Robinson Joseph Guidry

Robinson Joseph Guidry for his lifelong avocation of carving outstanding wooden model boats typical of crafts used by Acadians in the Bayou Lafourche region of Louisiana. Robinson's model boats are in collections throughout Louisiana, North America and even overseas. His well-crafted models won top prizes at many Cajun heritage festivals. Robinson refused to sell his works, but instead gave them as gifts to outstanding students at local schools and to charities. Occasionally, a visiting dignitary received a model boat constructed by Robinson and often wrote to Robinson describing how proud he was to have it. Robinson displayed his outstanding work whenever asked at local festivals and family reunions - always entertaining his guests with interesting stories about specific models. Robinson died on 25 October 2011 having lived his entire life in Galliano, LA.