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.

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

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).