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

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

Jules M. Burguières, Jr. relaxes with friends.

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

Marie Louise Burguières poses for her portrait.

The Christ Family relaxes in Pass Christian, Mississippi (Back: Dubar L. "Dunnie" Christ and his wife, Inez Burguières Christ. Front: Marion M. Christ, Ernestine I. "Kiki" Christ and Helen D. Christ).