History
Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges, one of four African American girls to integrate the New Orleans public school system in 1960, came to symbolize the innocence and bravery of the children involved in the effort.
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Art
Samuel Blessing
Of the hundreds of photographers in New Orleans during the second half of the nineteenth century, Samuel T. Blessing stands out for his longevity, production, and business acumen.
Music
Sidney Bechet
Clarinetist and soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet was one of the first great soloists of traditional New Orleans jazz.
Music
Sweet Emma Barrett
Self-taught jazz pianist Sweet Emma Barrett was able to follow any piece of music after hearing it only once.
Art
Syndey Byrd
South Louisiana's musical traditions and Carnival celebrations fueled photographer Syndey Byrd's work for more than thirty years.
Sports & Recreation
Terry Bradshaw
Louisiana's Terry Bradshaw won four Super Bowls as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s.
Art
Turner Browne
Turner Browne, a still photographer and cinematographer, is best known for "Louisiana Cajuns/Cajuns de la Louisiane," published in 1977.
Sports & Recreation
Vida Blue
Louisiana pitcher Vida Blue became an award-winning baseball player for the Oakland Athletics.
Sports & Recreation
Willard Brown
Louisiana-born Willard Brown was a power-hitting star in Negro League baseball before the integration of the major leagues in 1947.
Art
William Henry Baker
William Henry Baker was a itinerant Grand Manner portrait painter active in the New Orleans area during the nineteenth century.
Art
William Henry Buck
Artist William Henry Buck was among the originators of the “bayou school” of painting in Louisiana.
Literature
William S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs called New Orleans home for a brief but dramatic period from 1948 to 1949.
