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l family members. He was eventually sent to a “retirement center” and apparently did make contact again with his family. Don Fenner died of pneumonia in 2001. His ashes were returned to Seattle. Through his journals, Fenner provides present and future generations with a seldom seen insight into the daily lives regrettably shared by thousands living without homes on the streets in old New Orleans. — Mark Cave Curator of Manuscripts “Telling the Stories of Our Region to New Orleans and the World” The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum and research center dedicated to the history of New Orleans and Louisiana. The public is invited to tour the Collection’s galleries, house museum, and exhibitions, and to use its research facilities. Visit the Shop at the Collection for unusual gift items and books. Learn about specific items and enjoy lively discussion with the curators. Talks begin at 12:30 p.m. For information, call (504) 523-4662. Visit The Collection Online: www.hnoc.org E-mail: hnocinfo@hnoc.org 1 The Collection 533 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-4662 LECTURES Third Annual Francisco Bouligny Lecture Revolt and Reconciliation in Early Hispañola: Enriquillo and the First Treaty in the Americas Ida Altman, lecturer March 9, 2006 Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street Seventh Annual Bill Russell Lecture Bob Greene and the World of Jelly Roll Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street April 21, 2006 Fifth Annual Les Comédiens Français Lecture The String Quartets of Chevalier de St. Georges, Hayden and Mozart, with members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra April 25, 2006 Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street Eighth Annual Genealogy Lecture Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street August 2006 1 Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 598-7171 PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS Louisiana Portraits after 1803 The Historic New Orleans Collection, Counting House, 533 Royal Street. Louisiana Sites and Citizens Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street. EXHIBITIONS Common Routes: St. Domingue G Louisiana March 14 — June 30 533 Royal Street Tuesdays through Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. In the exhibition, rare and intriguing items spanning centuries illustrate the fascinating stories of St. Domingue’s history and its relationship with Louisiana. Highlights include Spanish tropical armor; artifacts from the slave trade, plans for theaters, prisons, and gardens in St. Domingue; and Les Cenelles, the first book of poetry published by African-Americans in the United States and written by free people of color descended from St. Domingue. A catalogue accompanies the exhibition and lectures and educational activities are planned. Common Routes: St. Domingue G Louisiana showcases more than 150 objects from private lenders and institutions in Spain, France, Canada, and the United States and promises to enthrall both residents and tourists. 1 Hours: Williams Gallery 533 Royal Street Tuesdays – Saturdays 9:30 – 4:30 p.m., except holidays. No charge for admission. Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street Tuesdays – Saturdays 9:30 – 4:30 p.m., except holidays No charge for admission. 1 Tours: Williams Residence Enter at 533 Royal Street: 10 & 11 a.m., and 2 & 3 p.m. Admission charge: $5 School group tours of the exhibition free of charge. Call Bunny Hinckley at (504) 598-7182 for reservations. GALLERY TALKS Wednesdays — 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to free Wednesday gallery talks highlighting particular themes in the exhibition Common Routes: St. Domingue • Louisiana. Winter 2005-06/LOUISIANA CULTURAL VISTAS 51 http://www.hnoc.org

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Louisiana Cultural Vistas - Winter 2005 Contents Letters Editor’s Column Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Louisiana State Museum After Katrina: “It’s time somebody woke us us up.” Missing New Orleans On Perilous Ground The Buildings of Louisiana (Architectural History by Karen Kingsley) Historic New Orleans Collection Louisiana Association of Museums Back to New Orleans Diary of a Displaced Person Jazz Notes (Music History by Bruce Raeburn) Cradle of the Stars The Terrible and the Brave Bookstand (Book Review by Thomas Uskali) Sound Advice (Music Review by Ben Sandmel) Forum (Commentary by James Lee Burke)

Louisiana Cultural Vistas - Winter 2005-2006

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