Louisiana historical photographs of the State Library
A selection of black-and-white photographs of the Civil Rights movement in Louisiana, 1960s.
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Date of Original
1930/1979
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights
Bogalusa (La.)--Race relations
African Americans--Segregation--Louisiana
Baton Rouge (La.)--Race relations
Civil rights movements--Louisiana--History--20th century
Demonstrations--Louisiana--Baton Rouge
Segregation--Louisiana
Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
White supremacy movements--Louisiana
Location
United States, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, 30.53824, -91.09562
United States, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, 30.44332, -91.18747
United States, Louisiana, Washington Parish, 30.85334, -90.04052
United States, Louisiana, Washington Parish, Bogalusa, 30.79102, -89.84869
Medium
black-and-white photographs
Type
StillImage
Description
The Historic Photograph Collection of the State Library of Louisiana features predominantly black and white photographs from 1930s to 1970s. There is a strong emphasis on photographs of notable Louisiana personalities governors, artists, authors and musicians. Historic buildings and other architectural gems, such as plantations and churches, are included. Because Louisiana has long had historic ties to the military, the collection includes the 1940 Maneuvers as well as various military facilities. The recreational aspects of the "The Sportsman's Paradise" are emphasized with images of hunting, fishing, and camping. The civil rights-related photographs depict a Klan rally in Baton Rouge, Judge J. Minor Wisdom, and a riot in Bogalusa., The Civil Rights Digital Library received support from a National Leadership Grant for Libraries awarded to the University of Georgia by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for the aggregation and enhancement of partner metadata.
Rights Holder
For information or permission to use/publish, contact: LAColl@state.lib.la.us
Contributing Institution
State Library of Louisiana
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