St. Martin Parish, Part 3 (1984)
En Français
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: French
Place Covered: Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, Cecilia, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1984-10-21
Duration: 00:27:39
Subjects: French language | Saint Martin Parish (La.) | Sawmills
Contributors:
- Fontenot, James Host
- LaFleur, Amanda Host
- Theriot, Vance Speaker
- Voorhies, Joe Interviewee
- Patin, Allen Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “En Francais” from October 21, 1984, features the third part of Amanda LaFleur’s profile of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. Breaux Bridge Mayor Vance Theriot first welcomes viewers to his city. LaFleur then interviews Jean S. “Joe” Voorhies, a 101-year-old from Breaux Bridge, who discusses his early memories of the parish. She also interviews Allen Patin at his old-fashioned sawmill in Cecilia, Louisiana. This episode was preserved through a 2018 CLIR Recordings at Risk Grant.