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In This Issue
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A Little History… – Our feature story
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Notes from the Lakefront – Updates
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Ad of the Week – advertising blasts from the past!
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How you can help NOLA History Guy – Things you can do right now!
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NOLA Six Word Writing Challenge – Exercise your imagination!
A Little History… Freemasonry in Metairie Cemetery
Farwell family tomb in Metairie Cemetery. The patriarch, Charles Alphonzo Farwell, was a sugar broker in New Orleans. He was lauded for his efforts to protect the domestic sugar industry when sugar imports from Cuba and Central America were on the rise in the late 19th Century. Biographies of Mr. Farwell mention that he was a member of numerous clubs and civic organizations, including the Boston Club, which is noted as the primary behind-the-scenes organization for the Mystick Krewe of Comus. Farwell chose Freemasonry as his lasting public memory, placing the seal of the York Rite Knights Templar on his tomb, as well as the square-and-compasses of the Blue Lodge.
photo of Charles Alphonzo Farwell, published with his obituary, in 1917
detail of the tombstone
Note in the detail image, the last internment in this tomb was in 2007. These tombs continue as memorials to New Orleans families.
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Notes from the Lakefront
Talk at the Deutsches Haus on 20-September!
Speaking to Local Groups
The NOLA History Guy speaking calendar is getting busy! We just love that. Edward speaks to folks ranging from local church and social groups to presenting keynotes and history talks to conferences and conventions. If you’re a local group that brings in guest speakers, please consider NOLA History Guy!
Vintage Ad of the Week
This group of ads appeared in The Maroon, the student newspaper at Loyola University New Orleans, 30-September-1955. They offer insight on businesses marketing to undergraduates in the mid-50s. T. Pittari’s on S. Claiborne for a date, Morrison’s Cafeteria for when you’re not getting fancy. NOPSI advertised in the student newspapers not only to promote use of public transit (a no-brainer for students going downtown to this day), but to plant the seeds of using electric appliances in your future apartments and homes. Labiche’s placed a “co-op” ad that Arrow, the shirt manufacturer, likely covered the most of the cost.
How You Can Help NOLA History Guy
Things you can do RIGHT NOW to help us out!
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Buy my books! Edward Branley is the author of six books on New Orleans history. They’re available from local booksellers and all the usual online suspects.
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Book NOLA History Guy to speak at your event – Edward speaks to groups ranging in size to local groups like Kiwanis and Rotary to major conventions and trade shows.
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Buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi dot com. I just love this concept as a way to say thank you/tip creators you enjoy. Our idea of monetization is buying books and having us come to speak. If you see me at a coffee shop, stop and say hi. Otherwise, I’ll raise coffee cup to you if you treat me.
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Become a patron. Yes, we’re on Patreon. A lot of creators use the platform for direct monetization, and that’s great for them. We don’t have “exclusive content” for patrons. Still, if you think our history stuff is worth a dollar a month, go join!
NOLA Six Word Writing Challenge
In six words or less, write a story about this image.
Post your story to NOLAHistoryGuy.com on BlueSky, or to New Orleans Uncovered on Facebook. You can also email yours to nolasixwords@nolahistoryguy.com.
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