Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Harper family papers consist of clippings, correspondence, memorabilia, diaries, photographs, and writings. Much of the material relates to activities of Methodists in Louisiana during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Series 1: Clippings (1915-1954) include material related to the 100th anniversary celebration of Louisiana Methodism in 1947, including a letter signed by United States President Harry Truman. Also included are newspaper clippings about the Harper...