La. Treasures: Jimmie Davis’ Saddle (2017)
Art Rocks!
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Art
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2017-01-06
Duration: 00:02:08
Subjects: Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000 | Western saddles | HORSES | Louisiana State Archives
Contributors:
- Fox-Smith, James Host
- Kendrick, Dorothy Producer
- Harrison, Doug Interviewee
Description
This “Louisiana Treasures” segment from the January 6, 2017, episode of the series “Art Rocks” focuses on former Governor Jimmie Davis’ saddle, which is on display at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge. It includes an interview with Doug Harrison, a conservator at the State Archives, who discusses the life and career of Governor Davis.