Leverett, Helen Louise Bailey, 1903-1923
Person
Biography
Helen Louise Bailey Leverett was the daughter of Elmer E. and Gertrude Bailey. Her siblings were Ralph (b. 1899) and Dorothy Bailey Lynch (1905-1979). In 1918, Louise enrolled in Centenary College of Louisiana’s high school department (also known as the preparatory department or the Centenary Academy); she graduated in 1920. Her sister Dorothy was also enrolled in Centenary’s high school department. During this time, the Bailey family lived in Shreveport, Louisiana, at 737 Merrick Street, then moved to 2126 Creswell Avenue. In 1921, Louise married Flynt Leverett, and they had a daughter, Dorothy Elaine Leverett Magaro (1922-2004).
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Helen Louise Bailey scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: SC-Mss. Coll. 105
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of unbound scrapbook containing photographs taken by Helen Louise Bailey. The
photographs primarily depict the Bailey family and friends, students enrolled at Centenary College of
Louisiana, and scenes in and around Shreveport, Louisiana. This includes images of Shreveport's
Highland neighborhood, Centenary College campus, and Louisiana State Fairgrounds. Some
photographs were taken in other Louisiana communities nearby: Forbing, Oil City, Alexandria, and
Louisiana...
Dates:
1918 - 1920