Collection:LPB

Genre: French

Place Covered: Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1986-04-6

Duration: 00:27:27

Subjects: French language | Avoyelles Parish (La.) | Historic buildings

Contributors:

• Gustin, Philippe Host
• Quebedeaux, Harold Speaker
• Mayeux, Carlos Interviewee
• Fontant, Edith Interviewee
• Rachal, Marie Interviewee
• Michel, Richard Speaker
• Laborde, P.J. Interviewee
• Mayeux, George Interviewee
• Bordelon, Linda Interviewee
• Watt, Kyrle Interviewee
• St. Romaine, Edmond Interviewee

This episode of the series “En Francais” from April 6, 1986, features the first part of Philippe Gustin’s profile of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Mansura Mayor Harold Quebedeaux first welcomes viewers to his town. Gustin then interviews Carlos Mayeaux, the director of curriculum in the Avoyelles Parish public schools. Next, he interviews Edith Fontant and Marie Rachal, who discuss the history of the Desfosse House. Marksville Mayor Dr. Richard Michel then welcomes viewers to his city. Gustin then interviews: P.J. Laborde; George Mayeax, who discusses the history of the Hypolite Bordelon House; Linda Bordelon, the director of the Avoyelles Art Council; and Kyrle Watt and Edmond St. Romaine, who discuss the Old River. This episode was preserved through a 2018 CLIR Recordings at Risk Grant.