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Ceremony for the Ernest J. Gaines Commemorative Forever Stamp

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Attend the U.S. Postal Service's Ernest J. Gaines Forever Stamp first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony. The event will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, in the Atchafalaya Ballroom in the Student Union at 620 McKinley St.

Registration has ended. This indoor event is open to the public. Paid parking is located in the Girard Park Circle garage. Email questions to events@louisiana.edu.

Learn more about the stamp, which will be the 46th stamp in the Black Heritage Series.

Purchase Ernest J. Gaines Stamps from the United States Postal Service.

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