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Jefferson City Buzzards (Organization)

 Organization

Biography

This New Orleans carnival walking krewe formed in 1890. It is named for "Jefferson City," which forms much of modern-day Uptown, and was taken over by New Orleans in 1870.

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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Jefferson City Buzzards, 1954

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Programs, invitations, publications, dubloons, float designs, and other materials from a host of carnival krewes and designers.

Dates: 1954

Jefferson City Buzzards record book

 Collection
Identifier: SC-177-MS
Scope and Contents

This item is a photocopy made from an original manuscript record book kept by the Jefferson City Buzzards, a New Orleans carnival marching group.

The record notes that the group was organized in December, 1890, but entries do not begin until 1892. The entries for 1892-1895 comprise lists of officers with total cash/collections and expenses for each year. Beginning in 1896, expenses, and later revenues, are itemized. Beginning in 1904, complete membership lists are included.

Dates: 1892-1906

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Carnival -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Organizations 1