Monographs
Since 1977, the Jefferson Parish Historical Commission, a group appointed by the Jefferson Parish Council who also serve on the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Historical Society, has published the Jefferson Historical Series Monographs. You can find all published monographs for review at any Jefferson Parish public library. Members in good standing of the Jefferson Historical Society receive new monographs free upon publication.
The monographs listed here are available for purchase. Please note that quantities of some titles are limited. To place an order, you can download an order form here.
Monograph I: Placenames of Jefferson Parish
Monograph I: Placenames of Jefferson Parish by Dr. Leslie G. Whitbread, published in 1977 by the Jefferson Parish Historical Commission, is…
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Monograph II: Grand Isle on the Gulf – An Early History
"Grand Isle on the Gulf - An Early History" aims to provide a comprehensive historical overview of the island from…
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Monograph III: The Public Schools of Jefferson Parish Before the Civil War
This 91-page monograph likely provides a focused historical analysis of the foundational stages of public education in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana,…
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Monograph IV: De LaBarre: Life of a French Creole Family in Louisiana
The monograph "De LaBarre: Life of a French Creole Family in Louisiana" by William D. Reeves likely provides a detailed…
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Monograph V: The Administration of the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish Since the Civil War (1860 – 1940)
"The Administration of the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish Since the Civil War (1860 - 1940)" provides a detailed historical…
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Monograph VI: Life and Work of John McDonogh
The "Life and Work of John McDonogh," this monograph by William Allan, published by the Jefferson Parish Historical Commission, offers…
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Monograph VII: Elmwood
"Elmwood: The Historic Archeology of a Southeastern Louisiana Plantation," this monograph by R. Christopher Goodwin, Jill Karen Yakubik, and Cyd…
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Monograph VIII: Random Readings: The Jefferson Parish Yearly Review
"Random Readings: The Jefferson Parish Yearly Review," compiled and edited by Henry C. Bezou, is a curated collection of writings…
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Monograph IX: Gretna: A Sesquicentennial Salute
"Gretna: A Sesquicentennial Salute" by Mary Grace Curry, Ph.D., serves as a comprehensive historical overview of Gretna, Louisiana, published to…
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Monograph X: Historical Markers
"Historical Markers" by Msgr. Henry C. Bezou, acts as a comprehensive guide to the historical markers of Jefferson Parish up…
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Monograph XI: Terre Haute De Barataria
"Terre Haute De Barataria" by Betsy Swanson, and the subtitle "An Historic Upland on an Old River Distributary Overlooked by…
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Monograph XII: Growth & Change in the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish: 1940 – 1960
"Growth & Change in the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish: 1940 - 1960," by Edith Graham provides a historical analysis…
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Monograph XIII: Rebellion of 1768 in Louisiana and the Manifesto of the Inhabitants
"The Rebellion of 1768 in Louisiana and the Manifesto of the Inhabitants," edited and translated by Wilbur E. Meneray, this…
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Monograph XIV: Westwego from Cheniere to Canal
"Westwego from Cheniere to Canal" by William D. Reeves with Daniel Alario, Sr., provides a comprehensive historical narrative of the town…
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Monograph XV: A Study of the Current Practices of Music Education in the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish (1969-1971)
"A Study of the Current Practices of Music Education in the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish (Louisiana 1969-1971)" by Bernice…
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Monograph XVI: Lost Plantation: The Rise and Fall of Seven Oaks
"Lost Plantation: The Rise and Fall of Seven Oaks" by Marc R. Matrana, offers a comprehensive historical narrative of a…
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Monograph XVII: Jefferson Parish Politicians of the Past and Present: 1825-2005
"Jefferson Parish Politicians of the Past and Present: 1825-2005" by Frank J. Borne, Jr., serves as a comprehensive historical record…
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Monograph XVIII: Jefferson Parish’s Modern Government on its Golden Anniversary: 1958-2008
"Jefferson Parish's Modern Government on its Golden Anniversary: 1958-2008" by Frank J. Borne, Jr., provides a historical overview and analysis…
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Monograph XIX: Gretna Trivia – Book One
"Gretna Trivia - Book One" by Mary Grace Curry, Ph.D., is an engaging and informative way to learn about the…
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