Flashcard on Eliza Jane Poitevent Holbrook Nicholson

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What was the outcome for the New Orleans Picayune by 1887?

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It was debt-free and turning a profit.

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Who promised to help Eliza Poitevent stay in New Orleans after her husband's death?

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Englishman George Nicholson.

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What was the debt amount of the New Orleans Picayune when Holbrook died?

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Eighty thousand dollars.

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Who invited Pearl Rivers to join his staff as a literary editor?

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Col. Alva Morris Holbrook.

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In what year did Pearl Rivers publish "Lyrics"?

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1873.

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What role did Eliza Jane Poitevent Holbrook Nicholson play in the New Orleans Picayune?

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She was a significant figure in its management and success.

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What challenges did Eliza face after her husband's death?

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She faced financial difficulties and the challenge of maintaining the newspaper.

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What was the significance of the New Orleans Picayune in the 19th century?

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It was a major newspaper that influenced public opinion and culture.

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Who was Col. Alva Morris Holbrook?

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He was Eliza's husband and a key figure in the newspaper's history.

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What impact did Pearl Rivers have on the New Orleans Picayune?

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She contributed to its literary content and editorial direction.