421. Elista Istre, part 1

<div>421. Part 1 of our <a href="http://archive.org/download/421-elista-istre-part-1/421--Elista_Istre--part_1.mp3" target="_blank">interview</a> with Dr. Elista Istre, author of <a href="https://ulpress.org/products/creoles-of-south-louisiana-three-centuries-strong" target="_blank"><i id="yui_3_17_2_1_1623358258591_245">Creoles of South Louisiana: Three Centuries Strong</i></a>. Elista, an avid traveler with a passion for cultures across the globe, founded Belle Heritage™ to offer consulting expertise and create cultural experiences that inspire individuals and organizations to celebrate the beauty of heritage. <span><a name='more'></a></span>During her career thus far, Istre has established, directed, and supported several historic sites and museums, including Vermilionville, a Cajun &amp; Creole Heritage and Folklife Park in Lafayette, Louisiana; Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash, in Dyess, Arkansas; and the U.S. Army’s Center for Military History at various Army museums around the country. She has developed and implemented numerous cultural and historical interpretive programs and currently serves as a board member for the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). <ol type="a"><li>This week in Louisiana history. June 12, 1912. Allen Parish formed from part of old Calcasieu. </li><li>This week in New Orleans history. Huey Long Filibusters. June 12-13, 1935. On June 12, 1935, the fiery Louisiana senator began what would become his longest and most dramatic filibuster. His goal was to force the Senate's Democratic leadership to retain a provision, opposed by President Franklin Roosevelt, requiring Senate confirmation for the National Recovery Administration's senior employees. His motive was to prevent his political enemies in Louisiana from obtaining lucrative NRA jobs. <br /> </li><li>This w