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

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

Marie Louise Burguières poses for her portrait.

Henry I., C. Patout, and Ernest A. Burguières visit in front of the Pass Christian cottage.

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

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