Scope and Contents The majority of materials in this collection are tax assessment records documenting property values. These can be used to determine changes in the assessed value of properties.How to Use Tax Assessment RecordsThe Board of Assessors of Orleans Parish was created in 1856; prior to this, property assessments were determined by state officials or local...

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Records of the Municipal Cemeteries of New Orleans, administered by the city. These include internment records, death certificates, and other associated records depending on the cemetery. Cemeteries include are:

• Bayou St. John Cemetery
• Lafayette Cemetery
• Jefferson City/ Valence Street Cemetery
• Carrollton Cemetery
• St. MAry's Cemetery
• Locust Grove Cemetery
• Holt Cemetery

Scope and Contents

City government records from the Carrollton suburb before it was annexed by New Orleans in 1874. Includes surveys, financial documents, school records, and other city records related to the administration of Carrollton. Mayors and city council records are included.