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

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

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

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.

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