Collection 337 LeBlanc, Antoine J. “A.J.” (1929-2018). Collection, 1900-2012, n.d. 13 feet, 27 volumes

Biography:

Antoine Jude “A.J.” LeBlanc was born on November 18, 1929 in Lafayette. He married Louella “Lou” Thibodeaux and they had two children, Susan LeBlanc Guilbeau and Jay Louis LeBlanc. Before engaging in a career of Acadian education, LeBlanc worked for a while as a car salesman, where he was praised for his honesty and dependability. He died on January 22, 2018 at the age of 88.

LeBlanc was dedicated to promoting tourism in Acadiana through his involvement in many tourism organizations. He was a member of the Louisiana Tourist Development Commission and the Louisiana Scenic Byways Commission. He served as president of several organizations, including: CAFA (Confederation of Associations of Families Acadian), the Louisiana Fairs and Festivals Association, the Louisiana Attractions Association, and the Lafayette Chapter of CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana). He served as a board member for the Acadiana Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association and the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association. He was director of Acadian Village from 1982 to 1999.

He received numerous awards and honors over the years, including: Louisiana Travel Attraction Employee of the Year (awarded by the Louisiana Travel Association and Louisiana Attractions Association), the CFMA (Cajun French Music Association) 1991 Ambassador at Large Award, “King Cotton” of the Ville Platte, LA Cotton Festival, and 1989 Distinguished Service Award from the Louisiana Restaurant Association. He had the honor of meeting King Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain in 2001 along with a delegation of Acadian representatives. He served for four years on the Lafayette Parish Policy Jury from 1975 to 1985. He promoted Acadian/Cajun history, music, and culture through his website “Central Acadiana Tourism” where he referred to himself as “L’Ambassadeur des Monde des Cadiens.”

About the Collection:

The collection contains A.J. LeBlanc’s personal and professional papers, photographs, newsclippings, audio/audiovisual music collection, correspondence, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous artifacts. Primary topic coverage includes LeBlanc’s involvement with Acadian Village, the programs he created, and his promotion of tourism throughout Acadiana. Other topics covered include: Acadian genealogy, “Central Acadiana Tourism” (website and organization), Belizaire the Cajun (film), Acadian Odyssey Knit (Tourism program), Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration, Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial celebration, Acadian/Cajun musicians, and miscellaneous information about local history and culture.

Series:

I. Personal Papers 1-01 through 1-10 II. Professional Papers 1-11 through 5-17 III. News Clippings 5-18 through 5-53 IV. Correspondence 5-54 through 5-63 V. Photographs 5-64 through 6-81 VI. Audiovisual Boxes 7-10A, Digitized Collection VII. Artifacts Box 11 VIII. Scrapbooks 27 volumes

Oversize: 4 oversized laminates

I. Personal Papers: Includes genealogy records, some correspondence, and other miscellaneous documents related to A.J. LeBlanc’s family.

A. Genealogy (includes newsclippings, genealogy charts, and miscellaneous notes) c. 1978- 2009) 1-01 LeBlanc: includes news clippings and genealogical charts (1978-1998, n.d.) 1-02 LeBlanc: includes news clippings, genealogical charts, and family stories (1999-2009) 1-03 Melancon: includes news clippings, correspondence, and family crest (1998, n.d.) 1-04 Boudreaux: includes correspondence (2002) 1-05 Breault/Bearb/Beard: genealogy charts (n.d.) 1-06 Prejean (1994, n.d.) 1-07 Thibodeaux: includes correspondence and family crest (1999) 1-08 Miscellaneous Acadian genealogy (Guilbeau, Broussard, and Guidry): includes news clippings (2004, n.d.) 1-09 Miscellaneous Acadian genealogy (Guidry, Malliet, Baudoin, Dupuis, and LeJeune): includes news clippings and correspondence, (1998, n.d.)

B. Miscellaneous 1-10 Neighborhood Watch materials (c. 1980)

II. Professional Papers A. Working Files: Includes information about Acadian Village events, marketing, programs, and people, as well as Acadian history, culture, and related organizations(1-40-3-12) 1-11 Acadian Family Names: includes Patronymes acadiens/Acadian Family Names booklet and Listing of Acadian Family Names publication compiled by Floyd Weber (1992,1994) 1-12 Acadian Family Names: includes email correspondence and notes (2003) 1-13 Acadian Family Names (2003, 2010) 1-14 Acadian History: includes copy of Winslow letter, correspondence, and newsclippings (1976-2003) 1-15 Acadian History: includes newsclippings and brochures (1994-2003) 1-16 Acadian Memorial: includes The Wall of Names at the Acadian Memorial brochure (1998) 1-17 Acadian Odyssey Knit promotional materials and emails (1985-2008) 1-18 Acadian Village brochure mock-ups (1982-1987) 1-19 Acadian Village brochure mock-ups (1982-1987) 1-20 Acadian Village brochure mock-ups (loose pieces) (1982-1987) 2-01 Acadiana Biz (advertising company promotional materials and booklet) (2001-2003) 2-02 Acadiana Day: includes news clippings, press releases, correspondence, and brochures __ _(1979-1998) 2-03 Acadiana Music and Entertainment Association By-laws, includes correspondence (1987- ___1995) 2-04 Acadiana Open Channel talent release and editing instructions (1988) 2-05 Acadian history and culture, includes newsclippings, pamphlets, and Louisiana’s French ___Heritage by Truman Stacey booklet (1978-1999) 2-06 “Relations of the Attakapas Indians,” a paper by Désirée Plaisance (n.d.) 2-07 Audiovisual System: includes correspondence, service agreement pamphlets ___(1985,1989) 2-08 Bal du Maison/Musicians du Bal, includes press releases, artwork, trademark ___registration, correspondence, and entry forms (1988-1991, 2002) 2-09 Belizaire filming schedule and artwork (1985) 2-10 Belizaire screenplay (1985) 2-11 Big Band List (n.d.) 3-01 Bourré (game): includes instructions on how to play (1972) 3-02 Broadcast Music Inc./American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers: includes news clipping, BMI radio log, and correspondence (1991-1992) 3-03 Cajun Dance Contest, includes score sheets and instructions for judging (1986) 3-04 Cajun Dance Contest numbers (white) (c. 1986) 3-05 Cajun Dance Contest numbers (blue) (c. 1986) 3-06 Cajun Heartland tourism initiative, includes maps, correspondence, and other planning materials for this initiative (1993) 3-07 : includes correspondence, news clippings, and song booklet (1976-1988) 3-08 Carriages for Acadian Village (1999) see also Photographs “Carriages” (5-24) 3-09 Cattle Industry: includes correspondence and brochures (1992-2002) 3-10 Chariot Parade news clippings (n.d.) 3-11 Chuck Hamsa (librarian and living history performer), includes booklet about “White Oak Society”(living history group) of Deer River, Minnesota(1997) 3-12 Congré Mondial Acadien: includes news clippings and miscellaneous correspondence (1999) 3-13 Les Musiciens du Bal Trademark paperwork, includes correspondence (1984) 3-14 Cotton Festival: includes correspondence and news clippings (1991-1994) see also Photographs “Cotton Festival in Ville Platte” (5-50) 3-15 Creole history research: includes correspondence, brochures, news clippings, and miscellaneous photocopies (1993-2003) 3-16 Legislation related to Crawfish (1964) 3-17 Cycling Tour brochure and route map (1995) 3-18 E.A.C.H. (Ethnic Art of our Culture Hand-made): includes brochure and press release (1993) 3-19 Entertainers: includes news clippings, pamphlets, and miscellaneous notes about Cajun musicians and performers (c.2000) 3-20 Entertainers: includes miscellaneous notes about Cajun musicians and performers and some email correspondence (c. 2000) 3-21 Equipment: includes pamphlets and service agreements for various equipment at Acadian Village (1997-2008) 3-22 Equipment: includes pamphlets and service agreements for various equipment at Acadian Village (1997-2008) 3-23 Fairs and Festivals: includes “Bylaws” and “Fair and Festival Event Promotion Handbook” (1987-1988) 3-24 “Families A-Fair” program logo (n.d.) 3-25 Fax Machine instructions and service forms (c. 1999) 3-26 Ferdinand Stutes Bar, Barbershop, and Grocery Store Project at Acadian Village, includes financial records (1999) 3-27 Fete des Acadiens: includes press releases, correspondence, and news clippings (1994- 2005) 3-28 Flags: includes research for creating an Acadian flag, 1 floppy disk (with flag clipart), stickers, news clippings, and historical information about other flags (1995-2001) 3-29 Fred C. Hall Donation to Acadian Village: includes collection inventory (n.d.) 3-30 Germans in Louisiana: includes correspondence and brochures (1999-2001) 3-31 Gumbo Cook-off event at Acadian Village: includes entry forms, news clippings, and press releases (1995) 3-32 Herb Fest: includes pamphlets, promotional materials, two sealed booklets “Herb Recipes,” and news clippings (1998) 3-33 Hospitality Commission: includes meeting minutes, correspondence, commission report (1991) 3-34 Internet: includes pamphlet “The Internet 101 for Travel Professionals” and miscellaneous correspondence (c. 1995) 3-35 Irish families in Louisiana: includes news clippings and email correspondence (2000) 3-36 Jambalaya Du Musique event at Acadian Village: includes trademark registration, news clippings, press release, and correspondence (2000) 3-37 Joke Contest and Tall Tale Contest: includes rules and regulations, promotional materials, and “1987 Toastmasters International Speech Contest Rulebook” (1987-1993) 3-38 Jokes: primarily email correspondence (2000-2001) 3-39 Jokes: primarily email correspondence (2000-2001) 3-40 LARC membership letter (n.d.) 3-41 Links and email addresses for mailing lists (2001-2002) 3-42 Louisiana Hall of Fame: includes brochures and news clippings (1995-1996) 3-43 “Louisiana Patriots: 1776-1783” photocopies (1991) 3-44 Louisiana Veterans Memorial: includes correspondence, news clippings, trademark registration for “Louisiana Veteran’s Memorial,” and membership lists (1991-1997) 3-45 “LTPA (Louisiana Travel Promotion Association) Family Tour Handbook” (n.d.) 3-46 Maps: includes some brochures (1989-1999) 3-47 Marketing: includes sample marketing brochures and booklet, “Direct Marketing: 5 ways to get smarter at it” (n.d) 3-48 Marketing: includes miscellaneous brochures for Louisiana tourist attractions, promotional materials for Acadiana and Acadian Village, and photocopies about event, planning and tourism (1976-1995) 3-49 Mileage Reports for LARC/Acadian Village (1992-2003) 3-50 Mississippi Valley Museum (1998) 3-51 Native Americans: include news clippings and large map (2000) 3-52 Opelousas: includes maps and brochures (1992-1996) 3-53 Phillip Gould: includes correspondence and contract. Also includes financial report for Acadian Village (1991) (1987-1997) see also Photographs: “Phillip Gould (1 slide) and filmstrip: c.1997” (5-69) 3-54 Pick Pocket Cards (brochure company), includes letter (1997) 3-55 Printer: includes instruction manuals and receipts (1998-1999) 3-56 Renaissance Cadienne group visits Acadian Village: includes press release and news clippings (1995) 3-57 Rendezvous Day at Acadian Village: includes news clippings and press releases (1998) See also Photographs: “Rendezvous Day (1998)” (5-23) 3-58 Reports, memos, correspondence, and organizational information for CAFA (Confederation of Associations of Families Acadian) (2001-2005) 4-01 Rice Industry (n.d.) 4-02 Royal French Destination (combination tourism package with Acadian Village): includes brochures (1977-c.1990) 4-03 Samedi-Gras, Courir du Mardi Gras, and related promotional materials: includes press releases and brochures (1987-1994) 4-04 Special Events at Acadian Village: miscellaneous brochures, entry forms, and press releases (1980-1996) 4-05 Sponsors: includes pamphlets on fundraising, advertising, and sponsors, and Telestar Marketing agreements (for fundraising activities) (1986-1994) 4-06 Telephone area codes (n.d.) 4-07 Unlock the Past program artwork (1995) 4-08 Video tape training programs: includes correspondence (1995-1998) 4-09 Village Historique Acadien, Canada: brochure and letter (1982) 4-10 Village Historique Acadien, Canada/Acadian Village, Lafayette, LA Twinning Agreement (1994) 4-11 Miscellaneous Acadian Village studies and guides (1996-2001) 4-12 Miscellaneous notes about Cajun Musicians (1997-2002) see also “News clippings” Cajun Musicians clippings (1962-2006) (4-39)

B. Tourism: Includes information about LeBlanc’s involvement in local tourism organizations and projects, in promoting events such as the Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial and the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial, and the creation of his website: http://centralacadianatourism.com. He operated this website under the title of “L’Ambassadeur des Monde des Cadiens.” This website contained information about Cajun history, heritage, Acadian names, Cajun Zodiac, and famous Cajun descendants.

4-13 1984 World Fair: includes brochures, correspondence, and newsclippings (1980-1984) 4-14 “A State of A-Fair” Louisiana Travel and Tourism Summit: includes brochure from 1992 meeting and two pamphlets (1992) See also: “Photographs,” “A State of A-Fair” Event (n.d.) (5-37) 4-15 Acadiana: includes miscellaneous information about the name “Acadiana,” the region it covers, and Acadiana tourism promotion efforts; also includes legislation from the State of Louisiana to establish central Louisiana as “Acadiana.” (1971-2005) 4-16 Acadiana Council on Tourism (ACT): stationery and envelopes (n.d.) 4-17 Bed & Breakfasts: includes brochures and email correspondence (2000-2001) 4-18 Bicentennial promotional pictures ( Bicentennial): pictures feature St. John’s live oak tree (1976) See also “Color Slides” St. John’s Tree (5-70) and “Negatives” “St. John’s Tree” (5-73) for copies of the original photograph 4-19 Central Acadiana Parishes: includes letterhead for the organization called “Central Acadiana Parishes,” clipart, meeting minutes brochures, and notes and correspondence about the development of a tourism initiative for Central Acadiana. (1993-1994) 4-20 Central Acadiana Tourism website annual domain fee (2002) 4-21 Central Acadiana Tourism webpage print-outs (2002-2003) 4-22 Central Acadiana Trails: includes brochures, brochure mock-ups, clipart, and a map (n.d.) 4-23 Chamber of Commerce contact numbers and membership lists (1998-2002) 4-24 Church Point History: miscellaneous notes and website print-outs (2007) 4-25 Trademark application form for “Central Acadiana Tours” and renewal application, includes three cancelled checks for other trademark registrations (1992, 2002) 4-26 Cultural Groups in Louisiana: includes booklets, “A Better Life: Italian Americans in South Louisiana (1983)” and “Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun Cuisine,” contact information for various cultural groups in Acadiana, and correspondence (1983-2005) 4-27 Driving Directions to/from different tourism locations; includes maps (2001-2002) 4-28 East Tourism Association: includes brochures and correspondence (1995-2000) 4-29 A.J. LeBlanc named “Goodwill Ambassador of Lafayette”: includes email correspondence (2003) 4-30 Lafayette Convention and Visitors Convention, “Bank Travel 2003” 4-31 Lafayette “Four Corners” stories (c. 2012) 4-32 Lafayette and surrounding areas history packets (ca. 1990s) 4-33 Lafayette City Tour guide and notes, Lafayette history print-outs and brochures, and Lafayette Centennial newsclippings, meeting minutes, and coloring book (1983-1984) 4-34 Lafayette Clubs & Organizations List (2007) 4-35 Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission: includes membership directory and LCVC Commissioner’s Reception brochure (c. 1999) 4-36 Lafayette Transit Study packet and memo (1992) 4-37 Louisiana Fairs and Festivals, brochure and directory, (2007-2009) 4-38 Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial: includes newsclippings, correspondence, promotional stickers, miscellaneous Louisiana history documents, mini-poster, and 2001 Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial meeting agenda (1979, 2001-2003) 4-39 Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial and Marquis de Lafayette posters and email correspondence (2003-2007) 4-40 Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial: Includes 2 CDs, 1 zip disk, and 1 floppy disk (pictures and clip art for LA Purchase Project) 4-41 Louisiana Travel and Tourism Summit notes (1994) 4-42 Louisiana Travel Journal (1987) 4-43 Louisiana Travel Promotion Association: includes A.J. LeBlanc’s certificate designating him “A Certified Travel Professional” and “Update” the publication of LTPA (1999-2000) 4-44 “Market Overview for a Proposed Acadian Heritage Center” (1984) 4-45 Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration: includes information about the Marquis de Lafayette’s life and legacy, newsclippings, “Marquis de Lafayette” publication (published by CODOFIL), letterhead, brochures, notes, and correspondence (1979-2007) 4-46 Rural Tourism: includes correspondence and two packets from the Louisiana Rural Tourism Development Conference (1994-1995) 4-47 Rural Tourism: includes packet from the Tenth Louisiana Rural Tourism Development Conference, a “Ready Reference Guide” to Rural Tourism Development, and booklet, “Ways to Package Scenery in Rural Areas” (2000, n.d.) 4-48 Scenic Byways: includes maps, correspondence, “Scenic America” publication, “Scenic Byways Bulletin,” a copy of legislative Act 1271 which created the “Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway District,” and booklet, “Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway District and Real French Destination Scenic Byway District” (1993-1998) 4-49 Scenic Byways: includes brochures, newsclippings, and a draft copy of “Louisiana Highway 93 Scenic Byway, “The Real French Destination” Corridor Management Plan, Vol. 1: Intrinsic Quality Inventory” (c. 1996-2005) For more information on the Scenic Byways project, see the following publications in the Louisiana Room Collection: 1. Proposal: Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan and Louisiana Highway 93 Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan (LCVC) 2. Louisiana Highway 93 Scenic Byway “The Real French Destination” Corridor Management Plan, Vol. 1 Intrinsic Quality Inventory (LA Hwy 93 Scenic Byway Commission) 3. Louisiana Highway 93 Scenic Byway “The Real French Destination” Corridor Management Plan, Vol. 2 Action Plan (LA Hwy 93 Scenic Byway Commission) 4. Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway “The True Character of Cajun Country” Corridor Management Plan, Vol. 1 Intrinsic Quality Inventory (Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway Commission) 5. Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway “The True Character of Cajun Country” Corridor Management Plan, Vol. 2 Action Plan (Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway Commission)

4-50 Signs: includes guidelines, policies, and engineering specifications for “Tourist Oriented ______Directional Signs” program, (1989-1993) 4-51__Tourism Guides: “So you want to be in Tourism” by Gayle Mullet and “Developing ______Business Opportunities Through Partnering: A Handbook for Canada’s Tourism Industry” ______(1995-1996) 4-52 Tourist Commissioner miscellaneous informational pamphlets (c. 1995) 4-53 Miscellaneous correspondence from towns and cities in Louisiana with contact information 2000-2001) 4-54 Visit from King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain: includes email correspondence, ___receipts, newsclippings, and a copy of the publication “Down the Road,” which contains ___a story about the King’s visit and photographs. (2001) See also: Photographs, Tourism: ___Delegation to Jackson, Mississippi to meet King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain: ___2001 (5-35) 4-55 Miscellaneous email addresses for mailing lists (c. 2001) 4-56 Miscellaneous links and email addresses for mailing lists (2009-2010) 4-57 Miscellaneous Restaurant information: includes menus, brochures, newsclippings, and a ___listing of local Lafayette Cajun restaurants (1999) 4-58 Miscellaneous Tourism Development documents: contains pamphlets with information ___about starting a tourism organization, developing a press kit, and marketing (n.d) 4-59 Miscellaneous Travel brochures: includes booklets (1980s-1990s) 4-60 Miscellaneous Travel brochures (1980s-1990s) 4-61 Miscellaneous Travel brochures (1980s-1990s) 4-62 Four unlabeled floppy disks, n.d. (contains clipart and tourism related information)

C. Monde des Cadiens: Includes information about A.J. LeBlanc’s formation and organization of Monde des Cadiens (Cajun World). The goal of this organization was to gather and preserve the history of the Acadian people and to promote Acadian culture and heritage. (1977-2000s) He formed the website: http://monde-des-cadiens.com to promote Cajun tourist sites, restaurants, and culture. 5-01 Articles of Incorporation for Monde des Cadiens; includes draft copies (1977) 5-02 Monde des Cadiens Tour Guides (brochures) (1984) 5-03 Trademark registration, certificate, cancelled check, and related correspondence for “Cajun World Tour/Tour de Monde des Cadiens” 5-04 Monde des Cadiens Expenses: includes bills and cancelled checks (1999) 5-05 Renewal of http://monde_des_cadiens domain name (2005) 5-06 Income for Monde des Cadiens: includes bank statements, cancelled checks, and receipts (1997-1998) 5-07 Income for Monde des Cadiens: includes bank statements and cancelled checks (1998- 1999) 5-08 Monde des Cadiens logos and artwork (n.d.) 5-09 Monde Des Cadiens: Acadian Names booklet (written by A.J. LeBlanc) (n.d) 5-10 Monde des Cadiens Jackets: includes newsclippings, order forms, receipts, and press releases (1999-2001) See also Photographs, “Monde des Cadiens jacket: 1999” (5-57) 5-11 Print-outs from http://monde_des_cadiens website (2000-2004) 5-12 Service Agreement and receipts for http://monde_des_cadiens website (2000) 5-13 Miscellaneous press releases (c. 1980)

D. Miscellaneous 5-14 Abbeville Jr. Ambassadors booklet (1994) 5-15 Bienvenue “Nonic” Ovey Broussard (musician) (2004-2009) (Contains 5 CDs) See also: Photographs “Bienvenue “Nonic” Ovey Broussard: n.d.” 5-16 Family Crests (photocopies with Acadian family crests highlighted) (n.d.) 5-17 Family Crests (photocopies with Acadian family crests highlighted) (n.d.) 5-18 National Youth Hall of Fame: includes brochure (1978)

III. News Clippings (4-18- 4-53) A. Personal 5-19 A.J. LeBlanc: includes articles about A.J. LeBlanc’s early life, achievements, and a marriage announcement for his son, Jay LeBlanc (1986-2011) 5-20 Lou LeBlanc (wife of A.J. LeBlanc): includes articles about her involvement with the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association (LTPA) and the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Centers (LCVC) (1978-1984) 5-21 R.A. LeBlanc (father of A.J. LeBlanc) (1951-1995)

B. Acadian Village 5-22 A.J. LeBlanc: includes articles written about A.J. LeBlanc while he served as Director of Acadian Village (1982, 1988) 5-23 Acadiana Day (1980) See also “Photographs,” Acadiana Day Celebration (5-04) 5-24 Acadian Village proposed relocation to Beaver Park (1986) 5-25 National Acadian Day Celebration (1982-1983) 5-26 “Belizaire the Cajun” (filmed at Acadian Village) (1986) 5-27 Chef Paul Prudhomme films cooking show featuring scenes from Acadian Village (1986) See also “Photographs” Chef Paul Prudhomme (1990) (5-15) 5-28 Congrès Mondial Acadien (1999) 5-29 Acadian History (1982-2004). 5-30 Acadian Village Tourism Promotion (1979-1984) 5-31 Acadian Village 30th Anniversary Celebration (c. 2006) 5-32 Miscellaneous events: includes an article about the Twinning Ceremony with Village __ _Historique Acadien, See also “Professional Papers,” Village Historique Acadien… (3-09 _and 3-10) (1980s) 5-33 Miscellaneous events (1990-1998)

C. Tourism 5-34 Local Restaurants: includes articles about the history of Café Vermillionville, River Oaks Restaurant, and Steamboat Warehouse in Washington, LA (2001-2006) 5-35 Central Acadiana Tourism (CAT) website Information (this folder includes information about the Lafayette Legacy Collection, the history of Mount Carmel and Cathedral Schools, and copies of the Vermillion Star (school newspaper for Cathedral High School)) (1950s) 5-36 Central Acadiana Tourism (CAT) miscellaneous articles (2004) 5-37 Governor’s Conference on Tourism (1979) 5-38 ACT (Attractions of Central Acadiana Tourism) (1986-1987 5-39 A.J. Leblanc promoting tourism in Acadiana (2001) 5-40 Miscellaneous Tourism clippings: includes articles about various tourist attractions in Acadiana (1979-2007) 5-41 Miscellaneous Tourism clippings: includes articles about various tourist attractions in (1979-2007)

D. Miscellaneous 5-42 Cajun Musicians clippings: includes articles about Amédé Ardoin, Calvin Carrière, Happy Fats LeBlanc, Bois Sec Ardoin, D.L. Menard, and others (1962-2006) 5-43 Dudley LeBlanc and Hadacol (c. 2006-2007) 5-44 Herbert Heymann (local Lafayette businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur) (2000s) 5-45 Benefit Art Show (sponsored by CODOFIL) (1982) 5-46 A.J. Leblanc becomes President of CODOFIL (c. 1991) 5-47 Cajun Pier Restaurant clippings (1995) 5-48 Cajun Easter Traditions: includes several articles about the history of “pocking” eggs (1980s) 5-49 Carencro History (1959) 5-50 Church Point and the history of rice cultivation in Louisiana (2007) 5-51 Lafayette History: includes several copies and clippings from the Daily Advertiser’s History of Acadiana publication (issues 8, 9, 10), a copy of “The Acadian” (no. 14) and miscellaneous clippings about Lafayette’s history (1998-2007) 5-52 “Four Corners” History (intersection of Cameron Street and University Avenue in Lafayette) (2007) 5-53 Scott History: includes a copy of “The Acadian” (no. 31) featuring Scott’s history (2007) 5-54 Obituaries (2000s) 5-55 Monde des Cadiens newspaper announcement (1979) 5-56 Miscellaneous: includes articles about Louisiana’s bicenntenial, “TV5 Monde” (French television provide), and Canadian history (2005-2012)

IV. Correspondence (This series primarily contains emails sent and received by A.J. LeBlanc from 2003-2010. The subjects included are: tourism, local musicians, Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration, Acadian Odyssey Knit tourism program, Monde des Cadiens (website), and miscellaneous Acadian/Cajun information. 5-57 (2003) 5-58 (2004) 5-59 (2005) 5-60 (2006) 5-61 (2007) (January-June) 5-62 (2007) (July-December) 5-63 (2008) 5-64 (2009) (Jan-March) 5-65 (2009) (April-December) 5-66 (2010) 3

V. Photographs A. Personal 5-67 A.J. LeBlanc and Lou Leblanc, (c. 1980s-1990s) 5-68 Family Events (primarily candid photographs): (c. 1980s) 5-69 Family Events (primarily candid photographs): (c. 1990s-2000s) 5-70 Family Events (primarily candid photographs): (c. 1990s-2000s) 5-71 A.J. LeBlanc and Lou LeBlanc’s trip to the Mississippi Queen and Vermillion Queen steamboats, (c. 1990s) 5-72 R. A. LeBlanc (father of A.J. LeBlanc) & Family: (1930s-1970s) 5-73 Sophie LeBlanc (daughter of R.A. LeBlanc, sister of A.J. LeBlanc): (1940s 1950s) 5-74 J.O. LeBlanc Family and Friends (J.O. LeBlanc was the son of R.A. LeBlanc’s brother Willis LeBlanc) (includes pictures of family friends, the Gordon and Gremillion families): (1930s-1960s) 6-01 Jenkins Family (family friends of the R.A. LeBlanc family): (c. 1900-1950s) 6-02 Leffage Family (family friends of the R.A. LeBlanc family): (c. 1960-1980s) 6-03 Miscellaneous Photos of relatives: (c. 1930s-1990s)

B. Acadian Village (Events and visitors to the site) 6-04 Acadiana Day Celebration (1980) See also “News clippings” Acadiana Day (4-22) 6-05 Courir du Mardi Gras event at Acadian Village (1984) 6-06 Courir du Mardi Gras event at Acadian Village (1982-1987) 6-07 Courir du Mardi Gras event at Acadian Village (1992) 6-08 Fete National des (1982) 6-09 “Bal de Samedi” (Saturday Ball): 1983 6-10 Candid Photos of Acadian Village employees (c. 1983) 6-11 French Mass at Acadian Village Chapel (1983) 6-12 Belizaire the Cajun film stills and promotional photographs (1985) 6-13 Belizaire the Cajun film stills and promotional photographs (1985) 6-14 Dudley LeBlanc visits Acadian Village (1987) 6-15 “Bal de Maison” (1988) 6-16 “Spectacle de Musique” (1988) 6-17 George Watkins Prints (1989) 6-18 Chef Paul Prudhomme: includes film still from his cooking show special at Acadian Village (1990) See also “News clippings” Chef Paul Prudhomme… (4-26) 6-19 Unknown Event at Acadian Village (1990) 6-20 LeBlanc Family Quilt Squares displayed at Acadian Village (1991) 6-21 Acadian Village receives a donkey (1991) 6-22 Opening of the Missionary Museum (1991) 6-23 Attorney General Janet Reno visits Acadian Village (1994) 6-24 Writers’ Reception at Acadian Village (1995) 6-25 Photographs taken by visitors from Maine to Acadian Village (includes note) (1998) 6-26 “Rendezvous Day” historical reenactment event (1998) 6-27 Carriages for Acadian Village (for weddings hosted at the site) (1999) 6-28 Mardi Gras Royalty photographed at Acadian Village (n.d.) 6-29 “Joie de Cajun” Documentary film, images of cast (n.d.) 6-30 Tee Paul Duhon (“Bones” player musician) (1980s) 6-31 Native American exhibit panels (n.d.) 6-32 Acadian Village Scenery, buildings and grounds (1980s-1990s) 6-33 Miscellaneous Events (1980s-1990s) 6-34 Miscellaneous Performers and Individuals (n.d.)

C. Tourism (Primarily consists of candid photographs from various tourism promotion group meetings and events) 6-35 Governor’s Conference on Tourism meetings (1985-1990) 6-36 Louisiana Travel Promotion Association Meeting (1991) 6-37 Louisiana Travel Promotion Association Meeting (1992) 6-38 Louisiana Travel and Tourism Summit (1992) 6-39 Delegation to Jackson, Mississippi to meet King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain (2001) See also “Professional Papers,” Visit from King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain… (3-50) 6-40 “Louisiana Purchase” meeting (2001) 6-41 “A State of A-Fair” Event (n.d.) See also “Professional Papers,” “A State of A-Fair” ____Louisiana Travel and Tourism Summit (3-14) 6-42 Crystal Plantation Visit (n.d.) 6-43 A.J. LeBlanc attends a meeting of the Louisiana Restaurant Association (n.d.) 6-43a Miscellaneous professional photographs of Lafayette Tourism sites (n.d) 6-44 Miscellaneous Events & Meetings (1970s-2000s)

D. Miscellaneous Photographs from various events, trips, and other historic sites; includes postcards. 6-45 Cajun Musicians/Entertainers (c. 1950s-1990s) (includes picture CD) 6-46 “Happy Fats” LeBlanc (c. 1950s-1960s) 6-47 Miscellaneous Travel Photos (c. 1970s, 1976) 6-48 CODOFIL meetings and excursions (1978-1981) 6-49 “Lafayette Day” event (1981) 6-50 A.J. LeBlanc’s Police Jury photographs (c. 1975-1984) 6-51 Vermillionville Tourist Attraction (1990) 6-52 A.J. LeBlanc’s “Cajun Hot” race team (c. 1990s) 6-53 Cotton Festival in Ville Platte (A.J. LeBlanc wins title of “King Cotton”) (c. 1991) 6-54 Cerebral Palsy Telethon (1992) 6-55 Louisiana Hall of Fame Event (2002) 6-56 Acadian Memorial Mural (n.d.) 6-57 Bienvenue “Nonic” Ovey Broussard (n.d.) See also “Professional Papers,” Bienvenue __ _“Nonic Ovey Broussard (musician) (4-14) 6-58 Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, Canada (n.d.) See also “Photographs” Photo Postcards from ___Grand Pré… (5-59) 6-59 Monde des Cadiens logo (n.d.) 6-60 Monde des Cadiens jacket, includes promotional pictures (1999) 6-61 Murray Conque, Cajun Humorist and entertainer (n.d.) 6-62 Photo Postcards from Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, Canada (National Historic Site) See also ___“Photographs” Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, Canada (5-55) 6-63 Postcards from Acadian Village in Van Buren, Maine: 1970s 6-64 Miscellaneous Postcards

E. Color Slides 6-65 Dancing at Acadian Village (1 slide) (n.d.) 6-66 Unnamed musicians at Acadian Village (5 slides) (n.d.) 6-67 “Bal du Maison” event at Acadian Village (7 slides) (1988) 6-68 Scenery at Acadian Village (11 slides) (n.d.) 6-69 George Watkins Prints (19 slides) (n.d.) 6-70 Louisiana Scenery and Tourist Attractions (6 slides) (n.d.) 6-71 Acadian Memorial (1 slide) (n.d.) 6-72 Phillip Gould (1 slide) and filmstrip (c. 1997) 6-73 St. John’s Tree (1 slide) and St. John’s Cathedral (2), Lafayette, Louisiana (n.d.)

F. Negatives 6-74 CODOFIL excursion (1978) See also “Photographs,” CODOFIL meetings and excursions (5- ___45) 6-75 Pig Racing at Acadian Village (1987) 6-76 St. John’s Tree, Lafayette, Louisiana (n.d.)

G. Transparencies 6-77 Miscellaneous images from Acadian Village (n.d.) 6-78 Monde des Cadiens emblem (n.d.) 6-79 St. John’s Tree, Lafayette, Louisiana (n.d.)

H. Laminates (all Laminates were created from print-outs of LeBlanc’s websites: http://monde_des_cadiens and http://centralacadianatourism.com) 6-80 Central Acadiana Tourism (n.d) 6-81 Lafayette Parish Police Jury (A.J. LeBlanc, pictured) (n.d) 6-82 “La Musique des Cadiens:” contains information about Cajun musicians (n.d.) 6-83 “Louisiana’s Shining Star:” contains miscellaneous information about the State of Louisiana (n.d.) 6-84 “Beautiful Louisiana:” contains miscellaneous information about the State of Louisiana ___(n.d.)

VI. Audiovisual A. Videocassettes (1985-1998, n.d.) Videocassettes are ordered by topic and date

Promotional Videos and film footage of Acadian Village 7-01 “Acadian Village [Raw Stills] created by Ricardo Johnson [features the buildings and scenery of Acadian Village] (VHS) (7-30-1987) 7-02 “Acadian Village “The Quarter Captured” (7 minutes, 22 seconds)[Raw Tape] created by Ricardo Johnson,” (VHS) (n.d.)Acadian Village Promotion Video [produced by Buddha Tours] (VHS) (n.d.) 7-03 “Acadian Village,” [promotional film](VHS) (n.d.) 7-04 “Acadian Village-Master,” [promotional film] (VHS) (n.d.) 7-05 “Community Affairs with Anthony Guarisco: featuring an interview about tourism with A.J. LeBlanc (Acadian Village) and Dudley Prejean (Atchafalaya Delta Tourist Commission)/KADN-TV 15 Lafayette presents: “Laissez les bon temps roulez” at Belizaire’s Cajun Restaurant in Crowley, LA [features Cajun musicians and dancing] (VHS) (n.d.) 7-06 “Acadian Village with A.J. LeBlanc and Bob Lowe”/ PBS Ken Burns presents “Huey Long,” (1985, 1986)(VHS) 7-07 “Spirit of Acadiana” interviews Judge Allen Babineaux, Warren Perrin, A.J. LeBlanc, Eddie Richard, and Ken Dugas about Francofete and Congrés Mondial Acadian 1999 (VHS) (3- 19-1999)

Festivals Acadiens 7-08 “Acadian Village: Hosts Cajun Music [Festivals Acadiens] featuring: “Buckwheat” Band and “French Bois Sec Ardoin” (VHS) (9-20-1986) 7-09 “Acadian Village: Hosts Cajun Music [Festivals Acadiens] featuring: Marvin Francis & His Zydeco Band” (VHS) (9-20-1986) 7-10 “Acadian Village hosts Cajun Music for “Festivals Acadiens,” [Pt. 1] (VHS) (9-21-1986) 7-11 “Acadian Village hosts Cajun Music for “Festivals Acadiens,” [Pt. 2] (VHS) (9-21-1986) 7-12 Acadian Village hosts Festivals Acadiens, with musicians Blackie Forester and Aldus ___Roger (VHS) (10-10-1993)

Festival International 7-13 Acadian Village hosts Cajun Music for “Festival International,” featuring Blackie Forester) (VHS) (10-23-1988)

Fete des Acadiens 7-14 Acadian Village’s Fete des Acadiens [contains film of the festival and the grounds of ______Acadian Village] (VHS) (8-15, no year)

Acadian Village Music Contest 7-15 Acadian Village Music Contest, #3 [Raw footage] (VHS) (8-23-1986) 7-16 Acadian Village Music Contest, #4 [Raw footage] (VHS) (8-23-1986) 7-17 Acadian Village Music Contest, #5 [Raw footage] (VHS) (8-30-1986, 8-31-1986) 7-18 Acadian Village Music Contest, #6 [Raw footage] (VHS) (8-30-1986, 8-31-1986) 7-19 Acadian Village Music Contest, #7, “Winners”[Raw footage] (also includes a set list in the case with band names and play times) (VHS) (8-30-1986, 8-31-1986) 7-20 “Reggie bal and the Church Point Playboys, Acadian Village [Contest winners, 1985- 1986] (VHS)

Bal de Maison 7-21 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison/Bal de Noce, Sunday Performance with Wade Fruge) (VHS) (9-28-1986) 7-22 Acadian Village sponsors Bal du Maison (VHS) (1987) 7-23 Acadian Village sponsors Bal du Maison (1:01:10) (VHS) (1987) 7-24 Acadian Village sponsors Bal du Maison with “Gurvais Matte and The Branch Playboys,” (VHS) (7-20-1987) 7-25 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: “Tape 1” 1:43:50 (VHS) (September, 1988) 7-26 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: “Tape 2” featuring Cajun Born and Cajun Ramblers, 1:17:30 (VHS) (n.d.) 7-27 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: “Tape 3,” 1:24:38 (VHS) (n.d.) 7-28 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 3) Scott Ramblers, 42:34 and 4) Cajun Gold, 42:20 (VHS) (n.d., includes note about copying tape, dated 11-26-1990) 7-29 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 3) Scott Ramblers, 42:34 and 4) Cajun Gold, 42:20 (VHS) (n.d., duplicate copy of 6-29) 7-30 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 5) Cajun Tradition, 48:00 (VHS) (n.d.) 7-31 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 5) Cajun Tradition, 48:00 (VHS) (n.d., duplicate copy of 6-31) 7-32 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: J.B. David, 2:30:00 and Don Montoucet, 2:30:00 (VHS) (5-1-1989) 7-33 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison (VHS) (5-15-1989) 7-34 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison honoring Lawrence Walker, featuring the Bayou Cajun Boys held at Acadian Village (VHS) (1989) 7-35 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison honoring Lawrence Walker, held at VFW Post 2130 in Lake Charles, LA (VHS) (1989) 7-36 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison (VHS) (1989) 7-37 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: Ovey Broussard (VHS) (n.d) 7-38 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 1) Waylon Thibodeaux and Tony Amor, 54:49 (VHS) (n.d.) 7-39 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 1) Sheryl Cormier, 1:02:26 and 2) Cajun Born, 49:37 (VHS) (n.d.) 7-40 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 1) Bill Pellerin, 1:04:54 and 2) Jeff Davis Ramblers, 55:13 (VHS) (n.d) 7-41 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 1) Cajun Brew, 1:05:06 and 2) Phil Menard and the LA Travelers, 52:51 (VHS) (n.d.) 7-42 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: 1) Tout Partout, 58:34, and 2) Branch Playboys (VHS) (n.d.) 8-01 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison/Muscien Du Bal (Tape 1) (Sony U-matic KSP-S20) (n.d.) 8-02 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison/Muscien Du Bal (Tape 2) (Sony U-matic KSP-S20) (n.d.) 8-03 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison/Muscien Du Bal (Tape 3) (Sony U-matic KSP-S20) (n.d.) 8-04 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison/Muscien Du Bal (Tape 4) (Sony U-matic KSP-S20) (n.d.) 8-05 Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison/Muscien Du Bal (Tape 5) (Sony U-matic KSP-S20) (n.d.)

Musicians du Bal 8-06 Musicians du Bal [raw footage, includes notes and set list] (VHS) (8-16-1986) 8-07 Musicians du Bal featuring: R.J. Bayou Band, Kevin Vincent, and Blackie Forester, Tape 1 (VHS) (5-29-1989) 8-08 Musicians du Bal featuring: Blackie Forester, Tape 2 (VHS) (5-29-1989)

Jam-bal-aya du Musique 8-09 Acadian Village Music Festival “Jam-bal-aya du Musique” Tape 1 of 3, featuring: 1) Swedish Cajun band, Bobby Scott, Little Bob, 52:25, and 2) Roy Schaeffer, Rodney Miller, Gary Urie, 50:10 (VHS) (9-16-1990) 8-10 Acadian Village Music Festival “Jam-bal-aya du Musique” Tape 2 of 3, featuring: 3) Tommy McClain, Warren Storm, Grace Broussard, 53:13 and 4) Clint West, Little Bob, Roy Schaeffer, Ken Holloway, 53:03 (VHS) (9-16-1990) 8-11 Acadian Village Music Festival “Jam-bal-aya du Musique” Tape 3 of 3, featuring: Charles Mann and Bobby Scott (VHS) (9-16-1990) 8-12 Acadian Village Music Festival “Jam-bal-aya du Musique,” featuring: Bobby Scott and Warren Storm (VHS) (9-15-1991)

Swamp Pop 8-13 “ at Acadian Village [filmed by Cajun Sound],” (VHS) (1988) 8-14 “Swamp Pop at Acadian Village [filmed by Cajun Sound],” (contains set list for musicians) ___ _features Johnny Allen, Rodie Romero, Alex Broussard, Rufus Thibodeaux, Blackie ____ Forester, and Bruce Daigrepont (VHS) (1988) 8-15 “Swamp Pop at Acadian Village [filmed by Cajun Sound],” featuring Gurvais Matte (VHS) (1988)

Louisiana topics, tourism locations, and history 8-16 “Allons a Lafayette (Property of Lafayette Hilton and Towers) (VHS) (n.d.) 8-17 “Allons a Lafayette (Property of Lafayette Hilton and Towers) (VHS) (n.d.) 8-18 “The Travelers Information Network: Inn TV Lafayette, LA” [featuring Acadiana and Acadian Village] published by the Lafayette Hilton (VHS) (n.d.) 8-19 “Tourific Destinations: Louisiana’s Cajun Country,” produced by Craig Roberts Communications, 28:30 (VHS) (11-14-91) 8-20 “I Love Acadiana” commercial created by KATC Channel 3 (c. 1980s) 8-21 “Louisiana Christmas Spots” (VHS) (1992) 8-22 “A Louisiana Holiday Christmas” produced by Sides and Associates, Robert Browning ___ Productions (VHS) (n.d.) 8-23 “Randol’s Restaurant et Salle de Danse,”[Promotional film] (VHS) (n.d.) 8-24 ABC News interviews the “King of the Bayou,” Louis Choplin” as he harvests crawfish in __ _the Atchafalaya (VHS) (n.d.) 8-25 “Old Time Radio Show (Jean Lafitte Cultural Center), Eunice, LA” VHS) (10-11-1986) 8-26 LPB Presents: “Chef Paul’s LA Kitchen,” [with Chef Paul Prudhomme] Pts. 1 & 2 (VHS) _ __(n.d.) 8-27 Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals (L.A.F.F.) Annual Convention in Baton Rouge, ___Louisiana (VHS) (n.d.) 8-28 “Le Grand Spectacle du Chapitre du CODOFIL de La Paroisse de Lafayette,”(VHS) (1-30- ____1986) 8-29 “Los Discos D’or sous le soleil de la Louisiane,” produced by LPB and CODOFIL [tour of ____Louisiana in French] (VHS) (1988) 8-30 “Polish-Cajun Connection,” [festival with Cajun musicians](VHS) (10-6-1988) 8-31 “Texas Bus,” [A.J. LeBlanc, Lou LeBlanc, and members of the Acadian Village staff travel - ____to an unknown conference in Texas to promote the Acadian Village. Also includes ____miscellaneous travel footage and film of various events during the trip] (VHS) (n.d.) 8-32 “Meet the Candidates [for Lafayette Parish Council],” produced and sponsored by ___Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, directed by N. Pokorny (A.J. LeBlanc is one of the ___candidates), 56:42 (VHS) (10-21, no year) 8-33 LPB Presents: “Uncle Earl” [documentary film about Earl Long] (VHS) (n.d.)

Louisiana Hall of Fame 8-34 “Louisiana Hall of Fame, Ceremony and Music at Acadian Village, Lafayette, LA” [produced by T.J.B. Enterprises) (VHS) (1995) 8-35 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 1 of 5 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 14, 1996) 8-36 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 2 of 5 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 14, 1996) 8-37 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 5 of 5 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 14, 1996) 8-38 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 1 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 13, 1997) 8-39 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 2 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 13, 1997) 8-40 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 3 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 13, 1997) 8-41 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 4 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 13, 1997) 8-42 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 5 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 13, 1997) 9-01 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” Tape 6 [produced by Creative Video Service, Inc.] (VHS) (April 13, 1997) 9-02 “Louisiana Hall of Fame,” #2 [Raw footage] featuring Blackie Forester (VHS) (n.d.)

Cajun Musicians/Miscellaneous Musical Events 9-03 “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler” with Allen Domingue and Cajun Country Playboys, produced by Randy Ward for CODOFIL/ LPB “LA: The State We’re In” (VHS) (1987) 9-04 Cajun Pride and the Sundown Playboys [Lesa Cormier], Tape 1 (VHS) (1988) 9-05 Church Point Boys and Cajun Born, Tape 2 (VHS) (1988) 9-06 Cajun Ramblers and Cajun Connection, Tape 3 (VHS) (1988) 9-07 Cajun Gold [Paul Daigle, Robert Elkins and Cajun Gold], Tape 4 (VHS) (1988) 9-08 Carencro’s Cajun Music Spectacular (VHS) (1988) 9-09 Bobby Scott, Helen Boudreaux, Crystal Guillory, Marty Gaspard, and Zydeco Joe (VHS) (8-15-1992) 9-10 “All-Star Salute, Joe Barry,” Tape 1 [Contains a note in the VHS case thanking A.J. LeBlanc for helping set up camera equipment for this event](VHS) (6-29-1993) 9-11 “All-Star Salute, Joe Barry,” Tape 2 (VHS) (6-29-1993) 9-12 and Lou Garu (VHS) (n.d.) 9-13 Acadian Village: Cajun Bands (edited), featuring: 1) Sundown Playboys, Evangeline Special, and Iry LeJeune; 2) Blackie Forester, Lacassine Special, Iry LeJeune, and LA Aces; 3) Cajun Five, Creole Stomp, and ; 4) Di La Di Lo and Clement Bro; 5) Branch Playboys, and Iry LeJeune (VHS) (n.d.) 9-14 Cajun Music I [band not identified] (VHS) (n.d.) 9-15 Cajun Music III (Betamax) (n.d.) 9-16 Jimmie Davis sings “Louisiana, This One’s for You,” (VHS) (n.d.) 9-17 RFO Saint-Pierre et Miquelon presente: “Musique en Louisiane,” [film showcasing different Louisiana musicians and musical styles; in French and English] (VHS) (n.d.) 9-18 “Prejeans” [film from Prejean’s Restaurant featuring musicians: Russell Gordon and ____Bayou Zydeco] (VHS) (n.d.)

Commercial Films 9-19 “Belizaire”[copied from commercial tape] (VHS) (1986)

9-20 “Joie de Cajun,”[a film about contemporary Cajun culture] (VHS) (1987) 9-21 “Rand McNally, VideoTrip Guide to Louisiana,” (VHS) (1991) 9-22 “Acadie Liberté,” [film about the Le Grand Dérangement/Acadian expulsion from Nova Scotia] (VHS) (1993) 9-23 “Rand and Cynthia Speyrer’s: Introduction to Cajun Dancing, Vol. 1” (sealed, VHS) (1993) 9-24 “Alexandria/Pineville: The Crossroads of Louisiana,” [distributed by the Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau] (VHS) (1995) 9-25 “Chéticamp: The Hooked Rug Capital of the World,” [Acadian Cultures Series, Road Video Producitons] undated (VHS) (1998)

Miscellaneous 9-26 Casey’s Shadow [television movie about a Cajun quarter horse trainer, originally released in 1978] “Wrap Around Nashville” [television show, highlights Cajun music and features A.J. LeBlanc] (VHS) (n.d.)

Box 9A

VHS tapes that have been digitized by the Center for Louisiana Studies. March 2018. VHS Tapes 1-25 were returned to donor or are missing.

1. Tape #1 of 16 mm movie film. Memories on Video 900 Bellevue Plantation Road, Lafayette 2. Tape #2 of 16mm movie film. Memories on Video 900 Bellevue Plantation Road, Lafayette 3. Tape #3 of 16mm movie film. Memories on Video 900 Bellevue Plantation Road, Lafayette 4. Tape #4 of 16mm movie film. Memories on Video 900 Bellevue Plantation Road, Lafayette 5. August Trip to Canada, August 1994 6. Acadian Village, October 9, 1993. Jean Savoie & Bruce Daigrepont 7. Village Music Contest, August 5, 1989, Tape 1 8. Canada Trip 9. Concert at Shediac, August 15, 1994. L’acadie parle au Monde 10. Bal de Maison, 1987 11. Bon temps. Lesa cormier & Sundown Playboys and Joe Douglas 12. New Bon Temp, Johnny Sonnier and Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys. 9 & 10 13. Footed Tape at Acadian Village. A.J. LeBlanc 14. Louisiana Hall of Fame, Sunday, April 14, 1996. Tape 4 of 5 15. Lacodomie Cadienne, February 3, 2003. 16. Bruce Daigle. LE3.016 17. Louisiana Hall of Fame, Tape 2. LE3.017 18. Unidentified. LE3.018 19. Reveille – Kristi Guillory and Jamey Bearb. LE3.019 20. Unidentified. LE3.020 21. Hall of Fame. LE3.021 22. Cajun Country. LE3.022 23. Bal de Maison, May 8, 1989. LE3.024 24. 3 Bands. LE3.023 25. CAFA Annual Meeting, November 11, 2000. Judge Allen Babineaux. LE3.025 26. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Cajun Pride, Cankton . LE3.026 27. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Live at Cajun Field, Joe Douglas. LE3.027 28. CBS News Sunday Morning: Out of the Bayou (ca. 1995). Documentary about Zydeco in south Louisiana. Includes commentary from Barry Ancelet. LE3.028 29. Louisiana Hall of Fame. 1994, Master, Edited. Approx. 120 min. LE3.029 30. Acadian Village sponsors Bal de Maison: J.B. David and Don Montoucet, 1989-05-01. Similar to 7-32. LE3.030 31. Louisiana Office of Tourism Spots, 1996. LE3.031 32. A.J. LeBlanc interview on K22 Live with Pat Hanchey. October 1995. LE3.32 33. Indian Pow Wow, Blackham Coliseum, 1992-10-03, a LeRoy J. Langlois Production, approx. 36 min. Acadian Village, 1992, a LeRoy J. Langlois Production, approx. 22 min. Concert on the Bayou (Acadian Music Festival), October 1992, a LeRoy J. Langlois Production, approx. 38 min. LE3. 033 34. 7 News Live at 5, On the Road in Lafayette. 7 News at 6 Live from Lafayette, 1993-08-06. LE3.034 35. Rendez-Vous #5A, Part 2, Domengeaux Interview, 1982-02-12, Cox Cable of Jefferson, approx. 18 min, in French. LE3.035 36. En Francais, with James Fontenot, 1981-10-01. LE3.036 37. Louisiana Hall of Fame, 1996-04-14, Tape 3 of 5. LE3.037 38. Jessie Leger, 1989. LE3.038 39. Les Cadiens de la Paroisse Vermillon. Gerard Sellers, director. Islands of the Marsh Productions, approx. 58 min, in French, 1994. LE3.039 40. Our Trip to Acadiana, Louisiana, in March 1998. Note: Thank you from Jennie Byram, Frances Levasseur, and Marjie Lachance. Approx. 70 min, mostly in French. LE3.040 41. Cajun Heritage and Music, Part 1, 1992. Includes excerpts of Indian Pow Wow, Acadian Village, beauty contest, and live Cajun music and dancing indoors. Approx. 120 min. LE3.041 42. Cajun Heritage and Music, Part 2, 1992. Continuation of live Cajun music and dancing. Approx. 120 min. LE3.042 43. Hotel Acadiana Sales Presentation, Lafayette, Louisiana, ca. 1990s, approx. 4 min. 44. Cajun Renaissance Man: Dudley J. LeBlanc. A Film by Michele LeBlanc. 1996 Topaz Productions, Inc. Approx. 59 min.

B. Audiocassettes and 8-tracks (1984-1999) Acadian Village Events, Programs, and Promotional tapes 10-01 [Acadian Family name origins; includes a history of each Acadian family name and describes the first individual to have that name] (noncommercial audiocassette in French and English) (n.d.) 10-02 Acadian Odyssey [recorded for A.J. LeBlanc by Tom Duhon, contains songs about Acadians and the Acadian expulsion] (noncommercial audiocassette) (c. 1998) 10-03 Acadian Odyssey [recorded for A.J. LeBlanc by Tom Duhon, contains songs about Acadians and the Acadian expulsion] (noncommercial audiocassette) (8-29-1998) 10-04 Acadian Odyssey [includes Tom Duhon’s song: “Acadian Odyssey” and Johnny’s “Monde des Cadiens” (noncommercial audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-05 Acadian Village: Tape #4 featuring artists: Clint West, Lil’ Bob, Roy Chaffin, Charles Mann, Wild Bill Bess, Ernie Alexander, and Ken Hollaway (noncommercial audiocassette) (9-16-1990) 10-06 Les Musiciens du Bal: “Le Bal de Maison,” [produced by Monde des Cadiens Production] featuring Cajun bands: Arnaudville Playboys, Friends, Nous Autres, Super Pickers, Basile Boudin Cajun Band, Jambalaya, Bon a Rien, Cajun Cruisers, Cajun Intruder, and the Church Point Playboys (commercial audiocassette) (1986) 10-07 Les Musiciens du Bal: “Le Bal de Maison,” [produced by Monde des Cadiens Production] featuring Cajun bands: Arnaudville Playboys, Friends, Nous Autres, Super Pickers, Basile Boudin Cajun Band, Jambalaya, Bon a Rien, Cajun Cruisers, Cajun Intruder, and the Church Point Playboys (commercial audiocassette) (1986) 10-08 Les Musiciens du Bal: “Le Bal de Maison,” [produced by Monde des Cadiens Production] featuring Cajun bands: Arnaudville Playboys, Friends, Nous Autres, Super Pickers, Basile Boudin Cajun Band, Jambalaya, Bon a Rien, Cajun Cruisers, Cajun Intruder, and the Church Point Playboys (commercial audiocassette) (1986) 10-09 Les Musiciens du Bal: “Le Bal de Maison,” [produced by Monde des Cadiens Production] featuring Cajun bands: Arnaudville Playboys, Friends, Nous Autres, Super Pickers, Basile Boudin Cajun Band, Jambalaya, Bon a Rien, Cajun Cruisers, Cajun Intruder, and the Church Point Playboys (commercial audiocassette) (1986) 10-10 “Master copy of Bal de Maison 1987,” [tape inscribed: “minimum of two songs per band”] (noncommercial audiocassette) (1987) 10-11 Les Musiciens du Bal: Bal du Maison, recorded live at Acadian Village 1987 [A Cajun World Production] (sealed, commercial audiocassette) (1988) 10-12 Brian Broussard: “Cajun Country Louisiana,” with songs “Village Acadien” and “Congré´Mondial A Lafayette,” (commercial audiocassette) (1999) 10-13 “Jam-bal-aya du Musique” [at Acadian Village] (noncommercial audiocassette) (1990)

Cajun Musicians (Commercial) 10-14 Johnnie Allan “Sings Cajun Now” [Swallow Records] (sealed, audiocassette) (1987) 10-15 Johnnie Allan “Sings Cajun Now” [Swallow Records] (sealed, audiocassette) (1987) 10-16 Johnnie Allan “Sings Cajun Now” [Swallow Records] (sealed, audiocassette) (1987) 10-17 Johnnie Allan “Sings Cajun Now” [Swallow Records] (sealed, audiocassette) (1987) 10-18 Johnnie Allan “Sings Cajun Now” [Swallow Records] (audiocassette) (1987) 10-19 Valerie Andrus: “Petite Jambes Fines,” (commercial audiocassette) (1998) 10-20 Russell Bearb-Barry Cormier and the Church Point Playboys: “L’Amour Fane’” (sealed, audiocassette) (7-10-1994) 10-21 Cedric Benoit: “The Traditional Side”(audiocassette) (n.d.) See also Cedric Benoit: Young Cajun XX 10-22 Minor Blanchard: “Des Bayous jusqu’ á l’Acadie” (audiocassette) (1998) 10-23 The Bon Temps Playboys: The Odeon Demo [distributed by J. Hitchen] (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-24 The Bon Temps Playboys: Laissez les bons temps rouler,” [Tracks include: “Colinda,” “Mardi Gras Mambo,” “Do-Re-Me,” “Travelling Playboy,” “Dance all Night”] (audiocassette) 10-25 The Bon Temps Playboys: Laissez les bons temps rouler,” [same title as XX, but different cover and no song list, includes business card] (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-26 Jimmy Breaux: “Un ‘Tit Peu Plus Cajun/A Little Bit More Cajun” (audiocassette) (1991) 10-27 “Nonc Ovey” [Ovey Bienvenue Broussard] Promo tape (8-Track) (n.d.)

10-28 Cajun Brew [band]: “Cajun Brew” [features artists: Pat Breaux, accordion; Jonno Frishberg, violin; Sterling Richard, vocals, guitar; Gary Graeff, drums; Benny Graeff, bass; with special guests] (sealed, audiocassette) (1989) 10-29 “Cajun Ziga Zag! Band” Demo tape [Phil Underwood, Carol Wilson, Jim Beard, and Simon Hopkins] (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-30 Warren Ceasar: “Bayou Trash (Creole Zydeco)” (audiocassette) (c. 1987) 10-31 Joe Douglas: “Louisiana Lonely” (audiocassette) (1993)

10-32 Family Life Cajun Band: “Cajun Praise I” [features artists: Larry Menard, Ricky Bearb, Barry Willis, John Prados, Ken Dugas, and Pat Thibodeaux] (audiocassette) (case dated: 1990, cassette dated: 1994) 10-33 Blake Luquette: “What if?” (commercial audiocassette) (1999) 10-34 Maryannick: “Belle Acadie” [produced in France] (commercial) (n.d.) 10-35 Gurvais Matte and the Branch Playboys (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-36 Vinest Matte Sr. and Gurvais Matte [Side 1: “Searching for Someone Better than me/Apre’s Cherche Pour Quelquen Mieu Q’Moi;” Side 2: “Scratch the Cajun’s Back/Gratte Le dos du Cajun”] (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-37 Louis Monic: “A Tribute to Louisiana” [contains inscription: “A.J., From one Cajun to another—Thank you from our hearts!—Louis”] (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-38 Les Petites Fleurs: chantent “La Reunion” (audiocassette) (1990) 10-39 Bobby Scott [contains inscription: “To a friend forever (A.J.) -- Bobby Scott”] (audiocassette) (1992) 10-40 Suède Zydeco: “Cajun by Choice” (audiocassette) (1990) 10-41 Les Twangeux du lundi soir (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-42 Les Twangeux du lundi soir: “La Pointe-á-Major” (audiocassette) (c. 1996)

Cajun Musicians (Noncommercial) 10-43 Nonc Allin: “Les “Dit-ons” du vieux temps” (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-44 Cedric Benoit: “Young Cajun” (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-45 The Branch Playboys at Prejean’s Cajun Restaurant in Lafayette, LA [recorded by KRVS Radio Acadie] (audiocassette) (3-30-1984) 10-46 The Branch Playboys at Prejean’s Cajun Restaurant in Lafayette, LA [recorded by KRVS Radio Acadie] (audiocassette) (3-30-1984) 10-47 Hector Duhon and Cedric Benoit: Jolie Blonde (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-48 Andrew Jagneaux: “Cajun Intruder” (audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-49 Jo-el Sonnier and Mike Doucet in Concert (audiocassette) (n.d) 10-50 Charles Thibodeaux and Leon Chaisson (audiocassette) (n.d.)

Cajun Humor and Jokes 10-51 Tommy Joe Breaux: “Cajun Humor from the Heart: Spendin’ Time with Grandpa,” (sealed, commercial audiocassette) (1995) 10-52 “The Conque Brothers: Live Cajun Comedy,” [Murray Conque](sealed, commercial audiocassette) (1994)

10-53 Thelma Daigle: “Thelma’s French Jokes (Taunte Therese)” (noncommercial audiocassette) (n.d.)

10-54 Da M.C. (Main Couyoun) Danny Guidry, Cajun Humorist: “Live in Cajun Country” (sealed commercial audiocassette) (n.d.)

Tourism 10-55 “Allons a Lafayette” [distributed by Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau] Includes artists: Octa Clark and Hector Duhon, Len Harrington, Faren Serrette, Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys, Carl Hollier, and (sealed, commercial audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-56 “Allons a Lafayette” [distributed by Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau] Includes artists: Octa Clark and Hector Duhon, Len Harrington, Faren Serrette, Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys, Carl Hollier, and Canray Fontenot (commercial audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-57 “Laisse Le Bon Temps Rouler” [produced by the Louisiana Cajun French Music Association] (commercial audiocassette) (1986) 10-58 “Music to your ears!” [distributed by the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Center] featuring Cajun musicians: Balfa Brothers, Cajun Tradition, Sheryl Cormier, Hadley Castille, Harry Fontenot, and others (sealed, commercial audiocassette) (1993) 10-59 LA Biz Weekly Business Report with moderator Randy Hayden, featuring guest, Hugh Hyman speaking on Louisiana Tourism, economics, legislation, and attractions funding. (noncommercial audiocassette, recorded on side 1 only) (8-3-1990) 10-60 “How LTPA can help You” [produced by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association] (commercial audiocassette) (n.d.) 10-61 “Louisiana: We’re Really Cookin’!,” [produced by Ronnie Koie for the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism] (commercial audiocassette, 1986)

C. Records (1991) 10-62 Bal de Maison/Le Musicien Du Bal: Lesa Cormier and the Sundown Playboys (sealed, ______33rpm) (1991) 10-63 Bal de Maison/Le Musicien Du Bal: Lesa Cormier and the Sundown Playboys (sealed, ______33rpm) (1991)

D. CDs (2002-2005, n.d.) Cajun Musicians 10-64 Numa F. Boudreaux and L. Hebert (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-65 Joseph Falcon (8 tracks) (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-66 The Best of La Louisianne Records [produced by La Louisianne Records] featuring artists: Alex Broussard, Happy Fats, Lawrence Walker, Doc Guidry, Ambrose Thibodeaux, , Blackie Forester, Eddy Raven, Rufus Thibodeaux, and the Bayou Drifter Band, Vin Bruce, Jimmy C. Newman, Nathan Abshire, Cajun Born, and (commercial CD) (1990) 10-67 L’Angelus: Live at the Dance [distributed by www.cajunrecords.com] (CD) (n.d.) 10-68 : Bayou Perdu (commercial CD) (2005) 10-69 Gurvais Matte and the Branch Playboys, 2nd Edition: Traditional French Cajun (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-70 OCS/One Card Shy [local band, 12 tracks] (CD) (n.d.) 10-71 Don Rich: “Swamp Pop Soul” [contains 15 tracks] (CD) (n.d.)

Tourism and Promotional CDs (includes Monde des Cadiens)

10-72 “Monde des Cadiens” narrated by Pete Bergeron, recorded by Matte’s Recording [contains history of 97 Acadian family names] (n.d.) 10-73 “Monde des Cadiens” narrated by Pete Bergeron, recorded by Matte’s Recording [contains history of 97 Acadian family names] (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-74 Monde des Cadiens [contains history of 97 Acadian family names in French] (CD- R) (n.d.) 10-75 Les Musiciens du Bal: Louisiana Purchase [contains 15 Cajun and Creole songs] (CD-R) (c. 2003) 10-76 Les Musiciens du Bal: Louisiana Purchase [contains 15 Cajun and Creole songs] (CD-R) (c. 2003) 10-77 Fifteen Songs for the Louisiana Purchase project [same songs, different order as “Les Musiciens du Bal: Louisiana Purchase, includes track list] (CD) (c. 2002/2003) 10-78 Monde des Cadiens Cajun music show with host A.J. LeBlanc, features Gurvais Matte and information about Central Acadiana Tourism and the Monde des Cadiens CD1-1-05 [one track, 21:22 in length] (CD) (1-1-2005) 10-79 Monde des Cadiens Cajun music show with host A.J. LeBlanc, featuring Gurvais Matte and Pete Bergeron [one track 22:58 in length, ends with A.J. LeBlanc speaking about his Monde des Cadiens project. He requests information about Acadian family names from the audience and also advertises the Monde des Cadiens CD] (CD) (1-9-2005) 10-80 George Belot: Central Acadiana [full 5-track CD] contains: 1) “Monde des Cadiens” by Johnny Allen, 2) “Acadian Odyssey Knit” by George Belot, 3) “Central Acadiana” by George Belot, 4) “Marquis de Lafayette” by George Belot, 5) “Instrumental” by Rufus Thibodeaux and Paul Duhon (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-81 Music for “Central Acadiana: The Shining Star of Louisiana” (one track, 2:15 in length, instrumental only) (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-82 George Belot sings: “Central Acadiana: The Shining Star of Louisiana” (one track) (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-83 Instrumental music only, recorded by Tee Paul Duhon and Rufus Thibodeaux for use in the Marquis du Lafayette song [one track, 2:37 in length] (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-84 George Belot sings the “Marquis du Lafayette” [song about Marquis du Lafayette’s life, one track only] (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-85 George Belot sings: Acadian Odyssey Knit [song about the Acadian expulsion and resettlement in Louisiana] (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-86 Nonic Ovey, Thomas Duhon, and Roy Shafer sing “Acadian Odyssey” (later sung by George Belot as “Acadian Odyssey Knit”) includes an introduction to Acadian Village in French and English, and the “Monde des Cadiens” song (four tracks total) (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-87 Four track CD featuring: 1) “Monde des Cadiens” by Johnny Allen, 2) Instrumental music, 3) “Acadian Odyssey Knit” by George Belot, and 4) Instrumental music

Miscellaneous 10-88 Unlabeled CD with 2 tracks of live Cajun music in French (CD-R) (n.d.) 10-89 “Experience Nova Scotia’s Evangeline Trail: Driving Discovery Audio” [audio CD Tour Guide for the Evangeline Trail] (commercial CD) (2004)

Box 10A

1-139 Audio cassette tapes digitized by the Center for Louisiana Studies and returned to UAAMC.

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Compressed MP4 Video. Folder of 44 videos of various duration. Average frame size 720x480. Digitized by Center for Louisiana Studies from materials in Box 9A and also Louisiana Hall of Fame.

Audio MP3s. Folder of 192 audio files of various duration and average 128 kbps. Digitized by Center for Louisiana Studies mostly of live Cajun music performances. Source materials are from Box 10A. Access copies.

Audio WAV files. Folder of 192 audio files of various duration and average 4608 kbps. Digitized by Center for Louisiana Studies mostly of live Cajun music performances. Sources materials are from Box 10A. Preservation copies.

VII. Artifacts (Box 11) a. Clock: Ford Motor Company centennial clock featuring 100 years of Ford vehicles in 12 pictures, one for each hour on the clock face. Intended for hanging on the wall, battery operated.

b. Barometer: Features three separate dials, thermometer, barometer, and hygrometer. Includes (detached from top of device) ford motors metal award with inscription: “300- 500 15 Yr. Award, 1973, Anthony LeBlanc” (3.75 in x 1 in)

c. Acadian Doll: Composed of straw and dressed in red gingham fabric, features a hand drawn face and a tag with a label that reads: “NRPA-Lafayette, 1982”

d. Miniature Flags (2): Approximately 11.5 inches in height, these flags represent the Louisiana State Flag and the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition

e. Miniature Statue of Liberty figure: Composed of unknown metal, stands 6 inches in height

f. Miniature antique telephone pencil sharpener: Composed of zinc-alloy (1 in x 2 in x 1.5 in)

g. Award plaque with inscription: “CAFA Confederation of Associations of Families Acadian, Antoine “A.J.” Leblanc, President, May 28, 1998 to November 15, 2002, Avec Notre Appreciation.” Composed of wood and metal.

h. Plaque with inscription: “Doire Colm Cille, Vita Veritas Victoria” (Life, Truth, Victory), made in Ireland by Copperart Limited, Bessbrook Newry Co. Down.

i. Wooden trophy with Louisiana cut-out, inscription reads: “G.C.T. April 25, 26, and 27th, 1979, Lafayette, LA. Bienvenue en Acadiana.”

j. Monde des Cadiens embroidered patches (x3): Monde des Cadiens embroidered logo on blue background (4 in x 4 in)

k. Monde des Cadiens embroidery: Monde des Cadiens embroidered logo on white background (8 in x 8 in)

l. Police Jury Campaign materials: 10 sponges which feature the inscription “Re-Elect A.J. LeBlanc for Parish Council, District E” (n.d.)

m. Acadian Village promotional sponges (x2)

VIII. Scrapbooks (1979-2010) This series contains scrapbooks created by A.J. LeBlanc to save information about various Acadian Village programs, such as Bal de Maison and Central Acadian Traditions, as well as various Tourism related projects such as Central Acadian Tourism, Acadian Odyssey Knit, the Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Program, and the Louisiana Scenic Byways Project. Items are sorted broadly by subject and arranged chronologically.

Personal: Vol. 1: 1980s-2000s (Miscellaneous photos (includes family photos), correspondence, clippings, genealogy – LeBlanc awards clippings, achievements, includes 3 cards signed by President Bill Clinton)

Acadian Village Programs and Events: Vol. 2: 1980s (Acadian Village Photo Album) Vol. 3: 1983-1998 (Entry forms for Bal de Maison, permission forms, photos, set lists, trademark paperwork, competition guidelines) Vol. 4: 1985-1994 (Band/musician photos with autographs, Acadian Village events and program pictures, news clippings, Philip Gould slides, advertisements, postcards, flyers) Vol. 5: 1995-1996 (Logos and information about the “Central Acadian Traditions” showcase at Acadian Village) Vol. 6: 1996-1998 (Acadian Genealogy, Acadian Names/Family history and information about the Acadian Village Family Reunion Project)

Tourism Guides and Conference Materials: Vol. 7: 1989-1991 (Handbook for A State of A-Fair (Louisiana Travel and Tourism Summit program) compiled by A.J. LeBlanc) Vol. 8: 1995 (Louisiana Tourism: A Grassroots Guide to Success; also contains information about Louisiana Scenic Byways Project). Vol. 9: 1997 (Contains: Louisiana Travel Promotion Association Meeting minutes and agenda)

Tourism Program: “Acadian Odyssey Knit” trip information and promotional materials: Vol. 10: 1984-2010 (Monde des Cadiens booklets, Acadian Odyssey Knit CD, Louisiana Purchase CD, newsclippings, Lafayette commemorative committee correspondence, civic meeting schedules, town info for various towns (Scott, Duson, Broussard), and surname newsletters by email) Vol. 11: 1996-2012 (Acadian Odyssey Knit artwork and copyright information, trademark documents, programming details, correspondence) Vol. 12: 1997-1999 (“Acadian Odyssey Knit” 1997 trip to Nova Scotia, Canada scrapbook: Photos, itineraries, flyers, postcards, brochures information about Acadian history) Vol. 13: 2009-2010 (Contains: research on Dudley LeBlanc, genealogy, correspondence, and the Acadian Odyssey Knit tourism program)

Tourism Marketing and Promotional Materials: Vol. 14: 1985-2010 (Miscellaneous tourism advertisements, newsclippings, trademark documents, city tour of Lafayette, lists of board members, police jury photographs, media guide, floppy disk, promotional materials) Vol. 15: 1993-2010 (Newsclippings and correspondence about the history of the Marquis de Lafayette, also includes email lists) Vol. 16: 1996-2001 (Pamphlets, maps, guides, correspondence, and marketing guidelines related to the Old Spanish Trail Project and Scenic Byways program) Vol. 17: 2000-2003 (Notes for the 2003 Louisiana Purchase celebration, history of Louisiana Purchase, newsclippings, emails with research, floppy disk, set lists from Bal de Maison, old permission forms, band/musician contact and biographical information, Louisiana Bicentennial celebration advertising samples) Vol. 18: 2001-2012 (Monde des Cadiens trademark/logo information, CDs, newsclippings, Irish, German, and Cajun history, genealogy, Carencro Centennial, St. Landry Parish Evangeline Project, and “Convention Memories” website project) Vol. 19: 2004-2012 (Correspondence, newsclippings, website information, and trademark paperwork for Louisiana Cadien Zodiac ; also includes miscellaneous Lafayette restaurant information) Vol. 20: 2007-2010 (Tourism information, Louisiana culture research, photos, Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial Celebration, and Monde des Cadiens)

Central Acadiana Tourism: Vol. 21: 1979-2009 (Central Acadiana Tourism marketing materials, trademark, Louisiana tourism website print-outs, Monde Cadien website, floppy disks) Vol. 22: 1986-2002 (Correspondence, news clippings, and tourism information related to Central Acadiana Tourism) Vol. 23: 1994-2010 (Pamphlets, tour guides, news clippings, correspondence, website information, and trademarks primarily related to Central Acadiana Tourism)

Miscellaneous: Vol. 24: 1986-2010 (Louisiana Musique des Cadiens, trademark and copyright information, CDs, programming materials, biographical data, newsclippings, genealogy, history, photos) Vol. 25: 2000-2009 (Email lists; includes various Cajun culture news clippings, and personal correspondence) Vol. 26: 2000-2003 (Email addresses/email lists (to use to mail out event information) and some genealogy related correspondence) Vol. 27: 2007-2010 (Documents related to the Cajun Music Hall of Fame, information about local Cajun musicians, Tee Paul Duhon, Musique des Cadiens, also contains several CDs (Monde des Cadiens, Joe Falcon, Acadian Odyssey Knit)

Oversize: 3 Laminates (Tourism related) A.J. LeBlanc

Revised 2020-02-04 SJ