655. Joseph Makkos, part 1
06 December 2025

655. Joseph Makkos, part 1

Louisiana Anthology Podcast

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655. Joseph Makkos returns to the porch to talk about his work and an archivist and researcher. He manages a rare collection of some 30,000 historic New Orleans Times Picayune
newspapers dating from 1880s-1929. He has worked as a printmaker and
preservationist, having salvaged and restored historic printing
equipment from over a dozen print shops to date. Using these resources
he actively runs a design studio in New Orleans that focuses on artful
print production and independent book publishing.


    Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy.
    The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it
    as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in
    print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today!



    This week in the Louisiana

    Anthology
    . Carl Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
    Eisenach. Travels
    through North America During the years 1825 & 1826
    .
    In the evening about eight o’clock, the company assembled at
    the ball, which was animated, and the ladies elegantly
    attired. They danced nothing but French contra-dances, for the
    American ladies have so much modesty that they object to
    waltzing. The ball continued until two o’clock in the morning.
    I became acquainted at this ball with two young officers
    from West Point, by the name of Bache, great grandsons of
    Dr. Franklin.
    This week in Louisiana history. December 6, 1889.
    Confederate President Jefferson Davis died in New Orleans.


    This week in New Orleans history. On December 6, 1975
    Fleetwood Mac and Jiva performed at a Warehouse.


    This week in Louisiana.

    Candy Cane Lane

    170 Hwy 151 N.

    Calhoun, LA 71225

    Dates: November 8 - January 4

    Time: Nightly, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    www.candycanelane.net

    Admission: Family Vehicle: $25.00 (Cash/Card at Gate or
    Online). Visit CandyCaneLane.net for full details on
    commercial vehicle pricing and hayride tickets.

       Get ready for the brightest holiday tradition in
    Northeast Louisiana! Candy Cane Lane at Calhoun is officially
    open, inviting you to take a magical drive through more than
    one million twinkling lights and festive displays. Cruise down
    a mile-long wooded route that includes stunning light tunnels
    and an interactive musical light show. Don’t forget to check
    the schedule for their popular hayride option!
    Postcards from Louisiana. Doreen "Do You Know What It
    Means?" 





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