Center for Louisiana Studies Archival Catalog
This searchable database provides information on images, documents, and audio and video recordings, made between 1934 and the present.
Belton Richard and the Musical Aces, 1967, Jessie Credeur, Johnny Credeur, Ray Lavergne, "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Belton Richard, Allen Ardoin, Andy Johnson
Belton Richard and the Musical Aces, 1967, Jessie Credeur, Johnny Credeur, Ray Lavergne, "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Belton Richard, Allen Ardoin, Andy Johnson
C. Swallow Records
The Musical Aces, 1972, Jon Martin, Allen Ardoin, Walden "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Gino Thibodeaux, Vernon Bergeron
The Musical Aces, 1972, Jon Martin, Allen Ardoin, Walden "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Gino Thibodeaux, Vernon Bergeron
C. M/M Waldon Hoffpauir
Belton Richard and the Musical Aces, 1964, Larry Louviere, John Plauche, Tony Thibodeaux, Walden "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Belton Richard, Ray Lavergne, Bobby McBride, Andy Johnson, Al Foreman
Belton Richard and the Musical Aces, 1964, Larry Louviere, John Plauche, Tony Thibodeaux, Walden "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Belton Richard, Ray Lavergne, Bobby McBride, Andy Johnson, Al Foreman
C. Mr. & Mrs. Walden Hoffpauir
Pee Wee Whitewing and the Other Brothers, 1969, Pee Wee Whitewing, George Belote, Ronnie Rue, Alton Thibodeaux, Merton Thibodeaux
Pee Wee Whitewing and the Other Brothers, 1969, Pee Wee Whitewing, George Belote, Ronnie Rue, Alton Thibodeaux, Merton Thibodeaux
C- Pee Wee Whitewing
O.B. Lacoste, Henry Daniels, Carol Rachou, Robert Olivier, Nolan Babineaux, Jimmy Stafford, 1952, Carol Racou and Orchestra
L-R: O.B. Lacoste, Henry Daniels, Carol Rachou, Robert Olivier, Nolan Babineaux, Jimmy Stafford, 1952, Carol Racou and Orchestra
C. La Louisiane Records
Humorous side of Carol Rachou
Humorous side of Carol Rachou
C. La Louisiane Records
Carol Rachou, 1986, La Louisiane Recording Studio
Carol Rachou, 1986, La Louisiane Recording Studio
Photo: Johnnie Allan
Al Rapone & the Zydeco Express at Weiwar / East Germany, summer 1985
Al Rapone & the Zydeco Express at Weiwar / East Germany, summer 1985
Volker Albold, 6906 Kahla, Eichicht 39 (114/29)
Gerald Touchet, Phillip Alleman, Harry Bart, Aldus Roger, Dane Abshire, Louis Foreman, Jody Smith, Aldus Roger & the Lafayette Playboys, ca. 1973
Gerald Touchet (bass), Phillip Alleman (steel), Harry Bart (drums), Aldus Roger (accordion), Dane Abshire (guitar), Louis Foreman (fiddle), Jody Smith (fiddle), Aldus Roger & the Lafayette Playboys, ca. 1973(Place in Aldus Roger section, picture included for Jody Smith)
C. Aldus Roger
Pat and Becky Richard, ca. 1990, Kajun "Old Straw Hat"
Pat and Becky Richard, ca. 1990, Kajun "Old Straw Hat"
May 23, 1959 Church Point, LA
C. Pete Bergeron
Mamou Playboys, 1994, New York City, Kevin Dugas, Peter Schwarz, Steve Riley, David Greely, Kevin Barzas, "Tit Galop pour Mamou" Rounder
Mamou Playboys, 1994, New York City, L-R: Kevin Dugas, Peter Schwarz, Steve Riley (6-14-69), David Greely, Kevin Barzas, "Tit Galop pour Mamou" Rounder
C. Steve Riley
Gerald Guidry, Gene Rodrigue, Harry Simoneaux, 1950
L-R: Gerald Guidry, Gene Rodrigue, Harry Simoneaux, 1950
C. Harry Simoneaux
Jimmy Stafford, Bernie Driskill, Robert Olivier, Carol Rachou, John Baker, Carol Rachou and Orchestra, 1953
L-R: Jimmy Stafford, Bernie Driskill, Robert Olivier, Carol Rachou, John Baker, Carol Rachou and Orchestra, 1953
C. La Louisiane Records
Carol Rachou, Loretta Primeaux, Robert Olivier, Morgan Harris, Leroy Castille, Clarence Hebert, 1949, The Swingsters
L-R: Carol Rachou, Loretta Primeaux, Robert Olivier, Morgan Harris, Leroy Castille, Clarence Hebert, 1949, The Swingsters
C. La Louisiane Records
Charlie Chase, "Little Joe" Rogers, Lorianne Crook, Crook & Chase Show, Nashville, Tennessee, 1990
L-R: Charlie Chase, "Little Joe" Rogers, Lorianne Crook, Crook & Chase Show, Nashville, Tennessee, 1990
C. Joe Rogers
Richard Bros., ca. 1962, "Gonna Work" Richland, Cafrey Richard, Gerald Richard, Lester Richard, Nelson Blanchard, Carol Richard, Golen Richard
Richard Bros., ca. 1962, "Gonna Work" Richland, L-R: Cafrey Richard, Gerald Richard, Lester Richard, Nelson Blanchard, Carol Richard, Golen Richard
C. Betty Richard
Aldus Roger & The Lafayette Playboys, Phillip Alleman, Harry Lee Bart, Jessie Stutes, Dave Abshire, Aldus Roger, Harry Hebert
Aldus Roger & The Lafayette Playboys, Phillip Alleman, Harry Lee Barthe, Jessie Stutes, Dave Abshire, Aldus Roger, Harry Hebert (sponsor)
C. Aldus Roger
Aldus Roger, Fernest "Man" Abshire
Aldus Roger, Fernest "Man" Abshire
C. Aldus Roger
Phillip Alleman, Gerald Touchet, Vernon Bergeron, Aldus Roger, Louis Foreman, Clarence Alleman, Tony Thibodeaux, Aldus Roger & the Lafayette Playboys
Phillip Alleman (steel), Gerald Touchet (bass), Vernon Bergeron (drums), Aldus Roger (accordion), Louis Foreman (fiddle), Clarence Alleman (guitar), Tony Thibodeaux (fiddle), Aldus Roger & the Lafayette Playboys
C. Aldus Roger
Aldus Roger & the Lafayette Playboys, Aldus "Popeye" Broussard, Aldus Roger, Bill Corcoran, "Te Paul" Bacque, Clarence Alleman, Claude Sonnier
Aldus Roger & the Lafayette Playboys, Aldus "Popeye" Broussard, Aldus Roger, Bill Corcoran, "Te Paul" Bacque, Clarence Alleman, Claude Sonnier
C- Aldus Roger
Al Foreman, Bobby McBride, Tony Thibodeaux, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Belton Richard, Andy Johnson
Al Foreman, Bobby McBride, Tony Thibodeaux, Sleepy Hoffpauir, Belton Richard, Andy Johnson
C. Belton Richard
Belton Richard and the Musical Aces 1975, Jr. Martin, Vernon Bergeron, Belton Richard, Johnny Credeur, Frank Pryor, "Sleepy" Hoffpauir
Belton Richard and the Musical Aces 1975, L-R: Jr. Martin, Vernon Bergeron, Belton Richard, Johnny Credeur, Frank Pryor, "Sleepy" Hoffpauir on fiddle on left
C. M/M Walden Hoffpauir
Belton Richard & the Musical Aces, 1961, Fernest "Man" Abshire, Belton Richard, "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Rodney Miller, Johnny Credeur
Belton Richard & the Musical Aces, 1961, Fernest "Man" Abshire, Belton Richard, "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Rodney Miller, Johnny Credeur
C- M/M Waldon Hoffpauir
Praverse Suire, Butch Landry, Huey Darby, Sonny Mayard, Charles Sphram, Walter Bertrand, Randy David, Alfred, Randy & the Rockets, 1967
Praverse Suire, Butch Landry, Huey Darby, Sonny Mayard, Charles Sphram, Walter Bertrand, Randy David, Alfred, Randy & the Rockets, 1967
C. Randy David
Zachary Richard & Zach Attack
Zachary Richard & Zach Attack
Photo Courtesy of: Times of Acadiana
Richard & the Louisiana Aces, Eddie Richard, Jay Dartez, Shuls Richard, Marie Falcon, Jack Brock
Richard & the Louisiana Aces, Eddie Richard, Jay Dartez, Shuls Richard, Marie Falcon, Jack Brock (emcee)
C. Marie Falcon
Belton Richard & the Musical Aces, 1978, U.J. Meaux, "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, "Shine" Monique, Jessie Credeur, Frank Pryor, Belton Richard, Johnny Credeur
Belton Richard & the Musical Aces, 1978, U.J. Meaux, "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, "Shine" Monique, Jessie Credeur, Frank Pryor, Belton Richard, Johnny Credeur
C- M/M Waldon Hoffpauir
Belton Richard and the Musical Aces, 1961, Belton Richard, Walden "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Rodney Miller, Andy Johnson
Belton Richard and the Musical Aces, 1961, L-R: Belton Richard, Walden "Sleepy" Hoffpauir, Rodney Miller, Andy Johnson
C. M/M Walden Hoffpauir
"Rufus", Leroi Evans, Bruce McDonald, Benny Graeff, Gary Graeff, Steve Salter, Victor Palmer, Gare Hernandez
"Rufus", Standing L-R: Leroi Evans, Bruce McDonald, Benny Graeff, Gary Graeff, Steve Salter,Sitting: Victor Palmer, Gare Hernandez
C. Benny Graeff
T.K. Hulin, Eddy Raven
T.K. Hulin, Eddy Raven
C. Margie Boulet