Marie Louise Burguières reads to her brother, Henry I. Burguières.

Inez E. Burguières and her mother, Ida Broussard Burguières, pose for a portrait.

Marie Louise Burguières poses for her portrait.

Joseph E., Ernest A., and Inez E. Burguières line up on the porch of their family's home in New Orleans.

Left to right: Barat Burguières Pollingue gazes at her parents, Lilla Withnell Burguières and C. Patout Burguières, who were celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary.

Cypremort House, situated on Cypremort Plantation, is nestled among stately oaks in southwest Louisiana.