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Videos from “Mascot” Lecture

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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From my lecture’s program…

Brief History of the Mascot  The Mascot debuted on February 18, 1882. Founded by J.S. Bossier, Joseph Livesey, and George Osmond, during its thirteen-year run the weekly illustrated journal inspired multiple libel suits, frequent jail time for its editors, various … Continue reading

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Photo Recap of Cabildo Lecture

A Photo Recap of my May 10th lecture on the “Mascot” at the Cabildo.  

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A little more press

Here is a little more press on my May 10th lecture at the Cabildo. Tulane Calendar The Times-Pic’s Lagniappe from May 4th: It’s also in the Gambit, and oh yea… I will be on WWOZ on Wednesday, May 9th around 12:30 … Continue reading

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Press for May 10th Lecture at the Cabildo

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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Mascot Covers & Illustrations Explained #1

This week I uploaded Mascot covers and illustrations to my facebook page so the public relations director of the Cabildo can choose which one he wants to use for their press release, event page, etc. for my lecture on May 10th. … Continue reading

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The Damone Theory of Historical Research

There is a scene in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” that always makes me pause… then laugh. Lothario wannabe and petty bookie Mike Damone is giving advice to endearing nerd Mark Ratner on how to get girls. Damone: I mean, … Continue reading

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My Next Chapter…

I am almost finished with Chapter Two on my book about the Mascot, so I am working on my next one – could be Chapter Six, perhaps? Decided I am going to go non-linear on this. This is a brief … Continue reading

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Narrative is a…

To quote one of my old professors who emailed me this week on the topic, “writing narrative is a bitch.” I think it’s more like a demon from hell. Yea. While I believe writing in the narrative form to describe … Continue reading

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Bringing the Dread

I am beginning to get the sense that when I approach the same brilliant librarians all over the city, upon seeing me with my arms full of papers and books and a look of confused determination, their chests tighten, their … Continue reading

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