Monthly Archives: April 2012

Press for May 10th Lecture at the Cabildo

My lecture at the Cabildo on May 10th is just a couple of weeks away and the pressure is mounting – as is the press! Here is the postcard for the event, designed by Scott Frilot: This is the museum’s official … Continue reading

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Mascot Covers & Illustrations Explained #1

This week I uploaded Mascot covers and illustrations to my facebook page so the public relations director of the Cabildo can choose which one he wants to use for their press release, event page, etc. for my lecture on May 10th. … Continue reading

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All that Glitters is GOLD!

Where y’at this Friday night?!  Come out to Republic at 828 South Peters in the Warehouse District on April 20th for All That Glitters is Gold, the Big Easy Rollergirls’ first fantastic fundraiser of the year! The action kicks off at 7PM! All That … Continue reading

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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

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A Proclamation

Here is an accidental find – a proclamation from Mayor Guillotte of New Orleans published in the Times Picayune on January 7, 1888 congratulating the people of New Orleans for not brawling, shooting, or killing anyone during the recent primary … Continue reading

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