Combination - Softcover

Nelson, Ashley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608010554 ISBN 13: 9781608010554

Publisher: University of New Orleans Press, 2014

Synopsis

In The Combination, Ashley Nelson paints a nuanced and lyrical portrait of one of downtown New Orleans oldest public housing complexes, the Lafitte. She begins with her own family, weaving their history through the daily life of the community. Ms. Nelson s interviews let the reader hear from voices rarely engaged, from the owner of the corner store, to the Residential Council, to the members of the community more often profiled than listened to. She writes about and photographs much of Lafitte, from second lines to ward signs, from the Wild Side to the Real Side, from Dooky Chase to Southern Scrap, it's all here.

About this title

About the Author

The Neighborhood Story Project is a community documentary program based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. In the weeks leading up to Hurricane Katrina, we celebrated the release of five books written by our students at John McDonogh Senior High. The books were the second best sellers in the city and stand as a testament to New Orleans' community spirit and as a map back from disaster. Through interviews, photography, and story-writing, these New Orleans teenagers explored their families, their neighborhoods, and their city.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of New Orleans Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1608010554
• ISBN 13: 9781608010554
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 121