Jules M. Burguières, Jr. relaxes with friends.

Jules, Jr. and Ernest A. Burguières pose on the suspension bridge that connected The J.M. Burguières Co., Limited's sugar mill to the Cypremort plantation homes on the company's land.

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

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.

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