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African Americans (Research Report #121), Nile Patterson, Mark J. Schafer, Troy Blanchard Oct 2013

African Americans (Research Report #121), Nile Patterson, Mark J. Schafer, Troy Blanchard

LSU AgCenter Research Reports

From the early 18th century to now, African-Americans have lived in Louisiana and the other Gulf states and played an integral role in shaping the linguistic and cultural traditions of the region. The seventh in the series discusses the experiences of African-Americans in the region.


Croatians (Research Report #119), Amada D. Cawley, Mark J. Schafer, Troy Blanchard Jan 2013

Croatians (Research Report #119), Amada D. Cawley, Mark J. Schafer, Troy Blanchard

LSU AgCenter Research Reports

This is the fifth in a series of reviews about the experiences of various racial and ethnic groups in the Gulf of Mexico region.This one focuses on the experiences of Croatians. Although relatively small in number, Croatians have had considerable influence in the southeastern United States, particularly in the economic life of southern Louisiana. Commonly known to have transformed and substantially grown the oyster industry, Croatians also have a complex history and culture.