By Wesley Harris
Claiborne Parish Library Historian

The fifth book by the Claiborne Parish History Club has just arrived at the parish library. “Historic Claiborne 2024” contains 30 articles on local history by eight area authors.

Books may be purchased at the library for $20.

The book is reminiscent of the “Historic Claiborne” books published in the 1960s-70s.

The History Club revived the idea with the release in 2020 of “Historic Claiborne 2020” and has produced a new addition to the collection each year since.

“The Claiborne Parish Library is proud to partner with the History Club as part of our role in preserving our local history,” said Library Director Pam Suggs. “Our staff worked with the club to compile and edit the articles and design the book.”

“Historic Claiborne 2024 features sections titled “Education,” “People,” “Places,” and “Civil War &  Reconstruction.” Articles cover topics such as Claiborne beauty queens, Pace Salsa’s local connection, local ghostly spirits, and more.

Suggs said the books can be purchased at the library for $20 each while they last. “It’s an easy way to take care of the readers and history buffs on your Christmas list,” she said.

Suggs added copies of Historic Claiborne 2020 through 2023 are available and can be purchased for $20 each. Proceeds from the sale of the books are devoted to local historic preservation projects.

Checks are accepted payable to the Claiborne Parish History Club. For $25, books can be mailed by sending a check to Claiborne Parish History Club, 909 Edgewood Drive, Homer, LA 71040 or by using PayPal to claibornehistory@gmail.com. Books will be mailed out the same day order is received.