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The Day After Mardi Gras

Posted on February 18, 2015 by sally

THE DAY AFTER MARDI GRAS ‘Twas the day after Mardi Gras. All through the house Not a creature was stirring – not even a mouse. For the master and Madame were still yet a-bed, And the cook o’er the stove … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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“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 →

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Lucky 33

Posted on November 19, 2012 by sally

Last Monday afternoon before class, I got a call from Ruth Laney, who interviewed me for Country Roads Magazine. She said that a gentleman just called and said he read the article about me and had an original copy of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Press for the Mint Lecture

Posted on October 10, 2012 by sally

Here is some recent press for my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint at 400 Esplanade Ave on October 10, 2012: The Times Picayune NOLA Defender Tulane Event Calendar Don’t forget – reception at 6:30. Cupcakes provided by Cake Cafe, craft beer … Continue reading →

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Steppin’ Out video

Posted on October 7, 2012 by sally

Here is the VIDEO from my appearance on Steppin’ Out on October 5th. I come on about halfway and again at the very end. I am very thankful for the host Peggy who was very gracious. It was also nice to … Continue reading →

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Steppin’ Out

Posted on October 5, 2012 by sally

On Friday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. I will be on the local PBS program Steppin’ Out hosted by Peggy Scott Laborde. I come on during the second half to talk about my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint … Continue reading →

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Country Roads Magazine

Posted on October 4, 2012 by sally

Recently I was interviewed for the October issue of Country Roads Magazine by the lovely Ruth Laney. It was quite an adventure! The article is for their monthly column “Antiquarians” and is about my research on the Mascot. Here is the online … Continue reading →

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