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Lecture at the Mint on October 10th

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sally

Here is the postcard (front and back) for my October 10th at the Mint. Postcard designed by the fabulous SCOTT FRILOT

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Mascot Mondays #11 of 12: Enlargement

Posted on August 7, 2012 by sally

The Mascot debuted on February 18, 1882. Running eight pages, the paper started out 9 ¼ x 12 ¾ inches in size, but on September 2, 1882 it changed to 15″ x 11″, which it remained for almost its entire … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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A Plague of Prostitutes

Posted on May 21, 2012 by sally

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 →

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Videos from “Mascot” Lecture

Posted on May 17, 2012 by sally

For those of you so inclined… here are some video clips from my May 10th lecture at the Cabildo. I tried to break them up in clips that I thought was coherent. Here you go – in order. Also noted … Continue reading →

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Thank you

Posted on May 13, 2012 by sally

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 →

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Press for May 10th Lecture at the Cabildo

Posted on April 26, 2012 by sally

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 →

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