La. Stat. tit. 17 § 1541

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 17:1541 - Collection and publication of historical records

The Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College may, through its department of archives, receive and collect public records or documents and materials bearing upon the history of the state, edit and publish official records and other historical materials, and make a survey of the official records of the state, its parishes and other subdivisions.

La. R.S. § 17:1541