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Louisiana History Alive’s Manifest Destiny!

Here is some information on an event that not only has some of my friends in it, but is also an incredibly awesome event (what can I say, I have incredibly awesome friends). I have helped them with some PR, … Continue reading

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Mardi Gras 1939

Sorry for all the skipping around. This week I have written about (in this order) news reports of Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 1838, 1837, and now 1839. It appears that Mardi Gras started out with a bit of … Continue reading

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The “First” Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans

I have read various articles that state that the first Mardi Gras walking “parade” was in 1837. Arthur Hardy stated that the parade consisted of “walking revelers.” But after a quick internet skim, I could not find a date, nor … Continue reading

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Mardi Gras 1838

In honor of Carnival season, here is a little article about Mardi Gras in 1838. Mardi Gras Yesterday was a jolly time in our city. The grand cavalcade which passed through the principal streets were an enteratining sight – being … Continue reading

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“Fetish”

It’s always amazing the things I find when I am doing other research. Much has been written about voodoo in New Orleans, whether through books or scholarly articles. In my first lecture on the Mascot I had Veronica Russell read … Continue reading

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Country Roads Magazine

A few weeks ago I mentioned that Country Roads Magazine ran an article about my work in their October issue.  Here is an image from the print edition: The print version showcases a lot more of the photos from the Mascot. … 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

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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

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Mascot Mondays #7 of 12: This day in history 125 years ago

First off, what an amazing cover illustration. Here is the article that accompanied it: The newspapers throughout the State, which are held in the grasp of the politicians and office-seekers of both factions, and which refuse to recognize the right … Continue reading

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Mascot Mondays #6 of 12: Friends in the Mascot Part Two

On March 14, 1891, in response to the murder of police chief David Hennessy the preceding year, citizens of New Orleans stormed the local prisons and lynched eleven Italians they believed were responsible for the murders. When Hennessy was gunned down, he … Continue reading

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