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Items tagged “Dorothy Benge” (53 total)

Elderly bearded man with glasses stands on a balcony, wearing navy suspenders, holding a framed vintage photo of his father on Canal Street with a visible "7UP" sign in the background.

Bertin B. Esteves Jr. (present day) holding framed image of his father, which was taken on…

Framed studio portrait of a smiling young girl with curly reddish hair wearing a striped sweater, the photograph heavily damaged by mold or water stains and discoloration.

Bertin B. Esteves, Jr.'s youngest daughter, Maya, c. 1982

Black-and-white close-up photo of two young girls, one blonde and one with dark curly hair, cheek to cheek and smiling, displayed in a weathered, rust-spotted metal frame.

Caitlin & Ariel, granddaughters of Bertin B. Esteves, Jr. c. 2000 (Maya's daughters)

Framed black-and-white photograph of an infant in a white christening gown with a cross necklace, seated in a wicker chair; a small label with handwritten marks rests at the chair's base.

Bertin B. Esteves Sr. in gown, c. 1901

Sepia-toned studio portrait of an infant in a long white christening gown and lace bonnet, seated in a large wicker chair, displayed in an ornate wooden frame.

Bertin B. Esteves, Sr. (Bert's father) in gown with hat c. 1901

Framed photograph of a white single-story cottage with a green shingled roof, two front dormer windows, decorative wraparound porch, and landscaped front yard with shrubs and trees in the background.

A postcard picture of Los Islenos Museum

Black-and-white photo in a decorative frame showing a man in a hat and white shirt seated in a chair on a brick farmhouse porch, legs crossed, beside a screen door.

Bobby, Esteves family relative, on family farmhouse porch, date unknown

Sepia-toned studio portrait of a young man with combed hair and a mustache, wearing a suit and bow tie, matted and displayed in a wooden picture frame.

Bertin B. Esteves Jr.'s grandfather, August Esteves, date unknown. August was killed in…

Sepia-toned vintage photograph in a wooden frame showing three women in light-colored dresses seated outdoors on a lawn, with a porch railing and foliage in the background.

Margaritte Pearson ---the grandmother(Creole, spoke Patois)--- in the center, c. pre-1923

Framed black-and-white photo of two men in hats seated on a porch beside a screen door and brick wall, one resting a basket of okra on his lap, c. 1953.

Bertin B. Esteves, Sr. (left) on farmhouse porch with son (Bertin B. Esteve's, Jr's…

Black-and-white photo of a man in a suit and fedora standing on Canal Street, with pedestrians and storefront signs reading "7up" and "Kagan's Jewelry Novelties & Gifts" in the background.

Bertin B. Esteves, Sr. on Canal Street, c. late 1940's early 1950's

Vintage color photo of two men in straw hats standing on grass in front of a large fig tree; the younger man wears a white outfit, the older man a gray shirt and dark trousers.

Bertin B. Esteves Jr.with his father, Bertin B. Esteves, Sr., on the family farm in front…

Aged, water-damaged photograph of a man in glasses and a scarf holding a young child outdoors in a park setting with trees in the background.

Bertin B. Esteves Jr. with Ramon Felippe Esteves in City Park, c. 1969

Group of people seated on a decorated boat decked with ribbons and netting, with a young girl in the foreground and men in hats and sunglasses, river and docks visible in the background.

Bertin B. Esteves, Jr., with Ramon Felippe Esteves, on a boat in St. Bernard at the…

Water-damaged vintage photograph of a young child with curly hair holding a stuffed animal toy, the lower portion of the image heavily degraded with peeling emulsion and discoloration.

Ramon Felippe Esteves, c. 1969

Close-up of an infant's face in profile, wearing a white outfit with a pink bow, with some eye discharge visible near the left eye and dark hair tied back.

Bertin B. Esteves, Jr.'s granddaughter Caitlin, c. 1997

Black-and-white portrait of an older man with a full white beard, wearing glasses and a "Cracker Barrel Old Country Store" cap, standing before trees and an iron fence.

Bertin B. Esteves, Jr., 1967

Elderly man with white hair, beard, and glasses wearing a dark suit with a striped bow tie, standing amid greenery and bamboo stalks; the photograph's edges show yellowed, peeling damage.

Bertin B. Esteves, Jr. as a volunteer for the Friends of Cabildo at Louisiana State…

Damaged vintage photograph of a man with dark glasses and short curly hair wearing a light-colored shirt, with significant water damage and tearing; "FEB 69" printed at the bottom.

Bertin B. Esteves, Jr, 1967

Heavily deteriorated black-and-white photo of a man in a cap, sunglasses, and overalls standing on a balcony, image largely obscured by water damage and emulsion loss.

Bertin B. esteves, Jr., on the balcony of a Chartres Street apartment, c. 1967

Close-up of a heavily weathered and water-damaged photograph, its surface mottled with patches of brown, gold, and white discoloration obscuring the original image.

Bert's son Ramon Felippe Esteves with his five siblings, grandchildren, and their mother…

Damaged, water-stained vintage photo of five people seated outdoors, with heavy surface deterioration and tearing obscuring the upper portion of the image; a small "67" is printed at the lower left edge.

Painters at Jackson Square c. 1968: (from left) Bert, Bob Briar, Pershing Fouch Lee,…

Water-damaged family photo with heavy mold and discoloration obscuring most details; a man in a white shirt, likely Ramon Felippe Esteves, stands with a child in a striped shirt beside him.

Dorothy Benge's photos: Bert's son Ramon Felippe Esteves with five siblings and…

A toddler in a white dress stands beside a red Elmo toy and a basket of items, the photograph damaged with heavy water stains and discoloration around the edges.

Dorothy Benge and Bert's granddaughter, Caitlin Esteves Settel, age 2 years (taken 1998)

A man in historical costume with a vest, white shirt, and cap uses a mop on a lawn in front of a white house, with a tent and gathering visible in the background.

Dorothy Benge's photos: Bertin B. Esteves, Jr. at a local festival at Los Islenos Social…

Two people in traditional Spanish Isleño costumes—a man in black vestcoat with red sash and white boots, a woman in black widow's dress with red-trimmed cape—stand beside a Fairmont Hotels podium.

This is from history skits and reenactments that discuss Spanish and Isleno heritage.…

An older man with a white beard, cap, and glasses stands on a covered sidewalk holding a sign reading "Voodoo Cemetery Tour Today, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM," near "The Corner Oyster Bar & Grill."

Dorothy Benge's Photos: Bertin B. Esteves, Jr., as a tour guide at Pontabo Building in…

Heavily water-damaged and mold-spotted photograph of a man wearing glasses holding an infant in a hooded outfit, with much of the image obscured by white mottled staining and emulsion loss.

Dorothy Benge's photos: Bertin B. Esteves, Jr., with youngest son, Ramon Felippe Esteves,…

Man in period costume with black vest, white shirt, and red sash holds a mop beside a white house with pink flowering bushes; another costumed woman walks nearby near festival tents.

Dorothy's Benge's photos: Bertin B. Esteves at a local festival at Los Islenos Social and…

Older bearded man in a cap and striped shirt sits outdoors at a table with greens and a drink can, with clotheslines, a shed, and parked vehicles in the background.

Dot Benge's photos Bertin Bernard Estevn, Jr., at a farm which belonged to his…

Scanned page from a spiral-bound cookbook titled "INTRODUCTION," describing the Los Isleños Cookbook's origins and purpose, signed by Dorothy L. Benge, with page number "2789-98" and "-C-" at the bottom.

Notable recipes from the Los Islenos (Canary Islanders) Cookbook. Introduction written by…

Cookbook page for "Wild Duck and Oyster Gumbo" by Celie Robin, listing ingredients and preparation steps, with a decorative line drawing of a flower-filled basket at the bottom.

Notable recipes from the Los Islenos (Canary Islanders) Cookbook, chosen by Dorothy Benge:…

Scanned cookbook page under the header "Breads, Salads & Miscellaneous" showing the recipe "Shrimp Salad (Robin)" with ingredients, instructions, and a quote credited to Celie Robin.

Notable recipes from the Los Islenos (Canary Islanders) Cookbook, chosen by Dorothy Benge:…

Scanned page from a spiral-bound cookbook titled "Introduction," describing the Los Isleños Cookbook's origins and purpose, signed by Dorothy L. Benge.

Notable recipes from the Los Islenos (Canary Islanders) Cookbook, comments by Dorothy…

Scanned cookbook page from a spiral-bound book showing two recipes, "Caldo (Molero)" and "Caldo (Peligrin)," with ingredient lists and preparation instructions, under the heading "Soups, Caldos, Gumbos & Sauces."

Notable recipes from the Los Islenos (Canary Islanders) Cookbook, comments by Dorothy…

Cookbook page 309 from the "Vegetables, Rice & Pasta" section, showing printed recipes for Creole Jambalaya by Evelyn Thompson and Paella by Bertin B. Esteves, Jr., with ingredients and instructions listed.

Notable recipes from the Los Islenos (Canary Islanders) Cookbook, chosen by Dorothy Benge:…

Scanned cookbook page 310 titled "Paella (Rodriguez)" under the "Vegetables, Rice & Pasta" section, listing ingredients in two columns, followed by preparation instructions and a note about saffron's origin and cost.

Notable Recipes from the Los Islenos (Canary Islanders) Cookbook, comments by Dorothy…

Cookbook page 27 from "Canary Islands & Spain" section with recipes for Flan (Carballo) custard by Debbie Carballo and Arroz Con Leche rice pudding, including ingredients and instructions.

Notable Recipes from the Los Islenos (Canary Islanders) Cookbook, comments by Dorothy…

Isleno folk dancers in traditional costume—women in white blouses, red sashes, and striped skirts, men in dark vests—perform in a line outdoors, with spectators and trees in the background.

Isleno dancers. Photo taken on Museum Day, Isleno Museum, 2004.

Thatched palm-frond hut with a dark doorway, a galvanized metal tub labeled "Poor Man's Bath Tub" out front, and a washboard set in another tub beside a "Souvenir" sign.

Recreation of traditional Isleno hut; located on Isleno Museum grounds. Photo taken on…

Man in cap and white polo shirt displays handcrafted model boats, including one labeled "Mr. Charlie," at an outdoor tent booth, with a woman and child nearby and a van parked behind.

Boat, duck decoy, and other handmade crafts at Museum Day, Isleno Museum, 2004.

Four people stand indoors for a photo; two women wear white blouses with red corset belts and striped skirts, a man in a polo shirt stands between them, and Bertin Esteves, Jr. stands at right in a white suit with red trim and a black hat.

Group of museum docents dressed in traditional Isleno costume (Bertin Esteves, Jr. on far…

Dot Benge, museum docent, wears a traditional Isleño costume with a red headscarf and straw hat, standing beside a framed portrait of a woman decorated with feather plumes.

Dot Benge, museum docent, dressed in traditional Isleno costume. Photo taken on Museum…

Woman speaking into a microphone on an outdoor stage beside a young girl in traditional Isleño costume, with other children in colorful folk dress standing under a tent in the background.

Children dressed in traditional Isleno costume. Photo taken on Museum Day, Isleno Museum,…

Two docents in traditional Isleño costume present to seated elementary school students beside a poster display and American flag, under a banner reading "W. S... Elementary."

Dot Benge and Bertin Esteves, Jr. as docents dressed in traditional Isleno costume and…

Group of nine people posing indoors at a formal event, several women holding single yellow roses, standing behind a table set with wine glasses; date stamp "3 4" visible in bottom corner.

Los Islenos group with Vice President of Canary Islands (center) on 3/4/06.

A woman holding a toddler smiles while standing near a person in a Santa Claus costume, with a crowd gathered outdoors among trees and houses at dusk.

Miscellaneous photos of people at Museum Day, Isleno Museum, 2004.

Black-and-white studio portrait of a man with slicked-back dark hair and a thick mustache, wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt, and dark tie with a small stickpin.

Dorothy Benge's great-grandfather, Bartolome Molero, date unknown.

Damaged building with collapsed roof and exposed interior, surrounded by fallen trees with dried, browned leaves, under a partly cloudy sky.

Present-day damage of one of the Isleno Museum buildings.

White Creole-style cottage with a dormered roof and wraparound porch sits behind a bed of yellow daylilies, with a blue bell stand labeled "Isleños" in the foreground.

Isleno Museum house built in 1820. At one time it was Dorothy Benge's grandparents' home;…