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WWL-TV's Josie Arlington Spotlight: An Unmarked Grave
WWLTV's Josie Arlington Spotlight delves into the untold story of one of New Orleans' most enigmatic figures: Josie Arlington...


Find-A-Grave: Kate Townsend
Kate Townsend was a prominent and enigmatic madam who operated one of the most renowned brothels in New Orleans during the 19th century....


Find-A-Grave: Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo" and "Pops," was an American jazz icon whose groundbreaking work as a trumpeter, vocalist....


Find-A-Grave: Lulu M. White
Lulu White was a prominent and influential New Orleans madam, best known for running one of the most successful and luxurious brothels in...


Find-A-Grave: Thomas C. Anderson
Thomas C. Anderson was a significant political figure in New Orleans and is often associated with the Storyville district, the city's....


Find-A-Grave: E.J. Bellocq
E.J. Bellocq was a talented yet enigmatic photographer best known for his evocative portraits of Storyville, New Orleans' infamous....


Find-A-Grave: Josie Arlington
Josie Arlington, born Mary Deubler, was a prominent New Orleans madam who rose to fame during the late 19th and early 20th centuries....


Find-A-Grave: Charles "Buddy" Bolden
Charles "Buddy" Borden was a cornet player, bandleader, and influential figure in the vibrant history of New Orleans, particularly during...


Find-A-Grave: Sydney Joseph Bechet
Sidney Joseph Bechet was an American clarinetist, soprano saxophonist, and composer, widely regarded as one of the most influential early...


Find-A-Grave: Joe "King" Oliver
Joe "King" Oliver was a pioneering American cornetist, bandleader, and one of the most influential figures in early jazz. Born in rural...


Find-A-Grave: Norma Wallace
Norma Wallace was a notorious and influential New Orleans madam who ran a high-class brothel in the city’s red-light district....


Find-A-Grave: Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton, born Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, was a pioneering American pianist, composer, and bandleader widely regarded as one of...


Find-A-Grave: Freddie Keppard
Freddie Keppard (1889–1933) was a pioneering American jazz cornetist and one of the key figures in the early development of New Orleans....


Find-A-Grave: Edward "Kid" Ory
Edward "Kid" Ory (1886–1973) was a pioneering American jazz trombonist and bandleader, recognized as one of the key figures in the...


Find-A-Grave: Sidney Story
Sidney Story was a prominent alderman in New Orleans whose legacy is intricately tied to the city's history, particularly its regulation....


Find-A-Grave: Willie V. Piazza
Willie Piazza was a prominent figure in early 20th-century New Orleans, known for her influence within the city's cultural and social....
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