Download or read book New Orleans in the Forties written by Mary Lou Widmer and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans in the Forties delightfully documents a time when, though the war raged in Europe, high school girls could still flirt on the streetcar with high school boys, and one made a trip to the movies to see Mary Martin, Lana Turner, or William Holden. The author recalls such youthful, frivolous events as slurping sodas and wolfing down cake at Woolworth's on Canal Street, spending Friday nights at O'Shaugnessy's Bowling Alley on Airline Highway, or frolicking at Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park. This volume in the series explores the many changes that New Orleanians and their city went through before, during, and after the trying times of World War II. Mrs. Widmer fondly remembers the forties as she examines the city socially, politically, and architecturally, and includes a look at popular fads, sports, and other entertainment that boomed during this period in history. She takes a look at the expanding suburbs of New Orleans, and the effects that the end of the war had on growth and development in areas such as Gentilly Woods and the lakefront. The book also surveys the fashions of the day, and discusses developments in science and technology, with particular attention given to television and its effect upon society.
Download or read book New Orleans in the Forties written by Mary Lou Widmer and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Orleans 1900 to 1920 written by Mary Lou Widmer and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ways in which city leaders of early 1900s New Orleans tamed nature are described in a richly illustrated history that also recounts what the city's inhabitants were wearing and driving, where they were living, and how they whiled away idle time.
Download or read book New Orleans in the Thirties written by Mary Lou Widmer and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1989-09-30 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans in the Thirties offers a nostalgic view of life in New Orleans half a century ago through photographs and reminiscences. It was a time when Robert Maestri was mayor, the St. Charles streetcar made a complete loop, and the Pelicans won the Dixie Series in baseball. Moreover, it was a time when doctors made house calls and women donned gloves to go shopping. Fascinating period photographs accompany intimate and loving descriptions of the Crescent City of the thirties, capturing the mood and magic of that decade. This volume brings to life the New Orleans of the past and allows the reader to discover-or rediscover-the character of that time and place. The author's recollections will appeal to non-New Orleanians, that is, to anyone who grew up in America during the depression era. She recalls, for example, the leisurely pace of pre-television society in which radio held a powerfully unique role, as well as the headline fashions of the day and the cultural mores that now may seem quaint to many. Mary Lou Widmer, a native New Orleanian, is president of the South Louisiana Chapter of Romance Writers of America. She has written several articles for New Orleans publications, and is the author of Night Jasmine, Beautiful Crescent, and Lace Curtain . Widmer is also the author of New Orleans in the Twenties, New Orleans in the Forties, and New Orleans in the Fifties, all published by Pelican.
Download or read book Social Life in Old New Orleans written by Eliza Ripley and published by New York ; London : D. Appleton and Company. This book was released on 1912 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Orleans on Parade written by J. Mark Souther and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans on Parade tells the story of the Big Easy in the twentieth century. In this urban biography, J. Mark Souther explores the Crescent City's architecture, music, food and alcohol, folklore and spiritualism, Mardi Gras festivities, and illicit sex commerce in revealing how New Orleans became a city that parades itself to visitors and residents alike. Stagnant between the Civil War and World War II -- a period of great expansion nationally -- New Orleans unintentionally preserved its distinctive physical appearance and culture. Though business, civic, and government leaders tried to pursue conventional modernization in the 1940s, competition from other Sunbelt cities as well as a national economic shift from production to consumption gradually led them to seize on tourism as the growth engine for future prosperity, giving rise to a veritable gumbo of sensory attractions. A trend in historic preservation and the influence of outsiders helped fan this newfound identity, and the city's residents learned to embrace rather than disdain their past. A growing reliance on the tourist trade fundamentally affected social relations in New Orleans. African Americans were cast as actors who shaped the culture that made tourism possible while at the same time they were exploited by the local power structure. As black leaders' influence increased, the white elite attempted to keep its traditions -- including racial inequality -- intact, and race and class issues often lay at the heart of controversies over progress. Once the most tolerant diverse city in the South and the nation, New Orleans came to lag behind the rest of the country in pursuing racial equity. Souther traces the ascendancy of tourism in New Orleans through the final decades of the twentieth century and beyond, examining the 1984 World's Fair, the collapse of Louisiana's oil industry in the eighties, and the devastating blow dealt by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Narrated in a lively style and resting on a bedrock of research, New Orleans on Parade is a landmark book that allows readers to fully understand the image-making of the Big Easy.
Download or read book New Orleans in the Twenties written by Widmer, Mary Lou and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1993-10-31 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a decade of flappers, Prohibition, and unprecedented prosperity that abruptly ended with the crash of '29. In New Orleans, steamships lined the wharves, vaudeville gave way to "talkies," and William Faulkner's Sherwood Anderson and Other Famous Creoles was the first book produced by a new publisher called Pelican Publishing Company. Mary Lou Widmer's fourth retrospect of the city reminisces about how New Orleans welcomed the economic growth of the postwar twenties in its own special way. The Crescent City celebrated this prosperity, giving birth to jazz halls in the Vieux Carrand launching the careers of musicians like Louis Armstrong. It was the most progressive era in the city's history since before the Civil War. From politics to homelife there is hardly an aspect of life in the twenties Widmer does not touch upon. A full chapter is devoted to how the city known for Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras reacted to Prohibition. Indoor plumbing and electric lights became the standard in homes throughout the city. Transportation opened up new neighborhoods as cars became status symbols and the streetcar system took riders to every neighborhood in the city. Mary Lou Widmer, a native of New Orleans, is former president of the South Louisiana Chapter of Romance Writers of America. She has written several novels set in New Orleans. A certified descendant of settlers in the area prior to the Louisiana Purchase, she is a member of the Louisiana Colonials and the Daughters of 1812. She is also the author of New Orleans in the Thirties, New Orleans in the Forties, and New Orleans in the Fifties, all published by Pelican.
Download or read book Social life in old New Orleans written by Eliza Ripley and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Children should be seen and not heard.” Children were neither seen nor heard in the days of which I write, the days of 1840. They led the simple life, going and coming in their own unobtrusive way, making no stir in fashionable circles, with laces and flounces and feathered hats. There were no ready-made garments then for grown-ups, much less for children. It was before California gold mines, before the Mexican war, before money was so abundant that we children could turn up our little noses at a picayune. I recall the time when Alfred Munroe descended from Boston upon the mercantile world of New Orleans, and opened on Camp Street a “one price” clothing store for men. Nobody had ever heard of one price, and no deviation, for anything, from a chicken to a plantation. The fun of hectoring over price, and feeling, no matter how the trade ended, you had a bargain after all, was denied the customers of Mr. Alfred Munroe. The innovation was startling, but Munroe retired with a fortune in course of time.
Download or read book Bohemian New Orleans written by Jeff Weddle and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of a small but mighty publisher in the vanguard of the small press revolution
Download or read book New Orleans in the Sixties written by Mary Lou Widmer and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this, her fifth book in the series describing past decades in New Orleans' history, local author and historian Mary Lou Widmer offers readers unique glimpses into the turbulent and triumphal 1960s. The decade of the sixties was one that confounded America like no period before. It ushered in a time of social change and tension. In New Orleans, this period was visible in the city's skyline as the face of New Orleans began to change. Tourism became a major concern, construction on the Superdome began, some of the biggest buildings were built, and the Saints came marching in. Packed with photographs and reminiscences of an important decade in the evolution of this American metropolis, New Orleans in the Sixties is a unique accomplishment that will interest both residents and lovers of the Crescent City.
Download or read book Social Life in Old New Orleans written by Eliza Ripley and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1999-12-31 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Southern woman details life in antebellum New Orleans society as she witnessed it in this 1912 memoir. The wonder and beauty of the antebellum South comes alive once again in the memory of Eliza Ripley. Born in 1832, Ripley witnessed firsthand the changing South and lamented the loss of elegant Southern balls and wedding traditions, such as having the ceremony in the house’s parlor. Having spent most of her childhood in New Orleans, Ripley documents every facet of life in New Orleans and along the river, from spring housekeeping to slave narratives. She recounts past journeys on steamboats, which she calls palatials, and her favorite ship, the Grey Eagle, which featured staterooms and a social hall. She remembers the songs her own mother once sang to her and the simple joy of an old wooden rocking chair. In this memoir, Ripley masterfully creates the New Orleans that existed before the Civil War. Her plain but descriptive language captures the essence of the time and the sweet nostalgia of her memories of a lost era.
Download or read book The Fabulous Forties 1840 1850 A Presentation of Private Life written by Meade Minnigerode and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social life in old New Orleans Being recollections of my girlhood written by Eliza Ripley and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step Back in Time and Experience the Charms of Old New Orleans with Eliza Ripley's Memoir Transport yourself to the enchanting world of old New Orleans with 'Social Life in Old New Orleans: Being Recollections of My Girlhood' by Eliza Ripley. Through the vivid recollections of her girlhood, Ripley offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era filled with romance, intrigue, and Southern charm. Experience the Splendor of Antebellum New Orleans 'Social Life in Old New Orleans' invites readers to step back in time to the antebellum South, where the streets of New Orleans teemed with life, culture, and opulence. Through Ripley's evocative prose, you'll wander through the grand ballrooms of the French Quarter, stroll along the banks of the Mississippi River, and mingle with the city's elite in their stately mansions. From elaborate social gatherings to intimate family moments, Ripley captures the essence of life in old New Orleans with charm and nostalgia. Whether attending lavish cotillions, sampling Creole cuisine, or simply enjoying the company of friends and family on a lazy afternoon, each page is filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of a bygone era. Meet the Colorful Characters of Old New Orleans At the heart of 'Social Life in Old New Orleans' are its colorful characters—aristocrats and artists, debutantes and dandies, slaves and socialites—all brought to life with warmth and affection by Ripley's pen. From her own family members to the colorful personalities she encountered in New Orleans society, Ripley's memoir is populated with a cast of unforgettable characters who will capture your imagination and your heart. Through their stories and interactions, Ripley paints a rich tapestry of antebellum New Orleans, highlighting the complexities of race, class, and culture in the pre-Civil War South. As you follow the ups and downs of their lives, you'll find yourself drawn into a world of passion, intrigue, and drama that feels as vibrant and alive today as it did over a century ago. Why 'Social Life in Old New Orleans' Is a Timeless Classic: Historical Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of antebellum New Orleans and Southern culture through Eliza Ripley's firsthand accounts and vivid descriptions. Captivating Narratives: Lose yourself in the captivating stories and anecdotes of old New Orleans society, brought to life with warmth, humor, and nostalgia. Cultural Significance: Explore the social customs, traditions, and values of a bygone era, and discover how they continue to shape the fabric of New Orleans society today. Personal Reflection: Experience the joys, sorrows, triumphs, and challenges of Eliza Ripley's girlhood through her intimate and heartfelt recollections.Don't miss your chance to experience the splendor and romance of old New Orleans with 'Social Life in Old New Orleans: Being Recollections of My Girlhood' by Eliza Ripley. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of memoirs, or simply curious about life in the antebellum South, this timeless classic is sure to captivate and enchant readers of all ages.
Download or read book The Fabulous Forties 1840 50 written by Meade Minnigerode and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Acknowledgment" [bibliography]: p. xi-xii.
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Download or read book New Orleans Cuisine written by Susan Tucker and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2009 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "New Orleans Cuisine: Fourteen Signature Dishes and Their Histories provides essays on the unparalleled recognition New Orleans has achieved as the Mecca of mealtime. Devoting each chapter to a signature cocktail, appetizer, sandwich, main course, staple, or dessert, contributors from the New Orleans Culinary Collective plate up the essence of the Big Easy through its number one export: great cooking. This book views the city's cuisine as a whole, forgetting none of its flavorful ethnic influences--French, African American, German, Italian, Spanish, and more"--Page 2 of cover.
Download or read book New Orleans in the Twenties written by Mary Lou Widmer and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a decade of flappers, Prohibition, and unprecedented prosperity that abruptly ended with the crash of '29. In New Orleans, steamships lined the wharves, vaudeville gave way to "talkies," and William Faulkner's Sherwood Anderson and Other Famous Creoles was the first book produced by a new publisher called Pelican Publishing Company. Mary Lou Widmer's fourth retrospect of the city reminisces about how New Orleans welcomed the economic growth of the postwar twenties in its own special way. The Crescent City celebrated this prosperity, giving birth to jazz halls in the Vieux Carri1/2 and launching the careers of musicians like Louis Armstrong. It was the most progressive era in the city's history since before the Civil War. From politics to homelife there is hardly an aspect of life in the twenties Widmer does not touch upon. A full chapter is devoted to how the city known for Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras reacted to Prohibition. Indoor plumbing and electric lights became the standard in homes throughout the city. Transportation opened up new neighborhoods as cars became status symbols and the streetcar system took riders to every neighborhood in the city. Mary Lou Widmer, a native of New Orleans, is former president of the South Louisiana Chapter of Romance Writers of America. She has written several novels set in New Orleans. A certified descendant of settlers in the area prior to the Louisiana Purchase, she is a member of the Louisiana Colonials and the Daughters of 1812. She is also the author of New Orleans in the Thirties, New Orleans in the Forties, and New Orleans in the Fifties, all published by Pelican.
