Scope and Contents The Executive Office of the Mayor was responsible for day-to-day operations of the Mayor's Office. The files are primarily in-coming and out-going correspondence and subject files arranged alphabetically and chronologically within each category. Folders generally contain both correspondence and subject material.Included are inter-office memos; citizen complaints and requests for assistance; invitations; letters (both in-coming and out-going) of congratulations, recommendation and...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The Subject/General series includes files relating not only to general subject headings but also to files on organizations, individuals, non-government institutions, and the like. Several files relate to municipal activities and entities, but have been included here rather than in Subject/Department because they do not relate to a specific agency, e.g., Armstrong Park.Also included in the Subject/General series are folders of "miscellaneous" documents deemed not suitable for...

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The records are subject/correspondence files arranged alphabetically and chronologically thereunder, kept by the Directors Yves Laborde (1987-1991) and Catherine Castro (1992-1994). Areas particularly well represented are the Sister City Program, international visitors, the Mayor's trips abroad, and business involving the World Trade Center.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

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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.

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Printed material, newspaper articles, etc., covering the Republican National Convention in New Orleans in 1988.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The records are arranged into three subseries:Boards & Commissions records includes rosters (often with numerous updated versions); documents dealing with attendance issues; correspondence dealing with the make-up, purpose, and operations of each agency; nominations from outside entities; resignations; documents relating to the decision-making process for appointments; and legal authorities for the various boards/commissions.Records relating to individual...