Author William Rushton Interview (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-04-06
Duration: 00:07:19
Subjects: Rushton, William Faulkner | Authors | Acadians | Expulsion of the Acadians, 1755 | CAJUNS
Contributors:
- Blome, Ron Host
- Rushton, William Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 6, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an interview with William Rushton, the author of “The Cajuns.” He discusses the expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia and their settlement in Louisiana, his research for the book, the unique Cajun family structure, and the Cajun culture of living to the fullest. Host: Ron Blome