Testimony by Francois Grappe about the French along the Red River in New Orleans Territory
In 1805, Dr. Sibley took the testimony of Francis Grappe about French settlements along the Red River in New Orleans Territory.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 22
Census of the Native People of New Orleans Territory, 1805
The census of Native People of New Orleans Territory included descriptions of tribal languages, places, and affiliations.
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Robin Cole-Jett
May 16
John Maley's Red River Journal, Part I: Natchitoches, I Loathe Thee
Between 1810 and 1813, John Maley journeyed up the Red River and visited Natchitoches twice, but didn't enjoy either visit.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 28, 2023
Marion Post, Photographer of Cane River Creoles
Marion Post (later, Marion Post Wolcott) was the first photographer to document the Cane River Creole culture of Louisiana.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 23, 2023
Grand Ecore Fight
Today, Grand Ecore is referred to mainly as a geological feature, but there is a TON of human history on this bluff.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 22, 2023
Olmsted and the Gaines Ferry
In a description of his travels to Texas, Olmsted and his party pushed on to Gaines Ferry on the Sabine River.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 22, 2023
Sang pour Sang
The bones of the Natchez warriorss could be seen there years afterwards at Lake Sang pour Sang — "Blood for Blood."
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 16, 2023
Fort Claiborne, Unwanted
The conflict between the American new-comers and the "old inhabitants" could be seen with the establishment of Fort Claiborne.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 13, 2023
Steam Boat Ticket to White Oak Shoals
A ticket reserved passage on the steam boat Relief, which paddled down the river from White Oak Shoals (Arkansas) to Natchitoches.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 6, 2023
Some Freedmen's Bureau Records from the Red River Valley
Records by the Freedmen's Bureau from the Red River Valley describe horrors.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 2, 2023
The Original Homeland of the Caddos
The original homelands of the Caddos consist of the Red River Valley from southeastern Oklahoma to Natchitoches, Louisiana.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 1, 2023
Natchitoches, le French and Creole City
The French and Creole City of Natchitoches is the oldest colonial city in the Louisiana Purchase.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 1, 2023
Fort Los Adaes in Robeline, Louisiana
Fort Los Adaes near Robeline, Louisiana was once the capital of Spanish Texas.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Sep 1, 2023
Fort St. Jean Baptiste in Natchitoches
The village of Natchitoches welcomed Fort St. Jean Baptiste in the early 18th century.
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Robin Cole-Jett
Jul 26, 2023
Old Red River and New Cane River of Natchitoches
Was Cane River in Natchitoches really once the Red River?
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Robin Cole-Jett
Jul 6, 2021
Pedro Vial's map of his Great Spanish Road, Part II
Pedro Vial's map of the "Great Spanish Road" began in Natchitoches and passed by homes and ranches of traders/planters
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