NW La Archives

Northwest Louisiana Archives. Historical records and manuscripts relating to the Shreveport area, northwest Louisiana, and the lower Red River region.

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Workers building a walkway on Texas Avenue, Shreveport, LA, 1900.

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From the Don Graham photograph collection:
At 60 pounds, this pumpkin outweighed the baby (Halloween 1967).

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This is the America I recognize...

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For Archives Month, NWLA Archives decided to shine the spotlight on the domestic arts. Check out our online exhibit, "What's Cooking? Domestic Arts in the Archives." https://t.co/NejsAlPbQZ

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Ever wondered what an archivist does, exactly? On Oct. 3 archivists around the country will answer your questions about any & all things archives. #AskAnArchivist Day is open to everyone. Just tweet a question and include the hashtag #AskAnArchivist in your tweet.

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“It’s good for the soul when you give back.” CRI Volunteer Hallie Smith - High School Junior

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Summer traditionally means America's favorite pastime. That may not be as true as it once was. Shreveport's love of baseball has been, at best, an on-again, off-again affair. Here's a quick glimpse from @nwlaarchives https://t.co/irFjCI8IKw

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Opening day at the ballpark, also known at the time as Gasser Park, in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was on the edge of downtown. The Shreveport Gassers won the Texas League Championship that year. The attendance on opening day set a league record.

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Women activists have changed our culture on many occasions. In Shreveport, women marched against liquor in 1928.

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Congratulations, Mack! https://t.co/fGqE1ZHWnz

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Happy Happy Birthday to Community Renewal’s founder Mack McCarter!! Our world is a better place because of you!

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Pioneer Heritage Day is coming up at LSUS, October 14, 2017. Be a part of living history for a day.

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Shreveport has a long labor history, once celebrated with Labor Day parades. This one was in 1920 on Texas Avenue.

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LSUS is turning 50 this fall. Happy Birthday, Pilots!

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Happy 4th of July, America. YMCA Campers raising a 49-star flag for July 4, July 2, 1959.

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Did you know that KDAQ began broadcasting Prairie Home Companion thirty years ago this year--March 7, 1987?

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LSUS celebrates its 42nd commencement on May 14, 2017. LSUS awarded its first Bachelor's degrees May 15, 1975. Kudos to all our graduates!

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For Women's History month, NWLA Archives features women's collections. Check them out at: https://t.co/T2fqWrtAUM

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Want to learn more strategies for researching your family history? Join ArkLaTex Genealogists for a spring seminar https://t.co/ubGe31K8ND

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February is Black History month. Check out our featured collections documenting that history in NWLA https://t.co/9piDffSIpc