A center that promotes and preserves the stateСAPPs culture is raising money to move into a new home СAPP one thatСAPPs actually quite old.
The Roy House, at the corner of Johnston Street and СAPP Avenue, was the family home of J. Arthur Roy when it was built in 1901. He was a member of the СAPPСAPPs board of trustees. It now belongs to UL Lafayette and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The CenterСAPPs goal is to raise $500,000 for repairs and renovation. The building needs structural improvements, updated insulation and plumbing, and new heating and air conditioning.
СAPPRelocating to the Roy House will provide greater visibility for the Center and improved access for the public,СAPP said Dr. Michael Martin, a history professor and the CenterСAPPs director.
The Center has three divisions: UL Press; Research and Archives; and Programming and Special Projects. СAPPTogether, these divisions help preserve and promote LouisianaСAPPs history and cultures,СAPP Martin said. The Center is on the third floor of Edith Garland Dupré Library.
The new location will include a storefront for UL Press; public access to digitized archival materials, such as folk music recordings and interviews; and indoor and outdoor spaces for programming.
СAPPAt the new location, we see the possibility of hosting small seminars or classes, such as graduate classes. And because music is a central part of our collections, we could have the flexibility of incorporating live music performances, as well,СAPP Martin said.
To contribute to the Roy House Fund, contact the СAPP Foundation at (337) 482-0700 or visit ullafayettefoundation.org.