City Council At-Large (New Orleans (La.))
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Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Councilmember Arnold D. Fielkow At-Large records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-Fielkow
Scope and Contents
The collection includes paper and born-digital records.The paper records are subject/correspondence files. A large portion of the files are related to the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) and Fielkow’s efforts to reform and revitalize NORD through the creation of its successor commission, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC). Other files include projects of special interest to the Councilman, such as youth recreational activities and adoption...
Dates:
2005-2012
Found in:
City Archives
Councilmember Dorothy Mae Taylor At-Large records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-Taylor
Scope and Contents
The records are subject files reflecting the duties of the At-Large office. Topics of note include records relating to Mardi Gras and Taylor's Anti-Discrimination ordinance.
Dates:
1977-1994; Majority of material found within 1989-1993
Found in:
City Archives
Councilmember Eric Granderson At-Large records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-Granderson
Scope and Contents
The records are subject/correspondence files, which reflect the day-to-day operations of Councilmember Granderson's office. There is some overlap between his records and those of Councilmember Fielkow. It is not uncommon to find documents within this collection that were originally addressed to Fielkow.In addition to the paper records, two members of Councilmember Granderson's staff -- Danielle Viguerie (Director of Communications) and Sayde Finkel (Deputy Chief of Staff) --...
Dates:
2011-2012
Found in:
City Archives
Councilmember James Fitzmorris At-Large Records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-Fitzmorris-At-Large
Scope and Contents
This collection includes 18 boxes of files from Fitzmorris's tenure as At-Large Councilmember. Major areas of focus are Leases on City owned property, the Sewerage and Water Board, and extensive recordkeeping of his appointments. This collection also includes a small amout of Fitzmorris' personal papers.
Dates:
1962-1966
Found in:
City Archives
Councilmember John J. Petre District D and At-Large Records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-Petre
Scope and Contents
Records include files on city-owned property leased for private use, subject, and reading files. The property files include photographs, the lease agreement, and other relevant material.
Dates:
1961-1969
Found in:
City Archives
Councilmember Joseph Giarrusso At-Large Records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-Giarrusso
Scope and Contents
A former superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department (1960-1975), Chief Giarrusso's interest in the NOPD and in law enforcement continued through his years on the Council, an interest that is reflected in these records. Other issues that are particularly well represented relate to public utilities policy and regulation, gambling and the city's proposed land-based casino, and anti-smoking legislation, for which the Chief acted as one of New Orleans' strongest advocates.
Dates:
1978-1994
Found in:
City Archives
Councilmember Joseph V. DiRosa At-Large records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-DiRosa
Scope and Contents
The DiRosa records contain subject files from the councilperson's two terms in office. Many of the subject files deal with civic matters, social services, and local organizations. Of particular note are the liquor license revocations that were part of a morality enforcement against gambling, sex work, and same-sex bars. Many of the organizations present in the collection are local social service organizations or political organizations, including anti-community organizations from the...
Dates:
1962-1966; 1970-1978
Found in:
City Archives
Councilmember Peggy Wilson District A and At-Large records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-Wilson
Scope and Contents
The majority of records in this collection are from Wilson's At-Large term on City Council; however, a few date back to her previous District A terms. Materials have been grouped into five seperate series, reflecting the activities of her office. Wilson's office kept extensive subject files on city agencies, businesses, local organizations, and topics of local interest. Additionally, they maintained files on select individuals, including politicians and business members of the community. A...
Dates:
1986-1998
Found in:
City Archives
Councilmember Sidney Barthelemy At-Large Records
Collection
Identifier: CA-AB-Barthelemy
Scope and Contents
The records are subject files received in two separate accessions, 1986 and 1990, reflecting the interests of Barthelemy's At-Large office. The second set of subject files have not been weeded and include many documents not specifically addressed to Councilman Barthelemy, especially those relating to Cable TV. Also included is a collection of hard hats that date both from his terms as councilman and mayor. They were apparently given to him to commemorate ground-breaking ceremonies at...
Dates:
1978-1986
Found in:
City Archives
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