John Bardes

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John K. Bardes is assistant professor of history at Louisiana State University.

May 13, 2024

Slavery & Incarceration in New Orleans

Shortly after New Orleans became a US city (via the Louisiana Purchase), the municipal council established one of the country’s first professional salaried police forces and began operation of Police Jail, both efforts aimed…

Guest: John Bardes