Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Folklife
A black and white reproduction of a head and shoulders portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who wrote Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie, in 1847.
Search Results for: Huey P. Long
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Earl Kemp Long
Government, Politics & Law
A portrait of former Louisiana governor, Earl Kemp Long.
Encyclopedia Entries
Longism
Government, Politics & Law, History
“Longism” refers to both the political machine and the radical populist doctrine established by Huey Long in Louisiana in 1928.
Anti-Longism
Government, Politics & Law, History
Huey P. Long was one of the most colorful and controversial politicians in Louisiana history. Admiration of his leadership was strong, but so was contempt; the contempt ultimately resulted in his death at the hand of a disgruntled citizen.
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Merchants’ Exchange, New Orleans, LA. (longitudinal section)
Architecture
In 1835, architect James H. Dakin moved to New Orleans from New York to establish a practice with his brother, Charles Bingley, and James Gallier. Dakin's New Orleans designs include Merchants' Hall (shown), St. Patrick's Church, and many of the original Tulane University buildings.
Gallier City Hall (longitudinal section)
Architecture
Architects James and Charles Dakin created this architectural rendering of Gallier Hall c. 1838. Their design was never executed.
Professor Longhair
Music
Professor Longhair combined elements of rock, R&B, funk, and reggae to invent a new style of music unique to New Orleans.
Earl Kemp Long leaving for state hospital
Government, Politics & Law
Governor Earl K. Long photographed just after arriving at the state hospital at Mandeville, June 18, 1959.
Earl Long
Art, Government, Politics & Law
Earl Long, the irascible forty-fifth governor of Louisiana, is depicted giving a speech in this painting by Louisiana artist George Rodrigue.
Professor Longhair
Music
Plaque and tribute to Henry Roeland Byrd, better known as Professor Longhair or simply Fess, above the stage at Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana.
