Category Archives: The Mascot

Thank you… and then I slept

Posted on October 17, 2012 by sally

Thank you very much for everyone who came out to my lecture at the Mint on October 10th. I hope I did not disappoint. We had some technical difficulties at the last minute and… I am not sure I should … Continue reading →

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Press for the Mint Lecture

Posted on October 10, 2012 by sally

Here is some recent press for my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint at 400 Esplanade Ave on October 10, 2012: The Times Picayune NOLA Defender Tulane Event Calendar Don’t forget – reception at 6:30. Cupcakes provided by Cake Cafe, craft beer … Continue reading →

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Steppin’ Out video

Posted on October 7, 2012 by sally

Here is the VIDEO from my appearance on Steppin’ Out on October 5th. I come on about halfway and again at the very end. I am very thankful for the host Peggy who was very gracious. It was also nice to … Continue reading →

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Steppin’ Out

Posted on October 5, 2012 by sally

On Friday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. I will be on the local PBS program Steppin’ Out hosted by Peggy Scott Laborde. I come on during the second half to talk about my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint … Continue reading →

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Country Roads Magazine

Posted on October 4, 2012 by sally

Recently I was interviewed for the October issue of Country Roads Magazine by the lovely Ruth Laney. It was quite an adventure! The article is for their monthly column “Antiquarians” and is about my research on the Mascot. Here is the online … Continue reading →

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Lecture at the Mint on October 10th

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sally

Here is the postcard (front and back) for my October 10th at the Mint. Postcard designed by the fabulous SCOTT FRILOT

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A Long Shot…

Posted on September 3, 2012 by sally

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 →

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The final Mascot Monday

Posted on August 14, 2012 by sally

It’s here. 12 weeks of the Mascot. School is about to start and although I have gotten a lot of research done (most not posted here) it’s time to shift my main focus back to graduate school and grab any … Continue reading →

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Mascot Mondays #11 of 12: Enlargement

Posted on August 7, 2012 by sally

The Mascot debuted on February 18, 1882. Running eight pages, the paper started out 9 ¼ x 12 ¾ inches in size, but on September 2, 1882 it changed to 15″ x 11″, which it remained for almost its entire … Continue reading →

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Mascot Mondays #10 of 12: The Divorce Mill

Posted on July 31, 2012 by sally

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 →

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