Ballowe, Hewitt Leonard, 1876-

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Hewitt Leonard Ballowe was a physician and folklorist from Buras and Diamond, Louisiana. He is best remembered for the works: Creole folklore tales; and, The Land sayin' the same. Dr. H. L. Ballowe was elected coroner of Plaquemines Parish, La., in 1908.

From the description of Hewitt L. Ballowe papers, 1818-1951. (Tulane University). WorldCat record id: 731984919

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Plaquemines Parish (La.)
Louisiana
United States
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American literature
Authors, American
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Creoles
Folklorists
Physicians
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Birth 1876

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French

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