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AFL-CIO Building Dedication

Brooks Read Collection

Details

Collection:LSA

Genre: News

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Department of State

Date Issued: 1971

Duration: 00:09:04

Subjects: Bussie, Victor V., 1919-2011 | American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) | Davis, James H. "Jimmie," 1899-2000 | McKeithen, John J. (John Julian), 1918-1999

Contributors:

  • Bussie, Victor Speaker
  • Davis, Jimmie Performer
  • McKeithen, John Speaker
  • Read, Brooks Photographer

Description

Compilation of silent clips on the dedication of the new Louisiana AFL-CIO building. The various clips include: preparing the sound system; Jimmie Davis and Victor Bussie mingling with guests; Governor John McKeithen's helicopter arriving; Jimmie Davis singing; various speeches of unidentified people; dedication plaque unveiling; and Governor John McKeithen speaking.