Ah. This is for my readers who lived in Louisiana almost 60 years ago. Going through these pictures, you’re brought to another time where things were more simple and sweet. It’s fascinating to look at all of this history and reminds me that the roots of Louisiana and its rich culture have always been thriving!

1. J. LeBlanc in the late 1950s in Jennings, LA
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2. Photographer A. E. Woolley, "Baton Rouge Bus Boycott," 1953.
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In 1953, Baton Rouge was the site of the first successful bus boycott.
3. Unloading the day's shrimp catch in Manila Village Louisiana in the 1950s
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4. Landry’s Paladium, Lafayette, LA in the 1950’
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Did any of you guys ever go there?
5. LeJeune and Meche families. This photograph was taken in 1950.
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6. Aerial photo of DeRidder, Louisiana. 1950 or before.
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7. Here’s an image of Alexandria, LA, 4th and Murray Street from 1950s.
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Includes Atena Finance Co., Kohara's Studio, Drouett's Liquor, Constantino Shoe Repair, Adrion's Drug Store, Newcomb Photo Shop, Pincus & Murphy Music Shop, Hixon's Ladies Shop and the Elks Club.

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8. St. Paul - First English Lutheran SchoolNew Orleans, Louisiana
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In the 1950s, the first and second grade classes of the school were combined and located in an old shotgun double house on St. Claude Avenue near Port Street.
9. Here’s a moment captured of Japanese immigrants in Louisiana.
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10. Delta Iota sorority at Louisiana state in the 1950s
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This photos was taken during some kind of camping trip or retreat. Was anyone of you a member o this group?
11. Shrimp boat on Bayou Lafourche, 1953
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12. Frame home of Norris and Evon Melancon, 1957
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Pointe Noire, Acadia Parish, LA
13. Lafayette Parish Courthouse, 1950
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14. Church Point's Roman Catholic Cemetery, circa 1950.
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What did you think of these photos? Do you remember what life in Louisiana was like in the 1950s? Share your thoughts and memories with us in the comments below!

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