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Avoyelles Parish, Part 1 (1986)

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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.

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Louisiana Public Broadcasting

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public broadcasting, AAPB, Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Philippe Gustin, Harold Quebedeaux, Carlos Mayeaux, Edith Fontant, Marie Rachal, Desfosse House, Richard Michel, P.J. Laborde, George Mayeax, Hypolite Bordelon House, Linda Bordelon, Avoyelles Art Council, Kyrle Watt, Edmond St. Romaine, Old River Louisiana, Cajun culture

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