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Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 10:12am
Today we will be showcasing Collection 204, Marie J. Mamalakis “Mario” Papers.
Ms. Mamalakis attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute, graduating with a degree in English in 1933. From 1934 to 1940, she taught public school in St. Landry Parish. In 1941, she entered Louisiana State University for graduate work, and upon earning her master’s degree in library science, she returned to Lafayette as head of the circulation department at Edith Garland Dupré Library at SLI.
She also taught courses in library science. Having reached the rank of full professor, in 1965 she was named public relations director of UL Lafayette.
Ms. Mamalakis was also a freelance journalist and photographer. She wrote hundreds of articles about Louisiana, its people, and its unique cultural heritage. She also received numerous honors for her achievements as well as winning a number of press awards.
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