Historic Shreveport-Bossier
Author : Marguerite R. Plummer
Publisher : HPN Books
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 30,91 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 1893619087
On the Black Side of Shreveport
Author : Willie Burton
Publisher :
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 29,32 MB
Release : 1983
Category : African Americans
ISBN :
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The Blacker the Berry
Author : Willie Burton
Publisher :
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 18,34 MB
Release : 2002
Category : African Americans
ISBN :
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Shreveport in Vintage Postcards
Author : Eric J. Brock
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 30,39 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738517469
Book Description
Between the end of the 19th century and the present day, roughly 2,000 postcards were produced depicting scenes and landmarks in the city of Shreveport and the surrounding area. Most of these were made and distributed during the golden age of postcards, from approximately 1905 through the 1920s. In all, more than half of Shreveport's 170-year history is represented on postcards. Ranging from advertising and promotional cards to scenic views and fold-out souvenirs, the cards showcased the community's growth and development.
Shreveport, a History
Author : Maude Hearn O'Pry
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 29,75 MB
Release :
Category : Shreveport (La.)
ISBN :
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Eric Brock's Shreveport
Author : Brock, Eric J.
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 27,28 MB
Release : 2001-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781455603862
Book Description
Today, Shreveport boasts the largest collection of important twentieth-century buildings in the state of Louisiana, and is surpassed only by New Orleans in the number of locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Well-known Shreveport historian Eric J. Brock details the history of the city's commerce, civic development, neighborhoods, architecture, cemeteries, peculiar events, culture, religion, and education. Based on his columns for the long-running series, "The Presence of the Past," which appeared weekly in the Shreveport JournalPage, it is the result of many years of documentation and research. One can witness the breakup of the Great Raft, relive the yellow fever epidemic of 1873, sing along at the Louisiana Hayride, and retrace the steps of Martin Luther King, Jr. Written in response to an overwhelming number of requests and suggestions for a book of its kind, Eric Brock's Shreveport should fill the void for academic books depicting the area.
Shreveport
Author : Eric J. Brock
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 34,44 MB
Release : 1998-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781531660468
Book Description
Shreveport, Louisiana, is a town with a history as fascinating as it is long. From the settlement of the area at the start of the nineteenth century, through the city's founding in 1836, to Shreveport's role as state capital during the Civil War, up until its present-day role as one of Louisiana's leading cities, figures ranging from snagboat operators to Huey P. Long have worked, lived, and played in this city by the Red River.
Wicked Shreveport
Author : Bernadette J. Palombo
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2012-03-04
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1614233667
Book Description
In the rough-and-tumble days of the nineteenth century, Shreveport was on the very edge of the countrys western frontier. It was a city struggling to tame lawlessness, and its streets were rocked by duels, lynchings and shootouts. A new century and Prohibition only brought a fresh wave of crime and scandal. The port city became a haunt for the likes of notorious bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde and home to the influential socialite and Madam Annie McCune. From Fred Lockhart, aka the Butterfly Man, to serial killers Nathanial Code and Danny Rolling, Shreveport played reluctant host to an even deadlier cast of characters. Their tales and more make up the devilish history of the Deep South in Wicked Shreveport.
Shreveport: Faces of the Past
Author : Eric J. Brock
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,81 MB
Release : 2002-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781531609580
Book Description
A city's history is made by its people, and for over 165 years the people of Shreveport, Louisiana have been building a rich heritage. From everyday residents to community leaders, from educators and clergy to entertainers and celebrities, Shreveport's citizens have created a lasting legacy. Here, readers are presented with a collective portrait of the city, including images from both its distant and not-so-distant past. Photographs of ordinary as well as extraordinary people, revealing their lives and their culture, preserve significant moments in time. While it is not possible to include them all in a single book, this volume does much to create a picture of the numerous talented, industrious, and spirited citizens who have contributed to the community's development. Their names are found on local streets, parks, buildings, and monuments; yet, their stories are often unknown. In this volume, readers will meet some of these colorful figures, putting faces with the names that present-day Shreveport residents know so well.
History of the Shreveport Times
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 27,57 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Times (Shreveport, La.)
ISBN :
