Archival Collection
SMITH, G. WARREN, COLLECTION
(Collection donated to Archives March 30, 1993)
Scrapbook
1. Newspaper clippings from Iowa newspapers from March 10, 1939 to November 25, 1951
2. Newspaper clippings from Iowa newspapers from September 28, 1939 to February 25,
1958
Folder
1. Loose newspaper clippings from Iowa newspapers
2. Sheet music, programs, letters, and cards
3. Photographs, 48 (2″ x 3″)
(donated May 2022)
Box 2
Folder 1 – Newspaper Articles/Clippings and Correspondences
- Southeastern Louisiana University Campus Correspondence from G. Warren Smith to Dr.
Tom Terrell, dated April 10, 1989 (3 pages) - Newspaper article highlighting G. Warren Smith’s premiere performance of a musical
for children “T-Bob and the Mighty Oak” with photo of G. Warren Smith playing violin,
dated May 10, 1987 - Copy of newspaper article by G. Warren Smith II, “Colleges need fair funding”, dated
May 22, 1988 - Newspaper clipping by G. Warren Smith, “A reasonable state funding level is not ‘Pie-in-the-sky’,
dated December 1987 - Newspaper clipping “SLU’s faculty hears university’s needs” by Jay Workman discussing
G. Warren Smith’s talk to old and new faculty members about teamwork, communication,
direction, and balance, dated August 22, 1987 - Daily Star newspaper clipping “SLU’s Smith offers upbeat message” by Robert Warren, dated August
23, 1987 - Daily Star newspaper article “Smith sampled delicacies” by Robert Warren, dated July 18, 1987
- Hammond Vindicator newspaper article “Smith to head SLU; Crain to lead State University system” with
photo of G. Warren Smith congratulated by his predecessor Dr. J Larry Crain, dated
December 19, 1986 - Newspaper clipping “SLU leader wants school to reorganize” by Robert Warren about
G. Warren Smith’s plan of reorganizing, recruiting, and planning at Southeastern Louisiana
University - Daily Star newspaper clipping “SLU will close theater season with musical” with photo of G.
Warren Smith’s special appearance in “T-Bob and the Mighty Oak”, dated April 30, 1987 - Typed letter from James H. Morrison to G. Warren Smith congratulating Smith on installment
as president of the Conference of the La. Colleges and Universities, dated May 10,
1991 - Judge Burrell J. Carter giving tribute to G. Warren Smith, handwritten on a Court
of Appeal: First Circuit pamphlet, dated June 25, 1990 - The Ponchatoula Times newspaper clipping “Gifted president turns SLU into a great university,” dated June
21, 1990 - Card from Joseph B. Johnson, President of Grambling State University, congratulating
G. Warren Smith on The Ponchatoula Times newspaper article “Gifted president turns SLU into a great university” (copy of article
inside card), dated June 21, 1990 - Typed letter of pastor of Roswell Street Baptist Church, Nelson L. Price, extending
best wishes and prayers for leadership upon G. Warren Smith, dated September 10, 1990 - Typed letter from James H. Morrison to Governor Edwin Edwards expressing concern that
the removal of Dr. Smith Presidency at Southeastern would be a mistake, dated April
2, 1992 (2 pages) - Hand-written letter to G. Warren Smith from Marietta R. Schneider, giving thanks
- Hand-written letter to G. Warren Smith from Minister Charles B. Humphreys of First
United Methodist Church, dated October 14, 1992 - Typed letter from President James E. Gilbert of East Stroudsburg University, congratulating
Dr. Warren Smith on his achievement at Southeastern Louisiana University, dated September
28, 1994 - Copy of newspaper article “Southeastern has priorities in order”, dated May 22, 1933,
with hand-written congratulations note from ‘Jimmy’, dated May 25, 1993 - Typed letter from Paul L. Gaston, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
of Northern Kentucky University, to G. Warren Smith thanking him for sending a copy
of Southeastern Magazine - Typed correspondence between G. Warren Smith and Janice Tucker, editor of The Grinnell Magazine, dated January 27, 2989; November 14, 1988; November 30,1988
- Copy of newspaper article from The Advocate, “Colleges play catch-up- weak basic skills add fourth ‘R’: remediation” by Scott
Dyer, dated July 6, 1992 - Copy of Daily Star newspaper article “SLU to remain four-year college”, dated August 3, 1993
- Copy of Daily Star newspaper article “Constance Smith nulls job offer” by Sandy Seal, dated December
21, 1993 (2 copies)
Folder 2 – Campus Records and Correspondences 1993
- ‘While You Were Out’ forms for Dr. Smith – contains hand-written messages from those
who attempted to telephone Dr. Smith, dates and times, and from whom - Copy of names of Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities, June 21, 1993
- Louisiana Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities – includes names,
addresses, office held, citizenship, profession or occupation, by whom appointed,
exp. rate of term, sex, and race, dated April 9, 1991 (9 copies) - Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association Resolution (2 copies)
- Typed letter from G. Warren Smith to Dr. John Blondin, Board of Regents, sending revised
copies of proposed mission statement, dated July 6, 1993 - Typed letter from G. Warren Smith to Mr. Thomas Halligan, Assistant Attorney General,
as a response for background information regarding Southeastern’s proposal for an
off-campus center in Walker, Louisiana, dated May 19, 1993 - Typed letter from Maris E. Leblanc of the Department of State Civil Service to G.
Warren Smith on December 23, 1986 (2 copies) - Typed letter from G. Warren Smith to Don Colanda expressing gratitude and apologies
for the crime she endured on campus, dated March 23, 1993, with attached SLU Police
Department Offense Report of Colanda - A Report on Entering Freshman: Their Characteristics, Goals, and Expectations
- Graph of Black Headcount Enrollment at Southeastern Louisiana University from Fall
1982-Fall 1992 - Chronological Synopsis: SLU and Dr. G Warren Smith First Draft
- Inventory of Degree and Certificate Programs, 1992 (6 pages)
- Statement of Dr. G. Warren Smith in Response to the Legislative Authors Reports, dated
September 21, 1993 (2 pages) - Typed letter from Dr. Roman Heleniak, Head Department of History and Government, to
Dr. James Caillier Systems President, dated November 4, 1993, with an attachment of
the Southeastern By-Lion, dated November 3, 1993 (2 pages) - Typed letter from Dr. Roman Heleniak, Head Department of History and Government, to
Dr. James Caillier Systems President, dated September 9, 1993 (3 pages) - Hand-written note of appointed and volunteered committee members
- Hand-written notes of issues raised by Barbara Turner and Jim Callier with dates (62
pages)
Folder 3 – Correspondences 1993
- Helen Roberts request for admission to the lab school for Mark and Ashley Summers,
status of Charles T. Fradella, and Gus Mijalis’ request for scholarship for Angelina
Michelle Maranto, dated May 20, 1993 - Typed letter from G. Warren Smith to Helen R. Roberts (December 20, 1991) and hand-written
letter from Helen R. Roberts to G. Warren Smith (December 18, 1991) - Charles T. Fradella Spring 1993 Student Information
- Angelina Michelle Maranto’s Application for Award of Presidential Cash Grant, Fall
1993 (2 pages) - Typed letter from John R. Kemp, Director of Public Information, to G. Warren Smith
regarding Lion’s Roar operations, dated July 28, 1993 - Campus correspondence to President Larry Crain from Sidney J. Romero as a recommendation
for the appointment of Dr. James Wilcox, Dean of the College of Humanities, to the
position of Honor Professor in the Department of Music, dated January 23, 1981 - Collection of letters congratulating G. Warren Smith of Southeastern Louisiana University’s
accomplishments- includes Samuel B. Nunez, Jr., of the Senate of the State of Louisiana
(May 27, 1993), Dudley G. McElveen of the National Bank of Baton Rouge (June 2, 1993),
Larry S. Bankston, Senator of District 15 (May 28,1993), Jackie Carr, Secretary of
James H. Morrison Attorney at Law (June 4, 1993), James E. Fitzmorris, Jr. (June 8,
1993), Everett J. Williams PhD. of Freeport-McMoRan (June 3, 1993), John J. Dahmer,
Clerk of Court (May 21, 1993), John Breaux, United States Senator (June 3, 1993),
Garic Kenneth Barranger, Attorney at Law (June 4, 1993), J.W. Smith, Executive Assistant
to the Chairman at Taylor Energy Company (June 11, 1993), Copy of newspaper article,
“Shreveport admissions now selective”, Jimmy Morrison (June 8, 1993), Mary L. Landrieu,
State Treasurer (June 9, 1993), and Joseph F. O’Neil D.M.D (June 4,1993) - Typed letter from G. Warren Smith to Barbara E. Turner, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
enclosing a report of Southeastern Louisiana University’s development under his leadership,
sent to all board members, dated July 19, 1993 - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, writing to
the Board of Trustees that he is made known that several sources have made efforts
to remove Dr. G. Warren Smith as Southeastern Louisiana University’s President and
advises them to cease all efforts immediately, dated July 28, 1993 - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Mr. Stan
Dameron expressing the best response to his prior letter regarding ceasing efforts
to remove G. Warren Smith as Southeastern Louisiana University’s president, was from
Mrs. Elsie Burkhalter where she expressed she was firmly behind Dr. G. Warren Smith
and advises to hold a good delegation at the next meeting, dated July 30, 1993 - Typed letter from John R. Williams to Governor Edwin W. Edwards about the move to
remove President Smith and urged him to use his influence to prevent this, dated July
29, 1993 (2 pages) and typed letter from John R. Williams to the Board of Trustees
convincing them as well to resist such a move, dated July 29, 1993 - Typed letter from Stanley M. Dameron, President and C.E.O. of Central Progressive
Bank, to Elsie Palmer Burkhalter, stating he is of the opinion that there are no grounds
for the removal of Dr. G. Warren Smith as President, dated August 2, 1993 (2 pages) - Typed letter from Karolynn K. Bartus to the Board of Trustees and hand-written note,
making known of her appreciation of the leadership skills of Dr. G. Warren Smith and
accomplishments for Southeastern Louisiana University, dated August 1, 1993 - Typed letter from Charles D. Lancaster, Jr. of Louisiana House of Representatives
to Dr. G. Warren Smith, expressing it seems Southeastern Louisiana University is serving
the needs of our region, dated July 23, 1993 - Typed letter from Charles D. Lancaster, Jr. of Louisiana House of Representatives,
thanking Dr. G. Warren Smith for sending a remembrance and giving best regards, dated
August 3, 1993 - Typed letter from Jay Dardenne, State Senator, to G. Warren Smith congratulating his
success in recent years, dated August 2, 1993 - Typed letter from Henry H. Ziller, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences,
to G. Warren Smith, complimenting him of the 20 Years Service Award, dated July 28,
1993 - Typed letter from Lou E. Ballard, Associate Professor of English, to Dr. G. Warren
Smith stating she is honored to receive a SLU watch at the 1993 Fall Convocation,
commemorating more than 30 years of service and expressing gratitude for his work,
dated July 26, 1993 - Typed letter from Jimmy Morrison to Dr. Sally Clausen, stating the situation concerning
the removal of Dr. G Warren Smith as President of Southeastern Louisiana University
is rapidly getting out of hand and causing great harm to Governor Edwin Edwards and
urging Clausen to get Dr. James Caillier to drop this matter; Typed letters to Donald
Ray Kennard, Buster Guzzardi, Bernard Carrier, and Dennis Hebert from Jimmy Morrison,
congratulating them for the position they have taken to support Dr. G. Warren Smith,
dated August 3, 1993 (4 pages) - Typed letter from James E. Maurin to Barbara Turner, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
stating he received a call from Jim Caillier wanting to discuss with Turner issues
concerning Dr. G. Warren Smith’s handling of the Mark Morice case and the issue concerning
the level of crime at Southeastern Louisiana University. The DA is concerned that
Turner and Board of Trustee members have been providing misleading information, dated
August 4, 1993 (3 pages) - Typed letter and attached hand-written note from Randy Travis, Student Government
President, to Clyde L. Oliver, Trustee of State Colleges and Universities, speaking
on behalf of the student body that it would be a great injustice if Dr. G. Warren
Smith is removed as Southeastern Louisiana University’s President, dated August 3,
1993 (2 pages) - Typed letter from Tamara and David Danel, President of Southeastern Louisiana University
Alumni Association, to Dr. G. Warren Smith stating to see the attached rough draft
of the letter they plan to send to Dr. James Caillier, the Board of Trustees, the
local legislative delegation, and Governor Edwin Edwards, dated August 7, 1993 and
attached letter (2 pages) - Typed letter from J.W. Smith, Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Taylor Energy
Company, to Ms. Harriot Vogt of FANFARE office, looking to learn more about the circumstances
concerning President Warren and thanking her for sending him the roster of the Board
of Trustees, dated August 4, 1993 - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, of Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Mr. Dennis
P. Hebert stating he appreciates his call and support of Dr. G Warren Smith and Southeastern
Louisiana University, dated August 6, 1993 - Handwritten note from Ronnie Kole to Harriet Vogt and Dr. G. Warren Smith
- Typed letter from Paul R. Spitzfaden, Mayor, to Barbara Turner, Chairman of the Board
of Trustees, convincing her to retain Dr. G. Warren Smith in his present position,
dated August 13, 1993 (3 pages) - COBAC: The College of Business Alumni Club Resolution
- Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association Resolution
- Typed letter from Law Offices of Seale, Macaluso, Daigle, and Ross, to James E. Maurin,
Stan Dameron, and Paul Murphy stating that Dennis Stine has indicated that he will
call Jim Caillier directly along with several board members to see what assistance
he can provide to the efforts, dated August 11, 1993 - Typed letter from C. Howard Nichols, Professor of History, to Dr. G. Warren Smith
about Dean David Watts and the Challenge Grant, dated August 17, 1993 - Typed letter from C. Howard Nichols, Professor of History, to Elsie Palmer Burkhalter,
Barbara Turner, and Helen Roberts expressing concern and opposition to the current
effort to remove Dr. G. Warren Smith from presidency at Southeastern Louisiana University,
dated August 16, 1993 (7 pages) - Typed letter from Jimmy Morrison to James E. Davison, convinced that Dr. G. Warren
Smith is the victim of attempt of a “frame-up” engineering by Dr. James A. Caillier,
dated August 17, 1993 (2 pages) - Typed letter from Mayson H. Foster and attached handwritten note, dated August 24,
1993 - Campus correspondence from R. David Ramsey, former officer in Faculty Senate and member
of the Tangipahoa Parish Board of Election Supervisors, to Dr. G. Warren Smith offering
a statement of support, dated August 27, 1993 - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Dr. James
A. Caillier, thanking him for the reassuring letter, dated August 19, 1993 - Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, sending attached letter from
John Hainkel to Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated August 20, 1993, acknowledging the controversy
of the removal of Dr. G. Warren Smith as President of Southeastern Louisiana University
and extending words of support, dated August 12, 1993 (2 pages) - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Dr. G.
Warren Smith asking him what he should do from this point forward regarding the case,
dated August 23, 1993 - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Mr. Jimmy
Fitzmorris, extending appreciation for efforts on behalf of Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated
August 23, 1993 - Typed letter from Randy Tricou, Director of Finance, to Dr. James A. Caillier and
Trustees, taking up for Dr. G. Warren Smith after yet another attempt to remove Dr.
G. Warren Smith as President of Southeastern Louisiana University, dated September
2, 1993 (3 pages) - Typed letter from Jimmy Morrison to Barbara Turner, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
with handwritten notes, dated August 31, 1993 - Typed letter from Jimmy Morrison to Barbara Turner, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
with handwritten notes, dated September 1, 1993 - Typed letter from Jimmy Morrison to Sheriff Harry Lee, thanking him for arranging
the meeting with Barbara Turner, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and expresses
Turner has helped him tremendously on the issue of Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated September
1, 1993 - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Dr. G.
Warren Smith stating he has received a copy of the Legislative Auditor’s report and
wrongdoings rests at the hands of the Board of Trustees, dated October 1, 1993; Tom
Matheny attached editorial from the Hammond Daily Star, “Looking to criticize SLU?”, dated September 30, 1993 - Typed letter from John J. Hainkel, Jr., State Senator, to James H. Morrison applauding
efforts on behalf of Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated September 3, 1993 - Handwritten note from realtor Katie Wainwright to Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated September
11, 1993 - Handwritten note from Lee Sbisa
- Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Dr. G.
Warren Smith, dated October 15, 1993, with attached letter from R.H. “Bill” Strain,
State Representative District 74, to Tom Matheny, Attorney of Law, expressing appreciation
for the editorial concerning Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated October 7, 1993 - Copy of individual letters sent to committee members and President Smith’s Service
in Context Under Presidents Under Whom I Have Served 1946-1986 (3 pages) (2 copies) - Handwritten note from Edmond E. Talbot, Jr. adding support to Connie and Dr. G. Warren
Smith - Handwritten note from Marietta R. Schneider extends support to Dr. G. Warren Smith,
dated November 2, 1993 - Handwritten note from John Williams to Dr. G. Warren Smith offering his congratulations
to the outcome of a recent situation of people in Baton Rouge, dated November 2, 1993 - Hand-written note from Jim Thorburn to Dr. G. Warren Smith
Folder 4 – Newspaper articles and Correspondences 1993-94
- Newspaper article from Southeastern Louisiana University’s The Lion’s Roar, “Smith speaks out” by Cynthia M. Camp with photo, dated September 23, 1993
- Typed letter from T. Jay Seale, III to Dr. G. Warren Smith stating Carmon Moore’s
availability in office, suggesting to call and schedule a meeting to discuss his grievances,
dated August 16, 1993 - Sequence of Events- Submission of Student Support Services- Grant Proposal to US Department
of Education, Fall 1992 (4 pages) - Copies of newspaper articles: “Grambling chief gets show of support” by Doug Myers,
dated September 28, 1993; “Investigations at Grambling, SLU Continue” by Scott Dyer,
dated September 25, 1993; “Much of blame points to Trustees” by Sandy Seal, dated
September 26, 1993; “Due process draws faculty concern” by Sandy Seal, dated September
9, 1993; “Southeastern president merits praise” by Jimmy Morrison, dated September
1, 1993; “Trustees probe SLU president” by Sandy Seal, dated August 22, 1993; “Auditor
confirms probe involving SLU president” by Scott Dyer, dated August 20, 1993; “Board
launches probe of two university presidents” by Doug Myers, dated August 20, 1993;
“Educators ‘leave’ job probed” by The Associated Press, dated August 21, 1993; Typed
version of Dr. G. Warren Smith’s written statement in regard to Scott Dyer’s article
in the 8/20/1993 Baton Rouge Advocate; Two copies of ‘SLU” prexy defends leadership role”, dated August 18, 1993 (12 pages) - Typed letter from Nancy Sage Roberts to Governor Edwin Edwards resigning the Board
of Trustees, dated September 28, 1993, followed by newspaper articles: “Colleges board
member resigns” by Doug Myers, dated September 29, 1993; “Roberts resigns from Board
of Trustees” by Rebecca Fitch-DiBelta, dated September 30, 1993; and “Jetson backs
college president evaluations” by the Capitol news bureau dated September 30, 1993 - Typed letter from Dr. G. Warren Smith to Pat A. Strong wondering how he may be of
assistance to look into the Board of Trustees concerns, dated September 2, 1993 - Typed letter from Jimmy Morrison to Governor Edwin Edwards concerning if Dr. Caillier
succeeds in removing Dr. G. Warren Smith as President of Southeastern Louisiana University,
it would possibly impact his next election, dated February 7, 1994 (2 pages) - Typed letter from C.R. McKaskle, Mayor of Hammond, to Barbara Turner, Chairman of
the Board of Trustees, expressing deep concerns for continuing attention by the Board
and news media towards Southeastern Louisiana University, dated February 3, 1994 - Typed letter with handwritten notes from Henry A. Mentz, Jr., US District Judge, to
Dr. G. Warren Smith, thanking him for his letter of January 30, 1994, and apologizes
that there are still difficulties with him and the University Systems office, dated
February 10, 1994 - Handwritten note from Dr. G. Warren Smith to Mr. Gill, highlighting Board members
who are more supportive and states that enclosed are copies of the Legislative Auditor’s
reports and subsequent statements, dated February 17, 1994 - Typed letter from Governor Edwin Edwards to Jimmy Morrison stating he is not in the
position to make an independent judgment in the selection or dismissal of college
presidents and does not want to politicalize the system, dated February 9, 1994 - Typed letter from Gerry E. Hinton, D.C. Senator District 11, to Governor Edwin Edwards
placing support to Dr. G. Warren Smith after another attempt was made to remove Smith
as Southeastern Louisiana University’s president, dated February 18, 1994 - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Mr. Andre
Coudrain, confirming next meeting time and stating he wants his name on the list of
organizers of that group, dated November 24, 1993 - Typed letter from C.R. McKaskle, Mayor of Hammond, to Governor Edwin Edwards attaching
a copy of correspondence to Barbara Turner, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, expressing
his concerns for the future of Southeastern Louisiana University, dated February 21,
1994 (2 pages) - Typed letter from David Buell, Faculty of Department of Industrial Technology, to
whomever, writing to suggest it is time to stop the vendetta against Dr. G. Warren
Smith, dated February 21, 1994 - Copy of newspaper article, “Smith’s job may be in jeopardy” by Sandy Seal, dated February
22, 1994 - Copy of Daily Star newspaper article, “Tiresome rumors smack of politics”, dated February 23, 1994
- Typed letter from Duncan S. Kemp, III, District Attorney, to Dr. G. Warren Smith with
copies of letters to the legislators, dated February 24, 1994 (7 pages) - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Senator
B.B. Rayburn, concerned of the rumors of Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated February 22, 1994
and Copy of newspaper articles “SLU garners top honor for education program” and “Grads
give SLU high marks”, dated February 19, 1994 (4 pages) - Newspaper article from The Lion’s Roar “Smith gets SGA confidence vote- Senators adopt resolution supporting president’s
job performance” by Paul Purpura, dated February 24, 1994 (2 copies) - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Dr. G.
Warren Smith stating he is delighted at the solid backing from the legislative delegation
and from Southeastern community support, dated March 3, 1994 - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Dr. G.
Warren Smith, dated March 4, 1994, with attached typed letter from Gerry E. Hinton,
D.C. Senator District II, to Governor Edwin Edwards extending support to Dr. G. Warren
Smith against another attempt to remove him as President of Southeastern Louisiana
University, dated February 18, 1994 (2 pages) - Typed letter from Tom Matheny, from Law Offices of Matheny and Pierson, to Dr. G.
Warren Smith, dated March 7, 1994, with attached typed letter from Larry S. Bankston,
Senator District 15, to Tom Matheny stating he has signed a joint delegation letter
written to the Governor expressing support of Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated March 2,
1994; Typed letter from Senators Larry Bankston, Gerry Hinton, John J. Hainkel Jr.,
and B.B. Rayburn to Mr. Bill Colston, Vice President of the Southern Region of Entergy,
about extending assistance to the Amite Retirement Community Project in Tangipahoa
Parish, dated February 28, 1994 (3 pages) - Campus correspondence from Dr. Ric Kester, Department of Education, to Dr. G. Warren
Smith sharing an inspiring quote in inspiration of recent criticisms, dated March
10, 1994 - Copy of newspaper article from Daily Star, “State neglects fastest-growing university in the US”, dated March 20, 1994
- Copy of newspaper article from Metro, “SLU takes a day to brag a little”, by Michael S. Arnold, dated March 18, 1994
- Card from Donald Ray Kennard, State Representative, to Dr. G. Warren Smith, congratulating
him for having the nation’s fastest growing university - Copy of Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities with handwritten notes,
dated August 23, 1993 - Copy of newspaper article, “NSU lavishes gifts on board- Possible ethics violation”
by Robert Morgan, dated March 7, 1994 - Typed letter with handwritten notes from Jimmy Morrison to Dr. G. Warren Smith, dated
October 7, 1993 - Typed letter from Jacqueline Paddio to Barbara Turner, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
enclosing four lawsuits against Dr. G. Warren Smith, copies of transcripts taken from
court and depositions, and copies of transcripts that shows Smith and his administration
are in violation of state policies, dated September 25, 1993 - Copy of transcript in court (7 pages)
- Donald Wilson versus The State Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities
and Norman Picou – Petition for Damages Resulting from Defendant’s Tortious Interference with Plaintiff’s
Employment Contract, March 23, 1993 (5 pages) - Jury trial for Jacqueline Paddio versus The Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities, Dr. G. Warren Smith, President, Southeastern University of Louisiana, Dr. Robert
Butler, Vice President for Institutional Development, and Thomas Duple, Director of
Athletics (12 pages) - Jury trial for Gerry Broussard versus The Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities, Dr. G. Warren Smith, President, Southeastern University of Louisiana, Dr. Robert
Butler, Vice President for Institutional Development, and Thomas Douple, Director
of Athletics (10 pages) - Jury trial for Donald Wilson versus The Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities, Dr. G. Warren Smith, President, Southeastern University of Louisiana, Dr. Robert
Butler, Vice President for Institutional Development, and Thomas Douple, Director
of Athletics (10 pages) - Jury trial for Richard Rodriguez versus The Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities, Dr. G. Warren Smith, President, Southeastern University of Louisiana, Dr. Robert
Butler, Vice President for Institutional Development, and Thomas Douple, Director
of Athletics (8 pages) - Black and white photo, Von A. Foster Arrest Report, court papers, signed Miranda rights
through City of Hammond police department, three Southeastern Louisiana University,
University Police Department – Statement of Witnesses, three NCIC Interstate Index
Response papers (10 pages) - Press release stating President of Southeastern seeks job in Arizona without disclosing
the fact to state officials nor to his supporters - Typed letter from Dickie Patterson, President of Hammond Chamber of Commerce, to Board
of Directors discussing next meeting and agenda in regard to G. Warren Smith, dated
August 9, 1993 - Typed letter to Elsie Palmer Burkhalter from unknown, extending support to Dr. G.
Warren Smith and against Dr. James A. Caillier, dated August 12, 1993 (7 pages) - Typed Report and Performance Self-Evaluation from Dr. G. Warren Smith to Dr. James
A. Caillier, dated July 14, 1993; 1992-1993 Year In Review by Dr. G. Warren Smith;
A Report on Entering Freshman- Their Characteristics, Goals, and Expectations; Southeastern
Louisiana University Office of Sponsored Research and Contracts- March 17, 1993- Updated
Report on Numbers/Dollars Submitted/Awarded on Externally Sponsored Grants and Contracts;
Copy of newspaper article from The Advocate, “Southeastern has priorities in order”, dated May 22, 1993; WWL Editorial about
Southeastern Louisiana University’s growth, dated June 11, 1993 (22 pages) - Handwritten note from Dr. G. Warren Smith to Rep. Bill Strain extending sincere apologizes,
dated August 16, year unknown
