23. Discussion of Catharine Cole's Journalism

23.  We discuss the career and writing of Catharine Cole (Martha Fields' pen name), Louisiana's most prominent female journalist of the 19th. Century.  She visited every parish in the state and published her accounts in the New Orleans Picayune.  If you want to learn more about her and the Louisiana she explored, read Louisiana Voyages: The Travel Writings of Catharine Cole, edited by Joan and Jack McLaughlin.

1. This week in Louisiana history. October 28, 1768. Joseph Villere led a band of Frenchmen to overthrow Spanish Gov. Ulloa.
2. This week in Louisiana.
   The Book of Mormon
   October 15, 2013 - October 27, 2013
   Saenger Theatre
   1111 Canal St.
   New Orleans, LA 70122
3. This week in media
1. 12 Year a Slave premier in New Orleans
2. The LaLaurie Horror. By Jennifer Reeser.
3. American Horror Story: Coven.  Set in New Orleans.  Madame LaLaurie makes a comeback.

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22. Interview with Sim Shattuck about his Life and Novels.

22. We interview Sim Shattuck about his life and novels. Sim was born in Decatur, Georgia, has lived in Baton Rouge, Dallas, and New York City, although most of his growing years were in Northern Virginia, where he graduated from George Mason University in 1972. He earned his Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1997. He retired from teaching English at Louisiana Tech University and is currently living in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.  He has written the following novels:

1. Yarilo's Dance
2. Krewe of Hecate
3. Basilisk
4. Pleasant Hurricanes 

1. This week in Louisiana history. October 19, 1803.  Louisiana Purchase Treaty ratified by senate by a vote of 24-7.
2. This week in Louisiana.  
   Mary, Queen of Peace Pumpkin Patch
   7738 Barksdale Blvd.
   Bossier City, LA 71112

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21. Interview with Dr. Christina Vella about the Baroness de Pontalba: Part II.

21. We conclude our interview with Dr. Christina Vella about Micaela Leonarda Antonia Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba (November 6, 1795 - April 20, 1874).  Dr. Vella has written a major biography of the Baroness entitled Intimate Enemies; it is the first biography to be thoroughly researched with primary documents from both Louisiana and France. If you haven't heard the Baroness' fascinating story yet, you have felt her influence.  Perhaps the most iconic location in Louisiana is Jackson Square; she and her father we commissioned all the buildings around the square.  First, the Baroness had to endure years of domestic abuse, survive an attempt on her life, and set a legal precedent for getting a separation as a recourse for an abusive marriage.  Join us for part 2 of our interview.

1. This week in Louisiana history.  October 13, 1931. Lt. Gov. Cyr takes oath of office "since Huey Long is now a senator." 
   
2. This week in Louisiana.
   Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, 7:00 pm
   Abyssinian Mass
   Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
   Saenger Theatre
   1111 Canal St.
   New Orleans, LA 70122

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20. Interview with Dr. Christina Vella about the Baroness de Pontalba.

20.  We interview Dr. Christina Vella about Micaela Leonarda Antonia Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba (November 6, 1795 - April 20, 1874).  If you haven't heard her fascinating story yet, you do know her work.  Perhaps the most iconic location in Louisiana is Jackson Square; she and her father we commissioned all the buildings around the square.  First, the Baroness had to endure years of domestic abuse, survive an attempt on her life, and set a legal precedent for getting a separation as a recourse for an abusive marriage.  Join us for part 1 of our interview.

1. This week in Louisiana history.  October 8, 1769. O'Reilly restricted N.O. to only twelve taverns.
2. This week in Louisiana.
   Angola Prison Rodeo
   Every Sunday in October
   End of Highway 66, approximately twenty-two miles northwest of the town of
   St. Francisville, LA

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