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How To Start a Graduate School Essay?

Do you commence with a story? Do you begin with a reflection on the focus of your forthcoming graduate studies? Do you start at the beginning? And where exactly is that? If you want your graduate essay to grab the attention of the graduate admission representative, then keep reading this article… The graduate admissions committee is looking for a snapshot of you – Where you've been, Where you want to go, and What you want t… Continue

Added by Maria Pittman on December 8, 2009 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Flickr Photo Groups

Flickr Group - Louisiana Cemetery Preservation - http://www.flickr.com/groups/936278@N20/pool/ Louisiana Cemeteries - general cemetery photos http://www.flickr.com/groups/lacemeteries/ Continue

Added by Louisiana Cemetery Preservation Wiki & Blog - wiki_master on November 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Googled - Alphenia Plantation, C. Moore

Mounds On Alphenia Plantation, Tensas Parish.

Alphenia Plantation, bordering Tensas river, the owner of which is Mr. F. E. Bowman, who resides upon it, has in sight from the water three interesting mounds, all of which, with extensive summit-plateaus, probably have been about square at one time, though wash of rain has rounded the co… Continue

Added by Louisiana Cemetery Preservation Wiki & Blog - wiki_master on November 1, 2009 at 6:50am — No Comments

Blythe Cemetery in Catahoula Parish

This cemetery is located in upper Catahoula Parish very near the Caldwell Parish line. Directions: Upon turning onto Dan Road (north of LA Hwy 124), Danville Landing Road is located 0.5 miles on the right. Cemetery is located behind the mail box inside the fence. This is near Duty, between Duty and Rosefield on LA Hwy 124. The small fenced in area was grown up in weeds and bushes, but could easily be cleaned up. The cemetery is listed in the USGS Geographic Names Information System. I did not fi… Continue

Added by Marlon Ebey on October 17, 2009 at 8:37pm — No Comments

Cemetery Reports

The following items were posted to Facebook, Louisiana Cemetery Preservation, sent to the Louisiana Cemetery Board, and members of the wiki, Louisiana Cemetery Preservation. There are two new cemeteries being reported as neglected and in need of assistance. One is located in Catahoula Parish and is identified on the Louisiana Cemetery Preservation Ning here http://louisiana-cemetery-preservation.ning.com/forum/topics/old-cemetery-found The other is located in Southwest Tensas Parish and has bee… Continue

Added by Louisiana Cemetery Preservation Wiki & Blog - wiki_master on August 24, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Cemetery vandalism shocks family

Abby Tabor/Staff Family members Paula Ledet (from left), Paul Porche and Jannard Porche look at a damaged tomb Wednesday afternoon in St. Louis Cemetery in Bayou Blue. By Raymond Legendre Staff Writer Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Last Modifi… Continue

Added by lucretia mcbride on June 18, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Spring Time is here now what......

Well Spring is finally here so it means its time to clean out all of the closets. But before anyone throws anything away this year make sure to check and see if what you intend to throw away doesn't have any value to it. I have seen a lot of history end up in the trash when I was a child and I hate to see that happen now as an adult. Please make sure everyone checks the batteries in all smoke detectors in the house. If you don't have one please contact your nearest fire department; they are will… Continue

Added by Christi Harris on March 23, 2009 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Ornamental Iron Workshop

The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training is hoisting an Ornamental Iron Workshop in New Orleans, LA on June 18-19, 2009. This workshop will focus on the differences between cast and wrought iron and the restoration of both. The hands-on portion of this workshop will take place in St. Louis Cemetery #2. NCPTT, Save Our Cemeteries, and Tulane School of Architecture are partnering to hold this workshop. More information can be found at;… Continue

Added by Jason Church on March 17, 2009 at 2:09pm — No Comments

Regarding news articles posted to the mailing list and blog

Events Magnolia Memories VI will be held March 6th, 7th and 8th in the historic Magnolia Cemetery in Baton Rouge and the Governors Mansion. See post here News A recent article concerning a cemetery clean up in the city owned potters field, Holt cemetery in Mid City, was published this week. Holt cemetery… Continue

Added by Louisiana Cemetery Preservation Wiki & Blog - wiki_master on March 6, 2009 at 10:06am — No Comments

Deadline extended for public comments concerning Louisiana Historic Preservation State Plan Email Background Info

BEGIN HLS 183 HLS 08RS-5412ORIGINAL Regular Session, 2008 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 183 BY REPRESENTATIVES MARCHAND AND SAM JONES CEMETERIES: Requests the House Commitee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Afairs to study the issues related to the preservation of historic cemeteries and the creation of a historic cemetery preservation fund 1A RESOLUTION 2To urge and request the House Commitee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Afairs to 3studyand make recommendations r… Continue

Added by Louisiana Cemetery Preservation Wiki & Blog - wiki_master on February 6, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Ross-Zion Cemetery (Shrewsbury, Jefferson Parish)

I have worked to preserve the Ross-Zion Cemetery in Shrewsbury, Jefferson Parish. This cemetery is located at Scott Street and Causeway Boulevard, a few blocks north of Jefferson Highway. It dates back to 1868. The earliest identified burial (as of now) is 1888. The cemetery known as Shrewsbu… Continue

Added by Creole-Gen on January 2, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

The Blog

This blog is for those who are interested in genealogy, history, preservation, transcriptions, photographs, and cemetery law in Louisiana. It is intended as a place of public collaboration for the preservation of our state cemeteries. If you are interested in contributing to the blog or to wikispaces please email louisianacemeteries@yahoo.com for more information on how to be added as a contributor. Your contribution to the blog is as simple as documenting your recent cemetery visit, uploading… Continue

Added by Louisiana Cemetery Preservation Wiki & Blog - wiki_master on October 26, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

The Wiki

The Louisiana Cemetery Preservation wiki was created to increase public awareness of Louisiana Cemeteries in the state of Louisiana. The wiki home page and navigaiton bar are the only pages that are not publically editable. It is designed so that each parish in Louisiana has a page. Those parishes without pages can be identified by the headline at the top of the page "Welcome to Louisiana Cemetery Preservation wiki". There are many ways to support Louisiana Cemeteries Preservation. Promoting awa… Continue

Added by Louisiana Cemetery Preservation Wiki & Blog - wiki_master on October 26, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Ongoing Preservation Efforts of Live Oak Cemetery by Shell Oil

Ongoing Preservation Efforts of Live Oak Cemetery by Shell Oil Photo-lucretia McBride-October 16, 2008 Continue

Added by lucretia mcbride on October 16, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Mystery surrounds storm-damaged cemetery

GIS Mapping System (permission granted for image)

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Added by lucretia mcbride on October 1, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Empty casket found on Thibodaux roadside

Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office detective Bubba Trotti (from left), Sgt. D.L. Mosley and Sgt. Walter Tenny look for clues near the spot where a casket was found on Brule-Gulliot Road Thursday afternoon. (ABBY TABOR/STAFF) JOHN DeSANTIS Senior Staff Writer Published… Continue

Added by lucretia mcbride on January 4, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments