Join us on Monday, January 6, 2020, as the Caillot Circle welcomes Carnival. Our annual kick-off to the Carnival season features food and beverage from some of New Orleans’s favorites and a
Number One; 1969; THNOC, from the Don Lee Keith New Orleans in Film Collection, gift of Teresa Neaves, 2011.0300.136
Join The Historic New Orleans Collection as we revisit the film Number One (1969), a curious cross between the
Sports captivate us with narratives of improbable upsets, great champions, and bitter rivalries.
The Hours of Agony
David F. Dixon's account of the All-Star walk out
Listen to David F. Dixon's account of the All-Star walk out below. David F. Dixon Sr. (1923–2010) was a New Orleans art and antiques dealer who was largely responsible for the concept and construction of the Louisiana Superdome, and for the establishment of an NFL franchise in the city: the New Orleans Saints. A transcription of this account appears below. You can access Dixon's full oral history here.
Four Perspectives on the All-Star Walk Out
Below, you will see four sources that each present a different perspective on the black All-Star players' decision to leave New Orleans after experiencing racism in the city. After reading, watching, and/or listening to each source, consider the following questions:
The Wonderful, Wacky Words of Rowing
The terminology below is used in the sport of rowing. Read the definitions and see how well you know the rowing terms by using the online quiz tools—flashcards, test, games, and more!
After you use the online quiz tools, click here for a word search filled with rowing terms!
BACKSPLASH
Backsplash is the minor splash that can happen when a blade enters the water at the wrong angle.