Scope and Contents A collection of newspaper clippings reporting on the trial of Mayor John Fitzpatrick. Clippings date from November 1894 to January, 1895. The trial, brought by the citizens of New Orleans, was an attempt at impeachment of Mayor Fitzpatrick. The clippings discuss in great detail the proceedings of the case, including witness testimonial, actions of the court, and all charges brought against the mayor. Charges include passing a belt railroad ordinance despite public objection, failure to...

Scope and Contents The records are "fragments" that have survived in the City Archives. Most of the records are in the form of incoming letters to the mayor. In some cases related materials are fastened together. The arrangement in alphabetical by name of correspondent (corporate or individual). Where only one or two items exist for a given correspondent, those items are filed in alphabetical miscellaneous folders. Much of the material is "ceremonial" (i.e., letters of introduction/greetings, letters of...

Scope and Contents These books are a collection of manuscript and letterpress copies of incoming police reports and the persons to whom they were referred. A majority of the complaints are related to the state of buildings, roads, and other developments and are referred to the City Engineer. Other complaints include noise and other public nuisances, issues with city lighting, licenses, etc. Reports bear the signature of the Mayor's Secretary. v. 1 September 19, 1888 - September 13, 1890. Fair...

Scope and Contents The first few pages of the book are dedicated to debate on financing and creating a high class hotel in New Orleans. Issues of increased revenue and the ability to find donors. The rest of the manuscript includes documentation of suits and petitions against the city of New Orleans. The records indicate in what court the case originated, an abstract of the contents, and what was done by the Mayor's office upon receiving news and results of the suits and petitions. The petitions are related...