Historic Lafayette
An illustrated history of the city of Lafayette and the Lafayette Parish area, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
An illustrated history of the city of Lafayette and the Lafayette Parish area, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the region great.
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PREFACE<br />
Works of history are never created alone. I have received countless tips, hints, and suggestions, in addition to<br />
helpful assistance, from many, but I would like to especially recognize Carl Brasseaux and James Wilson of the<br />
Center for Louisiana Studies at the University of Louisiana at <strong>Lafayette</strong>; Jean Kiesel and Bruce Turner of the Special<br />
Collections Department at UL <strong>Lafayette</strong>’s Dupré Library; and Clerk of Court Louis Perret and Connie Credeur of the<br />
<strong>Lafayette</strong> Parish Clerk of Court’s Office. My grandparents, Catherine and Carrol Martin, who know more about<br />
<strong>Lafayette</strong> history than I can comprehend, provided invaluable information and encouragement. My wife, Amy, and<br />
son, Sam, reminded me why I do this.<br />
Michael Martin<br />
2007<br />
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