Statewide affection for the love song-lament largely goes to the late Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis. A singer and recording artist before he entered politics, Davis released his recording of “You Are My ...
The day was May 10, 1960, and Jimmie Davis was about to be sworn into office for his second term as Louisiana's governor. Though Davis was the quintessential politician, he also was an entertainer, ...
Gov. John Bel Edwards can jettison Louisiana’s official state song and replace it with two better-known tunes under legislation that will reach his desk Thursday. The official state song is “Give Me ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. A typed letter dated December 3, 1962 ...
A country western and gospel singer and former Louisiana Governor born in Jackson Parish will be honored in his hometown two decades following his death. Gov. Jimmie Davis will be honored with a ...