321 THE STRAND RECORDS, 1923-1987.

6 linear ft.

The Strand Theatre was built in 1925 by Julian and Abe Saenger and Harry and Simon Ehrlich. The architect was Emile Weil of New Orleans. The Strand was built as a combination movie and legitimate theatre house. It opened July 3, 1925. It operated under the management of Saenger-Ehrlich Enterprises until 1929 when it was acquired by Paramount Pictures, who operated it as a movie house until the early 1970’s. In 1977, it was purchased by the Strand Theatre Corporation and restored. These records include architectural drawings, programs and publicity, clippings and photographs relating to the history of The Strand, 1925-1970’s. The bulk of the material relates to the restoration of the theatre. These materials include correspondence, minutes, financial records, and legal documents of The Strand Theatre Corp. Also included are photographs of the restoration process.

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322 SHREVEPORT SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION RECORDS, 1983-1986.

3 linear ft.

The Sesquicentennial Commission was formed in 1984 with the specific objective of promoting, supporting, and developing programs to benefit the citizens of Shreveport in connection with the Sesquicentennial Celebration of Shreveport’s 150th birthday. These records include the Articles of Incorporation and by-laws, minutes, correspondence and contracts of the commission. Also included are correspondence, budgets, minutes, lists, programs and photographs regarding the various commission committees and projects.

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323 BOB HILL SHREVEPORT MUSIC COLLECTION.

6 linear ft.

Collection Inventory

Music recorded by Shreveport musicians or recorded in Shreveport. Majority of recordings are country and western or spiritual music. Includes 78, 45, 33 1/3 rpm records and cassettes and a scrapbook on "Musical History of Shreveport."

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324 U.S. MARINE HOSPITAL. SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA RECORDS, 1872-1923.

Film 68: 1 reel.

These records include Register of Patients, 1877-1904, correspondence with the Marine Hospital, 1872-1891, and correspondence relating to personnel, 1889-1906.

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325 LOUISIANA REPUBLICAN PARTY RECORDS, 1963-1976.

.5 linear ft.

Pamphlets, fliers, brochures, articles and biographical sketches relating to prominent Louisiana Republicans.

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326 SHREVEPORT METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION RESEARCH RECORDS, 1980-1986.

1 linear ft.

Includes 4 loose-leaf notebooks, 8 maps, 2 drawings and several negatives on the historic districts of Fairfield, Highland and St. Paul’s Bottoms.

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327 DAN LOGAN PAPERS, 1938-1991.

2 linear ft.

Dan P. Logan was a long-time, successful cotton farmer in Caddo Parish. With over 50 years experience in cotton farming, Logan began to make notes and write articles and books on cotton farming. These papers include notes, drafts, correspondence, photographs and slides regarding cotton farming in Caddo Parish.

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328 DeSOTO PARISH POLICE JURY MINUTES, 1853-1981.

Film 69: 7 reels microfilm.

The administrative and legislative body for DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. Minute Books, 1853-1981.

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329 SHREVEPORT SOCIETY FOR NATURE STUDY, 1963-1987.

1 linear ft.

Brochures and programs regarding the Shreveport Society for Nature Study’s annual film series.

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330 THE SHREVEPORT PRESS CLUB RECORDS, 1964-1969.

1 linear ft.

Organized in 1964 ". . . to provide for good fellowship among newsmen and to promote and sponsor the annual gridiron show." These records include minutes, by-laws, programs, clippings and photographs relating to the Shreveport Press Club and the annual "Gridiron Show."

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