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Mayor's Office Administration records, 1994-2002

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The records of the Mayor's Office Administration comprise file folders maintained for various programs, project, and issues that came to the attention of the Mayor and his staff during his two administrations. Much of the material is similar to the records in the Mayor's Office Correspondence and Subject Fies. Among areas of interest are gaming, casinos, and the development of the Harrah's Casino in New Orleans; development of the Jazzland amusement park in Eastern New Orleans; local and national politics (including the city's unsuccessful 1998 proposal for hosting the 2000 Democratic National Convention); the Regional Transit Authority; and the New Orleans Aviation Board/New Orleans International Airport.

Dates

  • Other: 1994-2002

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Requesting Materials

Biographical / Historical

The Mayor's Office Administration provided support (administrative and fiscal) to insure the efficient and effective operation of the Mayor's Office. The unit was responsible for scheduling, fiscal affairs, mail/records management, and personnel within the overall Office of the Mayor. The office managed the budget for the Mayor's Office as well as community initiatives, specifically, the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Aging and Tulane Scholarship Program.

Extent

50 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