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

Jules M. Burguières, Jr. relaxes with friends.

Marie Louise Burguières poses for her portrait.

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.

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).