In celebration of Louisiana State University's sesquicentennial, Treasures of LSU trumpets the numerous and diverse riches found throughout the Baton Rouge campus and beyond. The 101 distinguished artworks, architectural gems, research collections, and scientific and cultural artifacts highlighted here represent only a small fraction of the material resources that surround and engage LSU faculty, staff, and students on a daily basis. Full-page color photographs set off the treasures to stunning effect. Interpretive essays by LSU faculty, staff, and students explain the origins, history, and sometimes myths surrounding each item. Published by LSU Press during its seventy-fifth year of operation, Treasures of LSU is itself a treasure that inspires pleasure and amazement in discovering the wealth and diversity of LSU's resources and affirms the university's numerous cultural contributions to the world community.

Laura F. Lindsay is professor emerita in the Manship School of Mass Communication at LSU. During her career of more than thirty years at LSU, she served as a faculty member, program director, associate dean, dean, vice-provost, and provost. Now a consultant in the field of higher education, Lindsay lives in Baton Rouge.

ISBN: 9780807136782

Paperback

10 x 10

Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents, Maps

LSU Press, 2010