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Office of Special Events records, 1994-2002

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

In general, the contents of this record series are somewhat disordered. For example, in the "Medal of Honor" folder for 1997 there are items from earlier and later years. Some are copies but others may have been moved from one year's folder to another while the records were still at City Hall.

Dates

  • Other: 1994-2002

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Requesting Materials

Biographical / Historical

The Office of Special Events coordinated and planned City of New Orleans events designed to inform the public and to promote economic development. Included were annual events such as Mardi Gras, the Mayor's budget address, the Mayor's state of the city address, and the Mayor's Medal of Honor selection and ceremony. The Office was also responsible for various ongoing events including Town Hall meetings and the Mayor's cabinet meetings. In addition, the Office assisted other city agencies with organizing community events and fundraisers.

Extent

10 Files

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the City Archives Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610