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Obituary for Ralph de Pass of New Orleans, killed in Mexico, in New Orleans newpaper in 1848.
title
Obituary for Ralph de Pass of New Orleans, killed in Mexico, in New Orleans newpaper in 1848.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Military personnel, Soldiers, Fire stations, Fire fighters, Funeral rites & ceremonies, Military officers
Date Issued
1848-07-13
Abstract
Text, July 13, 1848. Funeral Notice. Obituary for Ralph de Pass of New Orleans, killed in Mexico, in New Orleans newpaper. Published in the Daily Crescent.
United States troops stationed at Camp Cobb near Baton Rouge in the United States Barracks in 1855.
title
United States troops stationed at Camp Cobb near Baton Rouge in the United States Barracks in 1855.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Soldiers, Barracks, Yellow fever, Communicable diseases
Date Issued
1855-11-16
Abstract
Text, November 16, 1855. Troops Stationed at Camp Cobb. Published in the Daily Comet. United States troops stationed at Camp Cobb under the command of Captain Mullen in the United States Barracks. Probably in response to a yellow fever outbreak.
Night classes being conducted by WPA teachers for enlisted men at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana in 1940
title
Night classes being conducted by WPA teachers for enlisted men at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana in 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Soldiers, Teachers, Classrooms, Military education, Typewriting
Date Issued
1940-08-03
Abstract
B&W photo, August 3, 1940. Night classes at Barksdale Air Force Base. Shreveport, La. Bossier Parish. Written on photo: Night school conducted by WPA education teachers for enlisted men. A group of young Barksdale Field soldiers who are learning typewriting in the commercial class conducted by WPA teachers. The request for a teaching unit at the U.S. Army's huge flying field was made by Capt. Alvin B. Catt, welfare-education officer.
Road side robbery of travelers from Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge in 1868.
title
Road side robbery of travelers from Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge in 1868.
Subject
Fraud, Robberies, Roads, Criminals, Soldiers, Military officers, Cotton, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1868-01-28
Abstract
Text, January 28, 1868. Highway Robbery. Published in the Tri-Weekly Advocate. Road side robbery of travelers from Livingston Parish near Baton Rouge. The victims were A.L. and H. Zeigler and Jno. A. Smiley of Livingston Parish. They were robbed by one white and one African American man, posing as a United States officer and soldier, respectively.
Reward offered for deserted soldiers in New Orleans Louisiana in 1819.
title
Reward offered for deserted soldiers in New Orleans Louisiana in 1819.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Military deserters, Soldiers, Criminals
Date Issued
1819-02-10
Abstract
Text, February 10, 1819. 90 Dollars Reward. Deserted. Ninety dollar reward offered for deserted soldiers from Ireland and Connecticut in New Orleans, Louisiana. If found the soldiers are to be returned to E.J. Lambert, Lieutenant Artillery Commander. Published in the Louisiana Gazette.
Obituary of the death of Mr. Guillaume de Lamar of Nantz in 1829
title
Obituary of the death of Mr. Guillaume de Lamar of Nantz in 1829
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Death, Soldiers
Date Issued
1829-06-07
Abstract
Text, June 7, 1829. Announcement of the death of Mr. Guillaume de Lamar of Nantz.
Raising of the flag at the Pentagon Barracks in Baton Rouge Louisiana circa 1940
title
Raising of the flag at the Pentagon Barracks in Baton Rouge Louisiana circa 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Flags, Flagpoles, Barracks, Military facilities, Soldiers
Date Issued
1940, 1949
Abstract
B/W photo, circa 1940. The Pentagon Barracks in Baton Rouge. Raising the Flag on Pentagon grounds.
Dancing lessons for servicemen in Louisiana during World War II in the early 1940s
title
Dancing lessons for servicemen in Louisiana during World War II in the early 1940s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dancers, Dance, Military life, Education, Teachers, Soldiers, Military uniforms
Date Issued
1940, 1949
Abstract
B/W photo, early 1940s. Dancing lessons for servicemen. Dance instructor shows one young man how to dance as others watch from behind. Probably at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish Louisiana.
Night school conducted by WPA education division for enlisted men during World War II at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish in 1940
title
Night school conducted by WPA education division for enlisted men during World War II at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish in 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Education, Soldiers, Military art & science, Education, Mathematics, Military air pilots
Date Issued
1940-08-03
Abstract
B/W photo, August 3, 1940. Barksdale Air Field. Night school conducted by WPA education division for enlisted men. General view of students attending classes directed by Mrs. Gladys Harrison, WPA teacher. The boys are taught advanced English, mathematics, spelling, typing, bookkeeping and shorthand. Six WPA teachers conduct the classes. About 100 soldiers attend classes five nights each week for three hours. They are all high school graduates but must have more schooling to qualify them as pilots. Photo taken during World War II. The total enrollment is 250 boys who are about 20 years old. In peace time, a college degree is needed to become a pilot but due to the national defense program this rigid requirement has been lifted and only a high school education is required. Officers in charge have eliminated unimportant subjects and hold classes in mathematics necessary to aerodynamics.
Biography of Paul Octave Herbert
title
Biography of Paul Octave Herbert
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Herbert, Paul Octave, Governors, Soldiers
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Text, 1930s. Biography of Paul Octave Herbert, soldier and Louisiana ex-governor.
Marriage announcement of Mr. John Sojourne, 92 years old of DeSoto Parish, to a bride (name omitted) between 45 and 50 years old.
title
Marriage announcement of Mr. John Sojourne, 92 years old of DeSoto Parish, to a bride (name omitted) between 45 and 50 years old.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Marriage, Weddings, Baptist churches, Soldiers, Older people
Abstract
Text, date unknown. An Aged Bridegroom. Marriage announcement of Mr. John Sojourne, 92 years old of DeSoto Parish, to a bride (name omitted) between 45 and 50 years old. Sojourne served as a soldier in the war with Great Britain in 1812 and has been married five times.
Biography of John Randolph Grymes
title
Biography of John Randolph Grymes
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Grymes, J. Randolph, Legislators, Soldiers, Lawyers
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Text, 1930s. Biography of John Randolph Grymes, soldier and lawyer, 1796-1854.
Benjamin Franklin Jonas, Senator and Soldier
title
Benjamin Franklin Jonas, Senator and Soldier
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Legislators, Soldiers
Date Issued
1935
Abstract
Text. Biography. Benjamin Franklin Jonas, Senator and Soldier.
Secretary of War issues Public Notice to officers of the Additional Regular Troops concerning Uniforms
title
Secretary of War issues Public Notice to officers of the Additional Regular Troops concerning Uniforms
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Military uniforms, Soldiers
Date Issued
1808-07-26
Abstract
Text. Secretary of War issues Public Notice to officers of the Additional Regular Troops concerning Uniforms. Louisiana Gazette; July 26, 1808; p. 3, c. 3.
Black man shoots Rebel soldier, causes concern, and guards are posted around the city
title
Black man shoots Rebel soldier, causes concern, and guards are posted around the city
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Soldiers, Civil War (United States 1861-1865), Guns, Shooting, African Americans
Date Issued
1863-03-25
Abstract
Text. Black man shoots Rebel soldier, causes concern, and guards are posted around the city. Daily True Delta; March 25, 1863; p. 2, c. 2.
Jordan P. Noble, "Old Jordan" and Andrew Jackson's drummer, was at court
title
Jordan P. Noble, "Old Jordan" and Andrew Jackson's drummer, was at court
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, African Americans, War of 1812 (1812-1815), Drums, Soldiers, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Date Issued
1888-12-15
Abstract
Text. Jordan P. Noble, "Old Jordan" and Andrew Jackson's drummer, was at court. Daily States; December 15, 1888; p. 2, c. 2.
History and description of the haunted Spanish barracks in New Orleans, Louisiana, including its past prisoners and torturing techniques.
title
History and description of the haunted Spanish barracks in New Orleans, Louisiana, including its past prisoners and torturing techniques.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Haunted houses, Ghosts, Soldiers, Military camps, Military facilities, Barracks, Rats, Gold, Punishment devices, Punishment & torture, Atrocities, Prisoners, Dance
Date Issued
[193-]
Abstract
Text, circa 1930s. The Haunted Spanish Barracks. History and description of the haunted Spanish barracks in New Orleans, Louisiana, including its past prisoners and torturing techniques. Past atrocities to prisoner and odd supernatural events, including a troupe of dancing rats are prevalent.
Biography of Randall Lee Gibson
title
Biography of Randall Lee Gibson
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892, Civil War (United States 1861-1865), Legislators, Sugar plantations, Lawyers, Soldiers, Generals
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Text, 1930s. Biography of Randall Lee Gibson, Louisiana representative, senator, lawyer, soldier and Spanish ambassador.
Legion dance for servicemen on Royal Street in New Orleans in 1942
title
Legion dance for servicemen on Royal Street in New Orleans in 1942
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dance, Dance parties, Military life, Soldiers
Date Issued
1942
Abstract
B/W photo, 1942. Canadian sailor, United States serviceman, legionnaire, etc. with female companions at Legion dance for servicemen. Legion dance held at Legion House on Royal Street in New Orleans.
Night classes being conducted by WPA teachers for enlisted men at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana in 1940
title
Night classes being conducted by WPA teachers for enlisted men at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana in 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Soldiers, Classrooms, Military education, Teachers
Date Issued
1940-08-03
Abstract
B&W photo, August 3, 1940. Night classes at Barksdale Air Force Base. Shreveport, La. Bossier Parish. Written on photo: Night school conducted by WPA education division for enlisted men. General view of students attending classes directed by Mrs. Gladys Harrison, WPA teacher. The boys are taught advanced English, mathematics, spelling, typing, bookkeeping, shorthand. Six WPA teachers conduct the classes. About 100 soldiers attend classes five night each week for three hours. They are all high school graduates but must have more schooling to qualify them as pilots. The total enrollment is 250 boys who are about 20 years old. In peace time, a college degree is needed to become a pilot but due to the national defene program this rigid requirement has been lifted and only a high school education is required. Officers in charge have eliminated unimportant subjects and hold classes in mathematics necessary to aerodynamics.

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