Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1989-10-20

Duration: 00:04:02

Subjects: History

Contributors:

• Collins, Robert Host
• Duhe, Jeff Reporter
• Carleton, Mark Interviewee
• Sampite, Joe Interviewee
• Roemer, Buddy Speaker

This segment from the October 20, 1989, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s report on the 275th birthday of Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. He interviews Dr. Mark Carleton, a history professor at LSU, and Natchitoches Mayor Joe Sampite. His report also includes highlights of Governor Buddy Roemer speaking at the birthday celebration. Host: Robert Collins