Reista Domingues, WWI Veteran from Erath
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Portraits of Reista contained in the Acadian Museum in Erath, LA
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Deep Roots and Sweet Cane – Exploring the Tradition and Resilience of Domingues Farms
Sugar cane production is a vital part of the history and economy of South Louisiana. Sugar cane has been grown in Louisiana since its introduction by Jesuit priests in the mid-eighteenth century. Étienne deBoré introduced a variety of cane, which…