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Germany 3: The Germans of New Orleans

Season 11 Episode 1117 | 26m 52s

Germans immigrated to Louisiana in three waves, settling in various areas of the state. Frieda Arwe, Susie Lester and Josie Thevis guide us through their respective German communities in New Orleans, Minden and Robert's Cove. Sauerkraut making, shredding and salting cabbages in large barrels, was common among German Coast descendants.

Aired: 06/01/07
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