The Basement Bone Lady (2010)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2010-03-26
Duration: 00:07:38
Subjects: History | Louisiana. Division of Archaeology
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Capo, Bill Reporter
- Lukas, Brian Photographer
- Wagnor, Sherry Interviewee
- McGimsey, Charles "Chip" Interviewee
Description
This segment from the March 26, 2010, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features WWL-TV reporter Bill Capo’s visit to the Louisiana State Division of Archaeology in Baton Rouge. Capo tours the 4,000 cubic feet of artifacts in the basement with Sherry Wagnor, the collections manager, and Dr. Charles “Chip” McGimsey, the state archaeologist. Some of the highlights include artifacts from an 18th century shipwreck, Jean Lafitte’s camp, Fort Pike, and a 10,000 year old dart point. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford