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

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

Marie Louise Burguières poses for her portrait.

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

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

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