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Category Archives: Graduate School
A Long Shot…
This is a long shot, I know. But there is no harm in putting it out there. I have been surprised by some of the response to the Mascot. Either: A. People emailing me with questions. B. People emailing me … Continue reading
Posted in Graduate School, History, New Orleans, Politics, Research, The Mascot
Tagged december 14 1889, J.S. Bossier, jefferson davis, newspaper, the critic
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Miracles
On my quest to get all the books home that I purchased on my trip to the Northwest, I discovered some relics of my past. Since I needed another suitcase for the flight, but had no use for it … Continue reading
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Mascot Mondays #10 of 12: The Divorce Mill
Okay, I am on vacation. Morning on the beach eagle-watching, afternoon doing wedding prep for my nephew, evening dinner with friends and one free-for-all track meet… Determined to make this summer goal. As I stated in my lecture, toward the … Continue reading
Posted in Graduate School, History, Mascot Mondays, Research, The Mascot
Tagged 19th century, annie frisbie, belle eatman, divorce, edward kendall, eliza alleck, frank dumavant, george stepney, gerturde t. blackeslee, historical, horace d. price, james edwards, journal, malinda hurdle, New Orleans, newspaper, nola, research, the divorce mill, the mascot, weekly
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Mascot Monday #9 of 12: Kisses
Here is something a little bit lighthearted (and a bit misogynistic) after abortions, bank robberies and murder. THE OLD FELLOW LOVED KISSES So Upon Columbus Day He Kissed a Car Full. The Old Maid Liked It, But the Married Woman … Continue reading
Posted in Graduate School, History, Mascot Mondays, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot
Tagged 1892, 19th century, columbus day, common street line, historical, journal, mascot mondays, New Orleans, newspaper, research, streetcar, the mascot, weekly
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Mascot Mondays 2 of 12: Bicycles!
Okay, I am in a hotel bar in Chicago. I slept five hours two nights ago, and four hours on a train last night. Spent about 8 hours hanging around Chicago today. I am on the brink of exhaustion and … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th century, bicycles, historical, history, journal, New Orleans, newspaper, the mascot
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Videos from “Mascot” Lecture
For those of you so inclined… here are some video clips from my May 10th lecture at the Cabildo. I tried to break them up in clips that I thought was coherent. Here you go – in order. Also noted … Continue reading
Posted in Graduate School, History, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot
Tagged andrew ward, Cabildo, history, lecture, New Orleans, newspaper, research, the mascot, trixie minx, veronica russell, Video, youtube
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The Damone Theory of Historical Research
There is a scene in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” that always makes me pause… then laugh. Lothario wannabe and petty bookie Mike Damone is giving advice to endearing nerd Mark Ratner on how to get girls. Damone: I mean, … Continue reading
14 Commandments For Writing History and Then One More
My professor Judith K. Schafer gave us a handout that was modeled after William B. Hesseltine. I would like to share it here. THE FOURTEEN COMMANDEMENTS FOR WRITING HISTORY Thou shalt not use the present tense, nor the passive voice. … Continue reading
From Penthouse to White House: 2011 Year in Review Part 4
Since 2000, I have been writing down all of the books I read every year in my journal. I like to keep track of what I read and try to make improvements. I am hoping that posting this list will … Continue reading
From Penthouse to White House: 2011 Year in Review Part 1
For starters, I guess I will kick off my year in review with graduate school. I finished my Masters in English at Tulane summa cum laude, which meant a great deal to me. The last semester was particularly tough with … Continue reading