Willie Williams: African American Scientist Grew Up Near Amite, Louisiana

Willie Williams, Jr. 

Willie was born March 24, 1947 in Independence, Louisiana to Willie and Leaner Williams. He was  a Professor of Physics,  at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Science degree, at Southern University, Baton Rouge, and his Master of Science degree, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree, Iowa State University. Willie grew up on a farm near Amite, Louisiana. He attended Wood Chapel School, when he went to a higher grade he attended a new school and in the ninth grade he enrolled at Helena High School in Greensburg.

Source: Distinguished African American Scientist of the 20th Century

A Riot Near Tickfaw Involving African Americans

Causey, R. J. Correspondence, 1863 September 25-November 19. 4 items. Location: Misc.:C. Letters from Causey's wife comment on a riot near Tickfaw involving African Americans, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana; Confederate farm taxes; and transportation difficulties of sending cotton to Baton Rouge. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2133. sourcea: LSU Libraries Special Collection Findig Aid

Alexander Bookter Succession Papers, 1805

Bookter, Alexander. Succession Papers, 1805 May 10. 1 item (9 leaves). Location: Misc:B. Slaveholder of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. Slaves and other property were seized and sold at public sale after the death of Alexander Bookter by the Sheriff of St. Helena Parish for the payment of Bookter's debts. Affidavits of Ann Liles, William Liles, and John Mink regarding ownership of slaves and other property in the estate of Alexander Bookter. Signed by Spanish commandant of Louisiana, Carlos de Grand-Pre. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4514. Source: LSU Libraries and Special Collection