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.

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

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

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