Sometimes the most interesting things in life are not easily categorized. Here is an online sample of some items in the Talbot’s collection that are worthy of note, but don’t fit elsewhere.

Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Shreveport WK sponsors event

Description

Film Star and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Shreveport in 1992. Schwarzenegger came as as a representative of the President's Council on Physical Fitness.  Some 38-thousand children, teens and adults saw the buffed movie hero extol the virtues of exercise and proper diet. 

 He was joined on the platform by Willis-Knighton President and CEO James K. Elrod, then Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards and Shreveport Mayor Hazel Beard.  

Location in Museum

Talbot Museum Digital Archive

Age

1992
Schwarznegger visit booklet passed out to children
Schwarzenegger autographed picture
Schwarzenegger accepts invitation for 1992 appearance
Schwarzenegger invited to Shreveport 1991 by WK employees
Schwartznenegger crowd says hasta la vista Baby
Schwartznenegger leader cheers
Schwartznenegger Shreveport 1992
Contact Us

The museum is open to be public by appointment.  If you wish to have a guided tour of the museum exhibits, you should contact the Museum Curator, Jim Roberts at (318) 212-8472 or email him to set up a weekday appointment

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