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Baton Rouge Research- steamboats -civil war

I will be in Louisiana at the end of January. Any suggested research places/ideas would be greatly appreciated. Does LSU have a good library for Civil War and families? Archives? I am interested in Baton Rouge, too. My Great Grandfather and his father were steamboat pilots. I have several news articles about them. I am writing a book, "Steamers" and a possible treatment and pilot for a miniseries. A few years back I had a nibble for a miniseries by a network. So, anything about Steamboats and living along the River. My Civil War family had gun and saddler shops for many years on 3rd St in Baton Rouge (LATIL-BLANCHARD).

I suspect life on the waterfront was wild at times. The gun shop was broken into several times and the thieves usually apprehended. There were shootings and saloons.

I have never been to Baton Rouge but am looking forward to it.

PLEASE any ideas on research and places. Happy Holidays!

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