Books
A Taste of New Orleans History
- Item Number
- 390
- Estimated Value
- 70 USD
- Sold
- 20 USD to rsk21
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
1. "Ernie K-Doe: The R&B Emperor of New Orleans" by Ben Sandmel
Journalist Ben Sandmel takes readers backstage in this intimately framed biography. Here are all the highs: Billboard raves, rock-star parties, a string of early hits that remain local staples. And here are the lows: profligate spending, go-nowhere releases, and years lost to alcohol. And here, too, is the magical second act: a radio show with a cult following, a new generation of protégés, and a fresh lease on life—and love—with Antoinette Dorsey Fox.
In its broad outlines, K-Doe’s story parallels that of his beloved, beleaguered city. He rose, fell, and rose again, weathering storms and lingering long after most considered him down for the count. In the end, he literally rose from the dead: an eerily lifelike statue of K-Doe held court at his castle, the Mother-in-Law Lounge, for years after his 2001 passing.
2. Tour tickets for two of the Historic New Orleans Collection.
The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. The institution was founded in 1966 by General L. Kemper Williams and Leila Hardie Moore Williams—collectors of Louisiana materials who wished to share their holdings with the public.
In its near-fifty-year history, THNOC has augmented its physical structure to include several historic buildings at two French Quarter campuses: 533 Royal Street and 410 Chartres Street. Its holdings comprise more than one million items from more than three centuries, documenting moments both major and minor.
Its four exhibition spaces—the Williams Gallery, the Louisiana History Galleries, the Boyd Cruise Gallery, and the new Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art—faithfully depict the multicultural stories of the region, from permanent displays exploring the evolution of Louisiana to rotating exhibitions showcasing history and fine art.
Researchers—dedicated scholars and casual history buffs—can access THNOC’s materials through the Williams Research Center. In addition, THNOC’s publications department produces award-winning original books exploring the history, art, music, culture, and decorative arts of the region.
Two guided tours give visitors an inside look at the Royal Street property—the Williams Residence Tour showcases the elegant residence of THNOC’s founders and the Architecture and Courtyards Tour uses the seven buildings that compose the complex to explore the evolving architectural styles of the city’s oldest neighborhood, the Vieux Carré.
Item Special Note
Donated by The Historic New Orleans Collection.
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