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The 18th annual Williams Research Center Symposium, held February 22—23, coincided with the opening of Seeking the Unknown: Natural History Observations in Louisiana, 1698—1840. Symposium guests enjoyed a reception for the exhibition opening as well as a full day of lectures and panels.
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Patricia “Pat” Denechaud and G. Ashley Johnson
Priscilla Lawrence, on behalfofThe Collection, toasts the fifth annual Joan of Arc parade, which celebrated the life of the 15th-century martyr with a parade through the French Quarter on January 6.
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Joel Oppenheimer, Dr. Prosanta Chakrabarty, Dr. Henry Bart, and Wendy Lodrig
J. Lindsey and Christopher Lane
Marie and Sterling Chauvin	Ann Masson and Judith Bonner
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Polly and Bob Thomas
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Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rives Robert E. Zetzmann Family Foundation Lenel B. Romero Stephen Rosenfeld Joe Rubinfine
Dr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Ruftyjr. Nancy Russo Jerry Ryscavage Louis Sahuc
St. Mary Landmarks Society / Grevemberg House Museum Nancy La Fonta de Saintegeme Frances N. Salvaggio Katherine Savage Stephen A. Scalia Helen L. Schneidau Judge and Mrs. Patrick M. Schott Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schwartzberg Elizabeth Lee Scott Georgia Scott Dr. Milton Walsh Seiler Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd N. Shields Sally Shushan
Mr. and Mrs. Barry J. Siegel
Sandy and Jack K. Simmons
Kathy Slimp
Bertie Deming Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Smith
Judith M. Smith
Linda T. Smith
Monica and James Smith
Southern Eagle Sales & Service L.P.
David Speights
Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford
Annie Stephens and Richard B.
Stephens Temple A. Stephens Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Strub Charles Suhor
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Sullivan
Ruth J. Summitt
Frances Swigart
Debra S. Thompson
Diane D. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Thomson
Roulhac B. Toledano
Mrs. Thomas J. Tomeny Jr.
Tim Trapolin
Catherine Burns Tremaine
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
Rev. Leslie D. Tyvela
Patricia Unangst
Michael Valentino
Mr. and Mrs. St. Denis J. Villere III
John E. Wade II
Jason P. Waguespack
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Walker
William J. Warren
Robert S. Weddle
Merlyn Weilbaecher
Ambassador and Mrs. John G.
Weinmann Jonathan Wells Mr. and Mrs. William Russell Wells
Mr. and Mrs. H. Hunter White Jr. Catherine A. Whitney
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