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

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

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.

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