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1. From Business to Bonnie:Information Agencies in Louisiana

   Tracy Ann Ward LIBM 6320 Dr. Rickman
2. Louisiana State Archives Denham Springs, LA Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Baton Rouge, LA
3. Livingston Chamber of Commerce (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.livingstonparishchamber.org/ Wehrs, A. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Mission – “Support and facilitate the growth and expansion of Livingston Parish by providing an environment that encourages both residential and business communities working together to build a healthy economy” Services Distributing of phone books, maps, & community information, such as dining, real estate, health care, education, & recreation Providing of business counseling, including sales and marketing, financial planning, social media Networking with outside organizations & within the community to attract tourism, business, and development
4. Livingston Chamber of Commerce (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.livingstonparishchamber.org/ Wehrs, A. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Special Services Scholarships are given to area students. Last year, over $24,00 was awarded. Honors are awarded to teachers, principals and staff workers Membership and investment provides benefits Populations Served New members of the community Business people of the parish All citizens in Livingston Parish Students and educators Chamber members & investors
5. Livingston Chamber of Commerce (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.livingstonparishchamber.org/ Wehrs, A. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Organizational Structure Professional Training While there is no specific training needed to run the Chamber of Commerce, a background in sales, marketing, and/or accounting is most beneficial. For instance, Ms. April Wehrs is responsible for the recruitment of new membership, all office managerial duties, and budgetary expenditures.
6. Livingston Chamber of Commerce (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.livingstonparishchamber.org/ Wehrs, A. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Surprise!! Diversity Serves population of diverse backgrounds Albany – Hungarian roots French Settlement – French & Creole culture Limited in universal access and accommodations for physical disabilities. Free to all patrons The organization is the 3rd party reviewer for conservation efforts in Maurepas, a town in Livingston Parish. As acknowledged by the National Audubon Society, this initiative will protect 675 acres of wetland, which is home to millions of migratory birds.
7. State of Louisiana. (2011). Louisiana State Archives. Retrieved from http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/53/Default.aspx Stafford, B. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Louisiana State Archives Mission - The Louisiana State Archives, a division of the Louisiana Secretary of State's office, is mandated to identify, to collect, to preserve, to maintain, and to make available those records and artifacts that enhance our endeavors to understand the dynamics and nuances of our state's remarkable history Services Geneological research section Holdings of all voting & governmental documents Holdings of all acts of legislation Conservation laboratory to preserve records Public vital records, such as birth and death certificates
8. State of Louisiana. (2011). Louisiana State Archives. Retrieved from http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/53/Default.aspx Stafford, B. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Louisiana State Archives Special Services Rotating exhibits WWI Poster Collection Baton Rouge Art League Louisiana Art Lectures Oral history recordings Populations Served Louisiana residents, tourists from all 50 states have visited Law students Geneological researchers
9. State of Louisiana. (2011). Louisiana State Archives. Retrieved from http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/53/Default.aspx Stafford, B. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Louisiana State Archives Organizational Structure Professional Training – History or library science or library media degrees are desired to work in the archives and research library.
10. State of Louisiana. (2011). Louisiana State Archives. Retrieved from http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/53/Default.aspx Stafford, B. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Louisiana State Archives Administrator, Bill Stafford, who was interviewed, looks through records Conservator, Doug Harrison works with an old map of a parish in Louisiana Diversity Wheelchair accessible and universal design. Free to all patrons. Records for all citizens in Louisiana Extensive oral history collection reflects persons of various ethnicities, careers, and beliefs. Black History Collection.
11. State of Louisiana. (2011). Louisiana State Archives. Retrieved from http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/53/Default.aspx Stafford, B. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. Louisiana State Archives Surprise!! The archives hold a 1620 Spanish criminal document. Recently, a criminal case from 1900 was received. Inside, was the record of a thumb being cut from a person. Also inside was the mummified thumb! The 1790 Treaty of New York is in the holdings. Kirk Douglas’ marriage certificate is here. The original photos of Bonnie and Clyde immediately following their shooting are held here.
12. References Action News 17. (2011). Another 675 acres added to Maurepas preserve. Retrieved fromhttp://www.actionnews.us/News/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8608/Another-675-acres-added-to-Maurepas-preserve.aspx Livingston Chamber of Commerce (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.livingstonparishchamber.org/ Louisiana State Archives Stafford, B. (2011, September 6). Personal interview. State of Louisiana. (2011). Louisiana State Archives. Retrieved from http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/53/Default.aspx Wehrs, A. (2011, September 6). Personal interview.