More Books about Jefferson Parish History
Welcome to the Jefferson Parish Historical Society’s bookshelf! Here, you’ll discover a carefully selected collection of books that illuminate the captivating history of our parish. These publications offer a variety of perspectives and in-depth explorations of the people, places, and events that have defined Jefferson Parish. Whether you’re a long-time resident, a new neighbor, or a dedicated researcher, these books provide essential insights into our unique heritage, from its earliest settlements and dynamic communities to its cultural growth and key moments.
Historic Jefferson Parish: From Shore to Shore
Written by Jefferson Parish's leading historian in the mid-1970s, Historic Jefferson Parish: From Shore to Shore has recently been re-printed…
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Images of America: Metairie
Written by a longtime resident of Metairie, Metairie, of Arcadia Books' Images of America Series, chronicles the origins of one…
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Jefferson Parish Politicians of the Past and Present: 1825-2001
Written by an employee of the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, the book was compiled largely by research in courthouse…
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Lost Plantations of the South
Following on his success with Lost Plantation: The Rise and Fall of Seven Oaks, which chronicled the life and demise…
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Mel Ott: The Little Giant of Baseball
Written by Fred Stein, this biography of Gretna native Mel Ott chronicles Ott's success in major league baseball.
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Metairie: A Tongue of Land to Pasture
Written by a respected historian in the mid-1970's, Metairie: A Tongue of Land to Pasture has recently been re-printed in…
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Ochsner’s: An Informal History of the South’s Largest Private Medical Center
Written by a former correspondent and bureau chief for the New Orleans States-Item, Oschner's provides an informal look at the…
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The Legacy of John McDonogh
Written by the authority on the subject, this book profiles the life and legacy of the somewhat controversial, antebellum benefactor…
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Westwego Remembered
"Westwego Remembered" is the title of a book written by Daniel P. Alario and Zenobia "BeBe" Alario Rebstock, detailing the history…
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Wild About Harry
Written by Deno Seder, this book profiles Jefferson Parish's most popular and controversial political figure--Sheriff Harry Lee.
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