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Tag Archives: 19th century
Mascot Mondays
For the summer months, I am starting a new weekly blog: Mascot Mondays. Every Monday during the summer (at least until school starts) I will share an article from the Mascot. Yeah, I know today is Wednesday, so you can … Continue reading
Posted in Mascot Mondays, Music, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot
Tagged 19th century, eugene robinson, gilded age, historical, history, jazz, journal, louis armstrong, New Orleans, newspaper, the mascot
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A Plague of Prostitutes
Some scholars have written that the “Mascot” was the first newspaper to suggest a legalized area for prostitution. While I have not been able to completely verify this (that would require checking all of the other newspapers), this is the … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot
Tagged 19th century, a plague of prostitutes, gilded age, history, journal, New Orleans, newspaper, prostitutes, research, storyville, the mascot
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From my lecture’s program…
Brief History of the Mascot The Mascot debuted on February 18, 1882. Founded by J.S. Bossier, Joseph Livesey, and George Osmond, during its thirteen-year run the weekly illustrated journal inspired multiple libel suits, frequent jail time for its editors, various … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot
Tagged 19th century, bossier, Cabildo, Duels, journal, lecture, livesey, New Orleans, newspaper, osmond, the mascot
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Thank you
My first historical lecture is over and I have many people to thank. The Cabildo said that it was the largest gathering they ever had, and some people in the back were even standing. I have many people to thank … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot
Tagged 19th century, andrew ward, Cabildo, fleur de tease, history, lecture, louisiana living history alive, Mascot, mint, New Orleans, newspaper, research, trixie minx, tulane, veronica russell
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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
Posted in New Orleans, Research, The Mascot
Tagged 19th century, andrew ward, Cabildo, historical, lecture, louisiana state museum, New Orleans, newspaper, research, scandal, the mascot, trixie minx, veronica russell
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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
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot
Tagged 19th century, art, covers, gilded age, historical, illustrations, New Orleans, newspaper, research, scandal, the mascot, women
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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