A Look Into Our Collection
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Take a look at this school notebook from 1916!
Eleven year old, Lillian Carmouche of Bayou Goula, La used it while attending the Academy of St. Basil in Plaquemine. Within the notebook, you can see her practicing her Arithmetic, Geography, Catechism, and Spelling.
St. Basil’s academy was founded in 1865, after the Civil War, by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Prior to the war the school acted as a school for boys, however, whenever it was reestablished, it became a girls’ school, and by 1888, over eighty girls were enrolled. In 1889, St. John’s School for boys was opened, and the two were eventually combined in 1949.
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Attending school was a pivotal stage of life for many young women in the early 20
th century, as it gave them the opportunity to create supportive friendships with other women. They also received a thorough education in history, English, math, and science. In fact, the irony behind women’s education during the 19
th and early 20
th century was not that there were limitations to what they were learning in primary school, but in what they could do with that education.
In a letter addressed to a Sr. John, a teacher at both St. Basil and St. John, Carmouche explains how much she and her classmates miss his lessons, and that if he comes back, “we all promise to be better girls and study well.” She then asks him how he likes teaching the boys, quickly adding that if he says better, “we will be jealous.”
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This notebook is currently not on display, but is stored in our collection.
It was loaned by Verna Roberts, daughter of Lillian Carmouche.
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ANNUAL MEETING DATE HAS BEEN MOVED
Iberville Museum's Annual Meeting will be held this Thursday,
January 25, 2018 at
6:00 P.M. at the museum. Our keynote speaker this year is Cliff "Chachie" LeGrange, industrial engineer and author of "Bayou Pigeon, Louisiana: Spirit of the Atchafalaya."
This event is free and open to the public!
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Since 1699, when Pierre Le Moyne, sieur d’Iberville, celebrated Shrove Tuesday at his encampment on the Mississippi River, Mardi Gras has
been an integral part of Louisiana’s culture.
Experience how Iberville Parish participated in the tradition of Mardi Gras through rare photographs of carnival balls from the turn-of-the-century and their elaborate costumes.
This exhibit will be displayed
now until February 14
th
, and it is sure to get you in the Carnival mood!
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"Coffee with the Curator," a new monthly series, where you can learn about the curator's current research, view artifacts you wouldn't normally see, or share your own research and knowledge of Iberville's history, will take place this Wednesday,
January 24, 2018 at
10:00 A.M.
Our curator, Meghan Sylvester, will speak on her most recent research on the Atchafalaya Basin and explain what goes into writing an exhibit script.
You may RSVP by emailing us at contact@ibervillemuseum.org or calling (225) 687-7197
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The Iberville Museum Association is always looking for able volunteers that may help our museum grow!
We offer opportunities to help with one-time projects or shifts per week. Whether helping with Visitor Services, Guiding Tours, Collections Management, Event Promotion and Organization, or Maintenance and Building, your contribution is greatly appreciated.
To learn more about volunteering, contact our curator at contact@ibervillemuseum.org
or gives us a call at
(225) 687-7197.
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57735 Main Street
Plaquemine, LA 70764
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Tuesday-Saturday
10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
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