Author: Lora Diane Peppers
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List of Franciscan Sisters who have Worked at St. Francis Hospital.
I recently had a relative in the hospital, which gave me a chance to browse their photo collection that lines the hallway of the first floor. I will post some…
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Bob Hope Comes to Monroe
This is a full page ad asking locals to buy War Bonds. This was in 1943, in the middle of WWII. Everyone who did buy a bond, got a free…
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The Liberty Nite Club
This is a very rare ad from 1946, for the Liberty Nite Club. It was very rare for black owned businesses to advertise in white owned newspapers! The Liberty was…
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Something very big is coming to the Ouachita Parish Public Library!
Sorry for the poor quality of photo! it was taken with my cell phone. This is a snippet of a title page of a book never published. Those of you…
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Drawing of the old ONB/Central Bank Building
I found this copy of a drawing of the old Ouachita National Bank and Central Bank & Trust building, stuck in a ratty binder down in south Louisiana this weekend.…
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Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella appear at Casino Park
Another jaw-dropper. Can you imagine seeing Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella play? WOW!
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Jerry Lee Lewis
In a small, nondescript building located in the 400 block of DeSiard Street, was a dance/pool hall named Blackie’s Club, located above the People’s Clothing store. One of the biggest…
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Another Photo From the LA Purchase Ball Reenactment, 1953
This one made me smile! Who is that under that fake beard? Yes, that is former Governor and TV/Radio station founder, James A. Noe! I would guess the “King” was…
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Claire Lee Chennault
I’m just SO excited! I’m getting way ahead of the department by posting this, but I couldn’t wait! I took these two photos with my cell phone, so sorry about…
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 