WRITERS & HISTORIANS WANTED
Help Bring St. Landry Parish History to Life
The Honorable Charles Jagneaux, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court, invites college students,
historians, researchers, educators, writers, and other history-related professionals to explore the
remarkable historical records preserved by the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court.
Selected participants will be granted access to historical records spanning more than 200 years
of St. Landry Parish history and will research compelling people, events, court proceedings,
properties, families, and stories found within the archives. Writers will prepare engaging 500-
word historical vignettes based upon their research and will receive $150 for each accepted
vignette.
Selected works may also be promoted to members of the film, television, and publishing
industries, creating opportunities for these remarkable stories from St. Landry Parish history to
inspire future films, books, documentaries, and other creative works.
Turn the pages of history—and discover the stories waiting to be told.
For information on qualifications and how to participate, contact the St. Landry Parish Clerk of
Court’s Office.
The Honorable Charles Jagneaux
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court
St Landry Parish Clerk Of Court Office
Phone: 337-942-5606 Ext:5151
Research Stipends Offered By Clerk Of Court
