish Police Jury was considering creating a drainage district. This file contains a booklet that has information necessary to create the drainage district.
Terrebonne Parish - Dumas Auditorium
Contents:
(1) "Former Slave Dumas Still Affecting Lives in Terrebonne" Houma Daily Courier, February 14, 1993
(Article tells about the man Dumas Auditorium was named after)
(2) "Dumas Auditorium is Dedicated, Grambling President is Speaker" The Terrebonne Press
(Article tells of the dedication of the Dumas Auditorium)
Abstract:
The Dumas Auditorium is located in Houma. This file contains two newspaper articles that tell about the man Dumas Auditorium was named after and the dedication of Dumas Auditorium.
Terrebonne Parish - Education
Contents:
(1) Booklet: South Louisiana Trade School
(Booklet is about a trade school that operated in the 1950's in Houma)
(2) "High Local Dropout Rate Gets Attention" Houma Daily Courier, March 1993
(Article reports on the public school dropout rate in Terrebonne, which was more than double the state average.
(3) Booklet: Report of the Terrebonne Conference on Education
(Booklet is a report made by a group of parents, teachers, school administrators and school board members sponsored by the Terrebonne Parish School Board and the Terrebonne Parish Parent- Teacher Association in 1956. It discusses several issues relating to education such as school building needs, getting and keeping good teachers and financing the schools)
Abstract:
Education is an important issue in Terrebonne Parish. This file contains a booklet about a trade school that operated in Houma in the 1950's, a newspaper article about the Terrebonne Parish public school dropout rate and a report about the issues Terrebonne Parish public schools were dealing with in 1956.
Terrebonne Parish - Education - History
Terrebonne Parish - Education - Marianites
Terrebonne Parish - Fairs and Festivals
Contents:
(1) Brochure-Lagniappe on the Bayou: An October Cajun Festival Second Weekend
(The article gives information about the food eaten and the activities that take place during the festival. It shows several photographs of what happens during the festival. It also gives directions to the festival)
Abstract:
Chauvin, a town in Terrebonne Parish, holds on the second weekend of October, the Lagniappe on the Bayou festival. This file contains a brochure that provides information about that festival.
Terrebonne Parish - Fire Fighting - History
Terrebonne Parish - Fishing
Contents:
(1) Brochure-Outdoors in South Louisiana,
(Brochure which gives the phone number of sites where can do outdoor activities in South Louisiana. It shows several photographs of outdoor activities and scenes that take place in South Louisiana and a map of the area)
(2) Brochure-Sportsman's Paradise: Motel, Restaurant, and Marina
(Brochure provides information about a charter fishing service in Terrebonne Parish)
(3) Brochure-Charter fishing services in Houma and Terrebonne Parish
(Brochure lists their addresses, telephone numbers and what kinds of fishing one can do with them)
Abstract:
Terrebonne Parish has several charter fishing services. This file contains two brochures and a sheet that gives information about charter fishing services in the area.
Terrebonne Parish - Fur Trade
Terrebonne Parish - Galleries and Museums
Contents:
(1) Brochure-Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild and ArtGuild Gallery
(Brochure gives information about the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild, which promotes art in Terrebonne Parish)
Abstract:
Terrebonne Parish has its Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild. The Guild's mission is to promote and encourage art and culture in Terrebonne Parish. This file contains a brochure about the guild.
Terrebonne Parish - Gas Explosion
Terrebonne Parish - Genealogy
Terrebonne Parish - Genealogy - Baptisms, Burials, Marriages
Contents:
(1) Listings-Catholic Church in Houma
(Listing of the Catholic Church in Houma in the years between 1848-1850)
Abstract:
This file contains information about a Catholic Church in Houma in the years between 1848-1850.
Terrebonne Parish - Genealogy - Minor Family
Contents:
(1) Report-Story of the Minor Family.
Abstract:
The Minor family was owners of Southdown plantation in Terrebonne Parish. This file contains two sheets telling the history of the Minor family.
Terrebonne Parish - Golf Courses
Terrebonne Parish - Government
Contents:
(1) Booklet-A Citizen's Guide to the Government of Terrebonne Parish
(Booklet provides information about Terrebonne Parish's demographics, structures and functions of government, public schools, etc in 1979)
Abstract:
Government in Terrebonne Parish serves many functions. This files contains a guide with information about how the parish government functioned in 1979.
Terrebonne Parish - Government - Mayors
Contents:
(1) Report-Mayors of Houma and when they served. It covers the years between 1859 and
1981.
(This report list the Mayors of Houma and when they served. It covers the years between 1859 and 1981)
Abstract:
Houma has had several mayors. This file contains a sheet that lists them.
Terrebonne Parish - Grand Bois
Terrebonne Parish - Hache Grant
Terrebonne Parish - Halfway Cemetery
Terrebonne Parish - Health Unit
Terrebonne Parish - Health Profile
Terrebonne Parish - History (#1)
Contents:
(1) Postcard-U.S. Post Office in Houma
(2) Postcard-Terrebonne Parish Court House in Houma
(3) Postcard-Church Street in Houma.
(4) Postcard-St. Francis de Sales Catholic in Houma.
(5) Booklet-General Facts and Statistical Review on City of Houma and Parish of Terrebonne,
Louisiana
(Booklet contains statistical information about Houma and Terrebonne Parish complied in 1940 by the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce. It also lists the Board of Directors and officers of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce in 1940)
(6) Report-"History of Terrebonne Parish"
(Report contains two sheets stapled together, which give the history of the parish till 1968 and list several important industries in the parish in the late 1960s)
(7) Report-A Statistical Profile of Terrebonne Parish
(The report gives the history of the parish till 1968 and lists several important industries in the parish in the late 1960s. It also has a map of Louisiana)
(8) Report-History of Terrebonne Parish
(The report has information on such aspects of the parish's history such as its description, first settlers, the creation of the parish, schools and churches)
(9) "Salt Domes of Terrebonne Parish" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(The article describes six salt domes in Terrebonne Parish)
(10) "Down to the Sea for Crude" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(The article contains another article from the entitled about The Texas Company prospecting for oil in the area of Houma. It shows several photographs of the prospecting operations)
(11) "History of Catholic Parish at Houma" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(The article tells the story of the Catholic parish at Houma)
(12) "Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(The article tells the history of Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church)
(13) "History of the Saint Francis de Sales Academy" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(Article contains a sheet that has articles on it that tell the histories of the Saint Francis de Sales Academy, the Saint Francis Cooperative Club and the Terrebonne Library Club)
(14) "Editorial Review of Public Education in Terrebonne" Houma Centennial Edition
-May 3, 1934
(The article gives the history of public schools in the parish. It shows photographs of superintendent H.C. Bourgeois and Terrebonne High School)
(15) "Methodism in Houma" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(The article gives the history of the Methodist Church in Houma)
(16) "Grove Makes Comeback in New Setting" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(This article is about the renovation of Bell Grove Plantation in 1949. It shows a photograph of the Bell Grove plantation house)
(17) "Houma Oyster Industry Dates Far into History" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(This article gives the history of Houma's Oyster industry)
(18) "Growth of Agriculture in Terrebonne Parish" Houma Centennial Edition-May 3, 1934
(This article gives the history of agriculture in Terrebonne Parish. It shows a photograph of the Terrebonne Parish Police Jury at the time of Houma's centennial)
(19) Report-History of Terrebonne Parish
(This report gives information about parish schools, land and topography, location, recreation and minerals)
(20) "Houma and Terrebonne Parish"-A History Lover's Guide to Louisiana
(This chapter from a book tells of a trip through the swamps of Terrebonne Parish and gives some of the area's history)
(21) "Terrebonne Parish"- Cajun Country Guide
(This chapter of the book contains the Houma and Terrebonne Parish section of Cajun Country Guide by Macon Fry and Julie Posner that lists many of the area's historic sites)
(22) "Houma and Terrebonne Parish"- Louisiana Off The Beaten Path
(This chapter of the book contains the Houma and Terrebonne Parish section of Louisiana Off The Beaten Path By Guy N. Martin that lists many of the area's historic sites)
(23) "Houma and Terrebonne Parish"- Weekend Getaways in Louisiana and Mississippi
(This chapter of the book contains the Houma and Terrebonne Parish section of Weekend Getaways in Louisiana and Mississippi by Mary Fonseca that lists many of the area's historic sites)
(24) Report- Forward Houma and Terrebonne in Facts and Figures
(The report contains facts and figures about Houma and Terrebonne Parish from 1822 to 1948)
(25) Report-Bearfacts
(The report entitled Bearfacts: Terrebonne, Louisiana that gives facts and figures about the parish from 1976 through 1990)
Abstract:
Terrebonne Parish has a rich and varied history. This file contains several reports, guides, articles, booklets, etc that contribute to our knowledge of Terrebonne Parish's history.
Terrebonne Parish - History (#2)
Contents:
(1) Survey-Terrebonne Parish Resources and Facilities
(Survey gives a history of the parish till the 1950's and various facts and figures about the parish in the 1940's and 1950's)
(2) Booklet-The Story of Terrebonne 1822-1972
(Booklet gives the history of the parish from its founding until 1972. It shows several historical photographs of Terrebonne Parish)
(3) "Terrebonne Parish"-Acadiana Profile
(Article gives information about the history of the parish, Southdown plantation, tourist attractions in the parish, and industries in the parish)
(4) Booklet-This is the Place: Louisiana, Terrebonne, Houma
(Booklet tells about the area's economy, government, living conditions, etc. in the early 1960s. It has a map of Terrebonne Parish and several photographs)
(5) Report-Oil, Soil, Marine Rich Terrebonne Parish
(Report asks people to do business in the parish)
Abstract:
Terrebonne Parish has a rich and varied history. This file contains a survey, booklets, an article and a sheet that add to our understanding of the parish's history.
Terrebonne Parish - History (#3)
Terrebonne Parish - History - Description - 1901
Contents:
(1) "Terrebonne Parish" The Southern Manufacturer-April 1901
(This magazine is the Terrebonne Parish Edition and has information about the Houma Oyster industry, the history of Terrebonne Parish and Houma, several businesses and businessmen in the area. It shows several photographs of buildings and people in the parish)
Abstract:
The Southern Manufacturer magazine did a special edition on Terrebonne Parish and Houma in April 1901. This special edition has information on the Houma Oyster industry, the history of Terrebonne Parish and Houma, several businesses and businessmen in the area. It shows several photographs of buildings and people in the parish.
Terrebonne Parish - History - Description - 1940
Terrebonne Parish - History - Description - 1949
Terrebonne Parish - History - Gas Explosion
Terrebonne Parish - Hope Farm
Terrebonne Parish - Hospitals - Bayou Oaks
Terrebonne Parish - Hospitals - Leonard Chabert
Terrebonne Parish - Hospitals - Terrebonne Medical
Terrebonne Parish - Houma Downtown Development
Terrebonne Parish - Houma Navigational Canal (#1)
Terrebonne Parish - Houma Navigational Canal (#2)
Terrebonne Parish - Houma-Terrebonne Airport
Terrebonne Parish - Houmas Indians
Terrebonne Parish - Indians of Dulac
Terrebonne Parish - Intercoastal Waterway
Terrebonne Parish - Kirk Manufacturing
Terrebonne Parish - Last Island
Terrebonne Parish - Library
Terrebonne Parish - Literacy
Terrebonne Parish - Little Theater of Terrebonne
Terrebonne Parish - Lorton Academy
Terrebonne Parish - Louisiana Universities Marines Consortium (LUMCON)
Terrebonne Parish - McDonnell Methodist Center
Terrebonne Parish - Main Street
Terrebonne Parish - Maps
Terrebonne Parish - Mardi Gras
Terrebonne Parish - Newspapers - Houma Courier
Terrebonne Parish - Opera House
Terrebonne Parish - Organizations
Terrebonne Parish - Organizations - Catholic Daughters of America
Terrebonne Parish - Organizations - Council on Aging
Terrebonne Parish - Organizations - Elk's Lodge
Terrebonne Parish - Organizations - Literacy Club
Terrebonne Parish - Parks & Recreation
Terrebonne Parish - Petroleum Industry
Terrebonne Parish - Place Names
Terrebonne Parish - Plantation Homes
Terrebonne Parish - Plantation - Ardaynes
Terrebonne Parish - Plantation - Armitage
Terrebonne Parish - Plantation - Ducros
Terrebonne Parish - Plantation - Magnolia
Terrebonne Parish - Plantation - Orange Grove
Terrebonne Parish - Plantation - Southdown
Terrebonne Parish - Police Jury
Terrebonne Parish - Maps
Terrebonne Parish - Port Terrebonne
Terrebonne Parish - Retail Stores
Terrebonne Parish - Schools - Marianties
Terrebonne Parish - Sesquicentennial Celebration
Terrebonne Parish - Ship Building Industry
Terrebonne Parish - Statistical Information
Terrebonne Parish - Streets
Terrebonne Parish - Sugar Cane
Terrebonne Parish - Swamp Tours
Terrebonne Parish - Teacher's Strike (October 1989)
Terrebonne Parish - Teacher's Strike (November 1989)
Terrebonne Parish - Teacher's Strike (December 1989)
Terrebonne Parish - Teacher's Strike (January 1990)
Terrebonne Parish - Teacher's Strike (February 1990)
Terrebonne Parish - Teacher's Strike (March 1990)
Terrebonne Parish - Teacher's Strike (Editorials)
Terrebonne Parish _ Television - HTV
Terrebonne Parish - Transportation
Terrebonne Parish - Trapping
Terrebonne Parish - Tunnel Blvd.
Terrebonne Parish - Twin Bridges
Terrebonne Parish - U.S.S. Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish - Veterans
Terrebonne Parish - Voting Districts
Terrebonne Parish - Weather |
