Background
Cowan, Walter Greaves was born on March 24, 1912 in Bond, Mississippi, United States. Son of Decatur Douglas and Mary Hermina (Jonte) Cowan.
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A longstanding favorite guide to the most seductive of American cities, NEW ORLEANS YESTERDAY AND TODAY tells of the Crescent City's rich history, its strong traditions and carefully preserved beauty, and its well-earned reputation for excess, folly, good food, and elegant society. This third edition by Walter G. Cowan and O.K. LeBlanc provides valuable information on recent additions to the New Orleans scene, including casino gambling, the Aquarium of the Americas, the D-Day Museum, and countless new restaurants and music houses. In twenty-six topical chapters, the authors--all longtime chroniclers of the city's life--explore every corner of New Orleans' storied past. A useful reference as well as a charming history, this is the acme guidebook for intimates of New Orleans and first-time visitors.
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Cowan, Walter Greaves was born on March 24, 1912 in Bond, Mississippi, United States. Son of Decatur Douglas and Mary Hermina (Jonte) Cowan.
Graduate, Gulf Coast Junior College, 1932. B. Journalism, University Missouri, 1936.
Reporter New Orleans Item, 1936-1939, assistant city editor, 1939-1940. Public relations and advertising representative G., M. & O. R.R., 1941-1945. Reporter New Orleans States, 1945-1946, city editor, 1946-1964.
Managing editor New Orleans States-Item, 1964-1969, editor, 1969-1979. Also vice president Times-Picayune Public Corporation. Assistant professor journalism University New Orleans, 1980-1985.
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Trustee New Orleans Museum Art., 1980-1986. Chairman visiting committee Loyola University School Communications, since 1983. Board directors Friends of Tulane University Library, since 1983.
Member programming board Station WLAE-television, since 1985. Member Associated Press Managing Editors Association (president Louisiana-Mississippi 1971-1972).
Married Margaret Martinez, September 28, 1940. Children: Walter Greaves, William Douglas.