Tag Archives: historical

Louisiana History Alive’s Manifest Destiny!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by sally

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 →

Posted in History, New Orleans, Research | Tagged actors, chris lane, french quarter, historical, history, lha, louisiana history alive, New Orleans, new wave, nola, paris room, tulane, veronica russell, wwoz | Leave a comment

Mardi Gras 1939

Posted on January 22, 2013 by sally

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 →

Posted in History, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Research | Tagged 1839, 1907, carnival, daily picayune, historical, Mardi Gras, mrs. trolloppe, New Orleans, newspaper, old corn meal, orphan asylum, pancake day, research, shrove tuesday, times picayune, watercolor | 2 Comments

The “First” Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans

Posted on January 18, 2013 by sally

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 →

Posted in General, History, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Research | Tagged 1837, archives, comus, costumes, first parade, historical, history, krewe, larc, louisiana research collection, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, newspaper, nola, research, shroves-tuesday, times picayune, walking krewe, walking parades, watercolors | Leave a comment

Mardi Gras 1838

Posted on January 17, 2013 by sally

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 →

Posted in General, History, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Research | Tagged 1838, creoles, daily picayune, fat tuesday, historical, history, Mardi Gras, parades, proteus, research, shroves-tuesday | Leave a comment

“Fetish”

Posted on January 11, 2013 by sally

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 →

Posted in History, New Orleans, Research | Tagged charms, historical, marie lafont, marie laveau, New Orleans, new york times, newspaper, queen, research, st john's eve, the mascot, times picayune, veronica russell, voodoo, voudouism, voudous | Leave a comment

Country Roads Magazine

Posted on October 30, 2012 by sally

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 →

Posted in History, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot | Tagged article antiquarians, country roads magazine, historical, New Orleans, newspaper, research, ruth laney, the mascot | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Graduate School, History, Mascot Mondays, Research, The Mascot | Tagged 19th century, annie frisbie, belle eatman, divorce, edward kendall, eliza alleck, frank dumavant, george stepney, gerturde t. blackeslee, historical, horace d. price, james edwards, journal, malinda hurdle, New Orleans, newspaper, nola, research, the divorce mill, the mascot, weekly | Leave a comment

Mascot Monday #9 of 12: Kisses

Posted on July 23, 2012 by sally

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 →

Posted in Graduate School, History, Mascot Mondays, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot | Tagged 1892, 19th century, columbus day, common street line, historical, journal, mascot mondays, New Orleans, newspaper, research, streetcar, the mascot, weekly | 3 Comments

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

Posted on July 10, 2012 by sally

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 →

Posted in History, Mascot Mondays, New Orleans, Politics, The Mascot | Tagged 19th century, dogs, historical, journal, New Orleans, newspaper, poison, politics, research, the mascot, the ring, weekly | Leave a comment

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

Posted on July 3, 2012 by sally

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 →

Posted in History, Mascot Mondays, New Orleans, Politics, The Mascot | Tagged bagnetto, chief hennessy, david hennessy, historical, italians, journal, lynching, New Orleans, newspaper, police chief, research, the mascot, weekly | Leave a comment