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Scandals and Scoundrels of the French Quarter

Posted on September 14, 2014 by sally

On Wednesday, September 17th, I will be lecturing from my book Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names on the scandals and scoundrels that make up the streets of the French Quarter. Using additional photographs and … Continue reading →

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“Loaded Down With Iniquity: The 1866 Sinking of the Steamship Evening Star.”

Posted on September 11, 2014 by sally

As part of the Downriver: Mighty Mississippi River Festival 2014, I will be delivering a lecture on the 1866 sinking of the steamship Evening Star.   The Evening Star was launched in 1863 and was a luxury steamship that ran a weekly … Continue reading →

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Book Signing at 1850 Museum House

Posted on May 23, 2014 by sally

I will be doing a book signing of Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names on Saturday, May 24th at the 1850 Museum House, the official gift shop for the Louisiana State Museum properties in New … Continue reading →

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