IRVING E. LEGENDRE COLLECTION ( )

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1 Irving E. Legendre Collection 1 Location: E IRVING E. LEGENDRE COLLECTION ( ) Location: E Collection Synopsis: Letters, correspondence and committee minutes ( ) relating to the establishment of Francis T. Nicholls Junior College. Correspondents include Frank L. Barker, Clarence J. Bourg, C. C. Colvert, Charles E. Delas and Edmond L. Deramee, Charles C. Elkins, W. D. Goff, L. A. Borne, W. B. Hatcher, R. O. Moncla, Marc J. Picciola Collection Inventory: Box FF I. LETTERS AND CORRESPONDENCE 1 1 A. Letters concerning the establishment of Francis T. Nicholls Junior College in Thibodaux. 1. TL. May 2, From Irving E. Legendre to General C.B. Hodges, President of LSU, concerning a proposal to establish a junior college at Thibodaux. 2. TL. July 11, From Irving E. Legendre to the members of The Junior College Organization Committee concerning a meeting to be held on July 14, TL. July 15, From Irving E. Legendre to Mr. Marc Picciola, concerning information about the Act, and a request for Mr. Picciola?s presence at the meeting on July TL. August 4, From Irving E. Legendre to the Chairmen of various committees organized at the meeting of August 3, 1944.

2 Irving E. Legendre Collection 1 Location: E 5. TL. August 4, From Irving E. Legendre to Representative Dave Martinez, Mayor Charles Deals, and Senator Edmund Diorama, asking for report on committees. 6. TL. August 30, From Irving E. Legendre to senator E. L. Diorama, in answer to his letter. 7. TL. September 6, From Irving E. Legendre to Dr. Hatcher, President of LSU, regarding the G.I. Bill which provides for special education training. 8. TL. September 6, From Irving E. Legendre to Mr. Frank L. Barker in response to his letter of September 5, Mr. Bourg is recommended for committee membership. 9. TL. September 6, From Irving E. Legendre to Members of the Junior College Organization Committee, announcing a meeting to take place on September 18, TL. September 20, From Irving E. Legendre to President W. B. Hatcher of LSU, acknowledging receipt of the report. 11. TL. October 2, From Irving E. Legendre to Mr. Frank Barker stating that copies of Mr. Barker?s letter were sent to other members of the committee. 12. TL. October 7, From Irving E. Legendre to Mr. Frank Barker, reporting the need of $375, for the building and equipment of the college. 13. TL. May 21, From Irving E. Legendre to President W.B. Hatcher of LSU, regarding plans for a building and improvements committee. 14. TL. June 11, From Irving E. Legendre to President W.B. Hatcher of LSU, accepting membership to the Advisory Building Committee.

3 Irving E. Legendre Collection TL. December 11,1945. From Irving E. Legendre to President W.B. Hatcher of LSU, referring to an Executive Committee to work with the architects. 16. TL. February 7, From Irving E. Legendre to members of the Junior College Organization, concerning a meeting to be held on February 6, B. Correspondence concerning the establishment of Francis T. Nicholls Junior College in Thibodaux. 1. Correspondence to Mr. Frank L. Barker. a. TLS. September 5, To Mr. Irving E. Legendre, pertaining to letters sent and received by Mr. Bourg. Copies of Mr. Bourg?s letters and responses are included. b. TL. September 30, To Mr. C.J. Bourg, notifying him of his election as a member of the Organization Committee as the September 21, 1944 meeting. c. TLS. September 30, To Mr. Irving E. Legendre, discussing the Platter Location. d. TLS. October 5, To Mr. Irving E. Legendre, regarding finances for the purchase of land from Platter. e. TLS. November 6, To Mr. Irving E. Legendre, regarding finances for the purchase of land from Platter. f. TLS. November 16, To Mr. Howard Smith, stating that $375, had been appropriated by the legislature, also $24, is needed for the purchase of Mr. Platter?s land.

4 Irving E. Legendre Collection 4 g. TL. February 3, To Mr. Paul G. Borron, Jr., pertaining to the ideal site of 110 acres for the junior college; it also notes the necessity of the college to train men in processing factories and sugarcane fields. 2. Correspondence to Mr. Clarence J Bourg. a. TL. October 13, Mr. R.H. Moncla, acknowledging receipt of the record of the Organization Committee and his acceptance to serve on the Finance Committee. b. TL. August 1, Letter to Clarence Borg c. TL. October 27, To Mr. Frank L. Barker relating to calling on Mr. E.G. Ludtke of the U.S. Office of Education and Mr. Ludtke?s suggestion about constructing a trade school. 3. Correspondence of Mr. C.C. Colvert. a. HLS. July 31, To Mr. R.O. Moncla, sending his regrets for not being able to attend the meeting on August 3. He notes that there will e a conference on Junior College Buildings, July 5 - August 12. b. TL. October 11, To Mr. R.O. Moncla, pertaining to his acceptance of a position at the University of Texas Correspondence of Mr. Charles E. Delas. a. TL. September 2, To Mr. Frank Barker, a copy of the proposal of sale for the land where the Francis T. Nicholls Junior College will be located. A map of the recommended site is included. 5. Correspondence of Mr. Edmond L. Deramee. a. TLS. May 29, To Mr. Irving Legendre, a copy of the Junior College Measure as introduced by Mr. Martinez and Mr. Picciola is included.

5 Irving E. Legendre Collection 5 b. TLS. August 29, To Mr. Irving E. Legendre, stating that his committee will not take any action until the action of all the other committees are known. 6. Correspondence of Mr. Charles C. Elkins. a. TLS. March 24, To Mr. Irving Legendre stating that a committee will be appointed to continue the study and to make recommendations for the college. It also stated that the committee will be prepared for the March 31 meeting. 7. Correspondence of Mr. W.D. Goff. a. TL. December 19, To Mr. L.A. Borne, regarding state laws covering the proposition of funds to purchase land. b. TL. January 4, To Mr. L.A. Borne, stating the inability of police juries to vote for bonds, taxes, or other expenses for educational purposes. 8. Correspondence of Mr. W.B. Hatcher. a. TLS. September 18, To Mr. Irving e. Legendre, regarding the report of the LSU Survey Committee for Francis T. Nicholls Junior College. The report is enclosed. b. TLS. April 19, To Mr. R.O. Moncla, stating that Favrot and Reed have been selected as the architects for the junior college. c. TLS. May 17, To Mr. Irving E. Legendre, appreciating the honor of being in Thibodaux. He also referred to a discussion of the junior college in Thibodaux.

6 Irving E. Legendre Collection 6 d. TLS. June 7, To MR. Irving E. Legendre, concerning the May 28, 1945 meeting, where a resolution was passed authorizing the president to appoint Mr. Legendre and other members to an Advisory Building Committee. 9. Correspondence of Mr. R.O. Moncla. a. TL. July 31, To Mr. Charles J. Barker, reminding him and other members of the meeting scheduled for August 3, b. TL. October 9, To Mr. Clarence J. Bourg, stating that a?record of Work-done,? by the Organization Committee is enclosed. c. To Mr. W.B. Hatcher regarding the April 19 letter. d. TLS. May 12, To Mr. Irving E. Legendre, inviting him to be present at an informal luncheon at the Tavern, May 15. e. TLS. No date. To Mr. Irving E. Legendre, quoting an excerpt from minutes of a special meeting of the Lafourche Parish School Board, March 14, Correspondence of Mr. Marc J. Picciola. a. TLS. July 13, To Irving E. Legendre, concerning his inability to attend the meeting of the Junior College Organization Committee. Date of meeting not given. II. PRINTED MATTER 4 A. August 3, The minutes of Francis T. Nicholls Junior Committee. Copies included. B. August 21, The minutes of Francis T. Nicholls Junior Committee. C. January 25, The minutes of Francis T. Nicholls Junior Committee.

7 Irving E. Legendre Collection 7 D. March 8, Newspaper clipping indicating that a New Orleans firm was employed to prepare plans for the junior college. III. PHOTOGRAPHS 5 A. An original mill built in the 1890's which produced about 800 tons a day. The all-wooden structure closed in the 1920's with the onslaught of sugar diseases, Mosaic. Half of the Louisiana mills were closed during this time and cane was delivered in railroad narrow gauge cars. The mill reopened in 1937 and is located at Leighton Plantation. (2 copies). B The mill was rebuilt from wood to metal and enlarged it for fire protection. Most of the same equipment was used. Major improvements were made in the 1960's. (2 copies). C. Postcard featuring the same photograph as above and was used by the bank to show prospective buyers. D. First group of workers in the 1938 original maintenance crew that reopened the mill; 32 then, 50 now. E. Old method of unloading cane with slings in two ton bundles. Pick up with derrick and then sling open to remove it.