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No full textPrivateering Commissions Proposed Solution For Drug Smuggling ProblemLSG Meeting PlannedBeluche Book Due SoonNew Building Planned
The Best Laffite Lore
No full textMore has been written about Jean Laffite than about any other character in gulf Coast history, with the possible exception of Andrew Jackson and Herando de Soto
The Laffite Network
No full textThis spring marks the beginning of the Laffite Study Group's 13th year in existence. Once again, we are challenged by an impending financial crisis. As most of you are aware, the LSG is wholly dependent upon membership duessubs and gifts for operating funds
Threatened Suit Failed To Stop Show
No full textThe premiere of the 1958 "The Buccaneer" in New Orleans drew a very vocal protest from a descendant of William C.C. Claiborne, Henri de Blatheir Claiborne, then a retired US Navy Captain in Center Cross, Va. The great-grandson of the former Louisiana governor threatened to sue Paramount Pictures and the Saenger theater in New Orleans if they showed the film
A Wild Time In The Old Town
No full textProtection! Last night one of the city watch was using very insolent language to a gentleman's family, a Mr. Rochelle was passing, and on hearing such outrageous abuse, he ordered the fellow to be silent and to go away
Laffite Materials In The Rosenberg Library
No full textGalveston's Rosenberg Library, which opened in 1904, has one of the oldest historical collections in the state. The Galveston and Texas History Center contains manuscripts, maps, photographs, pamphlets, newspapers and books
Club Info
No full textThe Laffite Study Group was formed in 1975 to unite persons with an interest in Jean Laffite's role in history, folklore, and literature
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No full textLaffite's 200th yearPark Office RelocatedUniversity Offers Geneology ConferenceAn 1820 Treasur
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No full textJazz Magazine Relates Tale of Laffite and PlantationBienvenu Retires From NPSCommission Announces World's Fair PlansOld NewsNotice
Laffite and the Press
No full textAn unflattering comment on the activities of Jean Laffite appeared in the New Orleans press. The Louisiana Courier for Friday, November 29, 1822 (p.3. col, 1), informed its readers:..