The University Archives and Manuscript Collection at the University of Lousiana at Lafayette. University Collections, Manuscripts, and Rare Books.
Lafayette, LA
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🎞️ Did You Know?
A single reel of microfilm can preserve thousands of pages of historical records while taking up very little space.
Explore newspapers, government records, university archives, and Louisiana history through Dupré Library's microfilm and microfiche collections.
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Which of these formats do you remember using?
Explore six milestones in the evolution of audiovisual media and discover how each helped preserve our history.
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Discover your roots in our Genealogy Collection at the Jefferson Caffery Reading Room.
Strong in Cajun ancestry, if you have a Cajun surname, you’ll likely find family connections here. Start with Rev. Donald Hebert’s books and explore church, DAR, and Confederate records.
New in the Jefferson Caffery Reading Room, a Nursing Department wheelchair from the SLI era (1920s–1950s).
A glimpse into past medical care, and how far it’s come.
New in the Jefferson Caffery Reading Room, a Nursing Department wheelchair from the SLI era (1920s–1950s).
A glimpse into past medical care, and how far it’s come.
Inside The Vermilion, we found The Squirmilion, a 1930s satirical student paper at UL Lafayette.
A reminder that even 90 years ago, students used humor to navigate campus life.
Some things never change.
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Before smartphones, football games were recorded on VHS so teams could review their plays. Our archives preserve historic UL Lafayette game tapes, and you can watch them in our reading room!
In honor of our current Lap Desk exhibit, here are some fun facts that examine the practical uses, design features, and technological significance of lap desks in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Discover 18th–19th century lap desks donated by UL Lafayette alumnus George Newton. These portable writing boxes, made from fine woods with concealed compartments, are exhibited in Special Collections and are freely available for viewing through July 2026.
