Monograph XI: Terre Haute De Barataria

• April 10, 2025

“Terre Haute De Barataria” by Betsy Swanson, and the subtitle “An Historic Upland on an Old River Distributary Overlooked by Forest in the Barataria Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve,” provides a focused historical and potentially environmental study of a specific, historically significant upland area within the Barataria Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, shedding light on its past and its importance within the broader context of the region.

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Monograph XII: Growth & Change in the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish: 1940 – 1960

• April 9, 2025

“Growth & Change in the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish: 1940 – 1960,” by Edith Graham provides a historical analysis of how the public school system in Jefferson Parish adapted to the significant demographic, social, and educational shifts that occurred in the mid-20th century. It would highlight the challenges and developments faced by the school administration and the community during this era of considerable change.

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Monograph XIII: Rebellion of 1768 in Louisiana and the Manifesto of the Inhabitants

• April 8, 2025

“The Rebellion of 1768 in Louisiana and the Manifesto of the Inhabitants,” edited and translated by Wilbur E. Meneray, this monograph provides a detailed historical examination of a pivotal moment in Louisiana’s colonial past, making a key primary document – the Manifesto – accessible to English-speaking readers through translation and offering scholarly context and analysis.

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Monograph XIV: Westwego from Cheniere to Canal

• April 7, 2025

“Westwego from Cheniere to Canal” by William D. Reeves with Daniel Alario, Sr., provides a comprehensive historical narrative of the town of Westwego, emphasizing its geographical development along key landforms and waterways, its economic foundations, and the life and culture of its community, drawing on local knowledge and historical sources.

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Monograph XV:  A Study of the Current Practices of Music Education in the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish (1969-1971)

• April 6, 2025

“A Study of the Current Practices of Music Education in the Public Schools of Jefferson Parish (Louisiana 1969-1971)” by Bernice Grandison Dennis, provides a systematic and in-depth analysis of the music education programs, teaching methods, resources, and challenges within the Jefferson Parish public school system during a specific two-year period in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It aimed to provide a factual basis for understanding and potentially improving music education in the parish.

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Monograph XVI: Lost Plantation: The Rise and Fall of Seven Oaks

• April 5, 2025

“Lost Plantation: The Rise and Fall of Seven Oaks” by Marc R. Matrana, offers a comprehensive historical narrative of a specific Louisiana plantation, tracing its journey from its establishment and prosperity to its eventual decline, providing insights into the lives of its inhabitants and the broader historical forces that shaped its destiny.

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Monograph XVIII:  Jefferson Parish’s Modern Government on its Golden Anniversary: 1958-2008

• April 2, 2025

“Jefferson Parish’s Modern Government on its Golden Anniversary: 1958-2008” by Frank J. Borne, Jr., provides a historical overview and analysis of the development and functioning of Jefferson Parish’s government during a crucial fifty-year period, highlighting its evolution, key figures, policy decisions, and responses to the changing needs of the community.

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Monograph XIX: Gretna Trivia – Book One

• April 1, 2025

“Gretna Trivia – Book One” by Mary Grace Curry, Ph.D., is an engaging and informative way to learn about the history, geography, and notable people of Gretna, Louisiana, presented in a question-and-answer format. It serves as a fun and accessible resource for those interested in the town’s past and present.

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