FRAZAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY EXHIBITS

Money Smart Week at Frazar Memorial Library

2011-04-14T14:50:00.001-07:00

Fall 2010 "Engravings 2007" Exhibit

2011-02-21T10:01:00.000-08:00

Studio 347

2010-05-01T11:38:00.000-07:00

Louisiana Heritage

Works by the Studio 347 Artists

Opening Reception: February 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Exhibit runs February 13 through February 28, 2011

First floor addition

April Display Earth Day and Environment Issues 2010

2010-04-27T14:24:00.001-07:00

April Display Earth Day and Environment Issues 2010

2010-04-27T14:20:00.001-07:00

Women's History Month March 2010

2010-04-27T11:54:00.001-07:00

Nancy Melton and Friends Watercolor Exhibit Opening Night March 26th, 2010

2010-04-27T08:04:00.000-07:00

Nancy Melton and Friends Watercolor Exhibit Opening Night March 26th, 2010

2010-04-27T07:52:00.001-07:00

Nancy Melton and Friends Watercolor Exhibit Opening Night March 26th, 2010

2010-04-27T07:49:00.001-07:00

Nancy Melton and Friends Watercolor Exhibit Opening Night March 26th, 2010

2010-04-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

Nancy Melton and Friends Watercolor Exhibit Opening Night March 26th, 2010

2010-04-27T07:44:00.000-07:00

Nancy Melton and Friends Watercolor Exhibit Opening Night March 26th, 2010

2010-04-27T07:40:00.000-07:00

Nancy Melton and Friends

2010-01-12T11:36:00.000-08:00

First floor addition

Watercolor Exhibit

March 11 to April 26, 2010

Faces and Places of India

2009-08-30T15:42:00.001-07:00

Dr. Carrie Chrisco will discuss Faces and Places of India on Friday, September 18, 2009, 1:00 pm, on the first floor of Frazar Memorial Library.

Carrie is the Head of the Department of Mass Communication at McNeese State University. She is also been a sailboat captain, delivering boats to such far away places as Tonga, in the South Pacific and many trips to Central America and the Virgin Islands. She wrote and photographed her sailing experiences for Cruising World Magazine during the six years she sailed her own boat in the Caribbean.

Carrie has produced documentaries from a cultural angle, the last, “Garifuna; The Living Dance.” This show and a previous show “On the Amazon” is an example of documentary photography. Carrie has visited 40 countries and is creating a social media site where she can take people along on her trips. Her web site is www.carriechrisco.com and her blog is www.carrieyouthere.blogspot.com.

Faces and Places of India is a show with images from Northern India that were taken during a five week trip to the region in the summer of 2008. The exhibit will run through December 11, 2009.

All Over But To Cry

2009-05-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

LAKE CHARLES —The “All Over But to Cry” documentary, which premieres in historic F.G. Bulber Auditorium on the McNeese State University campus at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, brings to life true stories of several survivors of the night Hurricane Audrey rushed ashore in 1957, tremendously impacting families and friends with the tragic loss of life in Cameron Parish.

Award-winning filmmakers Jennifer John Block and Jake Springfield spent two years producing the film, which started as an oral history project for the Lake Charles-based National Hurricane Museum and Science Center. “All Over But to Cry” weaves firsthand accounts together with archival photos and film footage not seen in 50 years, as well as 3D special effects and recreation of scenes with actors, many of them children.

“It’s not a traditional historical documentary in the sense that there is no narrator or historical data provided,” said Director Block. “It’s essentially a collection of memories and the story of the storm begins to emerge through those descriptions.”

Many of these stories are told through interviews with survivors, notably brothers, Keith and Jimmy Trahan, Laura Dupuis, Walter Rutherford, Benny Welch, Jerry Furs and sisters, Lorina and Mary Bartie.

New feature documentary, “All Over But to Cry,” tells the story of Hurricane Audrey, a legendary storm that killed at least 500 people in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, nearly 52 years ago, making it the second deadliest hurricane in Louisiana history. Audrey is rare among hurricanes because along with predictable storm surges, the fast-moving storm generated a single, giant tidal wave described by several survivors as more than 20 feet tall.

“We’re mixing these different elements—the archival footage, recreations, still photos and special effects—to create an impression,” said Director of Photography Springfield. “The scenes are not always a literal depiction of what’s being described.”

"After our initial interviews with survivors in 2007, I couldn't get the stories out of my head. I could not believe any human being could survive what these people went through. We set out to make a film that is very personal...They have lived full lives but, you can tell as they talk, they see every detail of this storm in their minds like it was yesterday," said Block.

“All Over But to Cry” was produced by Fresh Media, a New Orleans-based production company (www.getfreshmedia.com), in association with the National Hurricane Museum and Science Center (www.nhmsc.com), a derivative of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road (www.creolenaturetrail.org).

Block also produced “Reconstructing Creole” (2007), which won Best Documentary Feature at the Hollywood DV Film Festival and Humanities Documentary of the Year from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in 2008. Block is president of Fresh Media. She has taught classes at Loyola University in New Orleans and was a news reporter for WWL-TV in New Orleans.

Springfield produced and directed “Why Me, Lord?” (2005), which appeared on the PBS series “Southern Lens.” Springfield was also principal photographer and editor of “Reconstructing Creole.” Springfield’s commercial work has garnered ADDYs, Aegis and Telly awards.

McNeese’s Frazar Memorial Library is creating an exhibit to accompany the film, which will be on display in F.G. Bulber Auditorium the night of the premiere and then move to the library through Sept. 1.

The premiere will be presented by the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau and the McNeese Banners Cultural Series. For more information, contact Katie Harrington, public relations manager at the bureau, by calling (337) 436-9588, or log onto www.visitlakecharles.org.
TICKETS

Be sure to pick up your free tickets for the Hurricane Audrey documentary, “All Over But to Cry,” while they are still available.

Tickets for the premiere are at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1205 N. Lakeshore Dr., McNeese Connection, 4314 Ryan St., and the Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur, 923 Ruth St.

“People are stopping by the bureau, asking for groupings of tickets. We have also mailed them for out-of-town guests who have seen publicity for the premiere. We hope that everyone in the community who is interested in the film will take advantage of this opportunity to experience part of our heritage and heroic people who have survived so much,” said Angie Manning-Istre, communications manager at the bureau.

You can watch a preview of the documentary here

Permanent Exhibits and Works of Art

2009-05-18T14:41:00.000-07:00

“Battle of Calcasieu Pass.” Print by Joe Umble. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

Busts of famous literary figures. These small statues depict Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and Ernest Hemingway, among others. First Floor, Addition, South wall.

“Calcasieu River Lighthouse.” Two paintings, one by Louise Graef and the other by Suzy Lee Trahan. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

Camp Beauregard, Alexandria, La., 154th Infantry, 1918. Panoramic photograph by an unknown artist. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

“Data Pour.” Metal sculpture by David Lobdell. Third Floor.

“Family.” Gerry Wubben created this large, unframed acrylic painting. First Floor, Front lobby.

Federal Duck stamps. The Library holds a limited-edition print of every Federal Duck Stamp created since the enactment of the Duck Stamp Act in 1934. Stamps from 1934-1976 are located in the second-floor TASC lab. Stamps from 1977 to the present are located in the first-floor north hallway.

Lether Frazar. Painting by Millard Hebert. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

Robert Kleinschmidt paintings. The Kleinschmidt watercolors depict various business and scenes around Lake Charles, including Joseph’s Pizza, Borden’s Ice Cream, the New Moon Drive-In, and the Majestic Hotel. First Floor, Addition and Room C.

McNeese campus aerial photographs. Three photographs depict the campus at various points in the history of the university. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

Bust of John McNeese. Sculpture by Jim Hill. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

John McNeese. Portrait by an unknown artist. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

“Old Ironsides.” Photograph by an unknown artist. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

Port of Lake Charles. Aerial photograph by A. J. Rybiski, Jr. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

ROTC on the McNeese campus. Photograph by an unknown artist. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

“Sabine Pass Lighthouse.” Painting by Frederic Kohli. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

Sabine Pass Lighthouse. Photograph by an unknown artist. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

“Tulips.” H. Peter Hsu created this painting on rice paper using opaque watercolors. Ca. 1987. First Floor, Community Computer Room.

“West Fork of the Calcasieu River.” Oil painting by Will Ousley. First Floor, Archives and Special Collections Department.

2008 Notable Government Documents

2009-05-18T13:59:00.000-07:00

Library Journal recently published an article Looking Back, Moving On: 2008 Best Notable Government Documents, many of which are in the McNeese Library's Government Documents Department. Come see them on display!

Learn more about the Government Printing Office (GPO) and the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).

May 18th - June, 2009

First Floor, Exhibit Cases

For more information, check out the McNeese Library Government Information homepage.

Swine Flu, Epidemics, & Pandemics!

2009-05-04T07:23:00.000-07:00

Swine Flu, Swine Flu, everyone's talkin' 'bout Swine Flu! There are many government resources and library resources about the current Swine Flu (H1N1) outbreak. Did you know there was a swine flu outbreak in the 1970s? Government Documents from this time period will also be on display, as well as resources on epidemics and pandemics.

May 3rd - May 18, 2009

First Floor, Exhibit Cases

You can access a bibliography of resources pertaining to swine flu here.

Charles Darwin: Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle

2009-03-02T08:42:00.000-08:00

March 10th - May 10th, 2009

First Floor, Exhibit Cases

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth (February 12th, 1809) and the 150th anniversary of the publication of Origin of Species (November 24th, 1859) In celebration, this exhibit maps the voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle.

Charles Darwin's concept of evolution through natural selection is one of the most illuminating scientific ideas of all time for understanding our biosphere and humanity's place in nature. As an iconic figure, Darwin is matched only by Newton and Einstein - indeed, he has perhaps had a more pervasive influence on human culture than any other scientist.

- Lord Rees of Ludlow, The Charles Darwin Trust's Science Advisory Panel

The two governing ideas of modern biology are first, the molecular basis of all life processes and second, the origin and evolution of all life processes by Darwinian natural selection.

- Professor E O Wilson, The Charles Darwin Trust's Science Advisory Panel

You can access a bibliography of resources pertaining to Darwin here

Nancy Melton & Friends

2009-03-02T08:28:00.000-08:00

March 19th - May 21st, 2009

First Floor, Gallery

This exhibit showcases the artwork of artist Nancy Melton and several local artists. You can access Nancy Melton's portfolio here.

Works By Studio 347 Artists

2009-03-02T08:18:00.001-08:00

February 10th - March 10th, 2009

First Floor, Gallery

This exhibit showcases the art of the Studio 247 artists. Studio 347 is run by Imogene Dewey. Her watercolors have been shown throughout the country, and have won many awards. She was the recipient of my city's Mayor's Arts Award for Citizen of the Arts, 2006. The 2008 official White House Christmas Tree included her ornament, designed to reflect the area of Louisiana in which she live. She was also invited to attend a reception at the White House for artists who submitted designs for the ornaments.

You can read more about Imogene and Studio 237 here and see images of her artwork here

How To Write A Book Review

2009-02-27T12:08:00.000-08:00

August 25th - November 1, 2008

First Floor, Front Lobby.

This exhibit outlines the steps to writing an effective book review. Accompanying the steps are published book reviews by Frazar Library Librarians appearing in such publications as Association of College and Research Libraries Journal, Library Journal, and American Reference Book Annual.

A bibliography of showcased books can be accessed here.

A list of the book review captions can be accessed here.