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Personal

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Filed alphabetically. Mostly letters marked by Morial as personal. Among national "celebrities" represented are: Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter, Marion Barry, Charles Robb, Walter & Joan Mondale, Ed Koch, Edward Kennedy, Jesse Jackson, Kirk Douglas, Geraldine Ferraro, Samuel Pierce, Harold Washington, Reuben Askew, and Dom DeLuise. Local notables include: Moon Landrieu, Lindy Boggs, Donald Mintz, Stanley Muller, Ruth Ann Menutis, and Marti Schambra. There are also letters from the Morial children, including some interesting political communications from his sons Marc and Jacques. Of special interest is the October 31, 1982 "invitation" from U.S. attorney John Volz to Morial to appear before a federal grand jury.

Dates

  • Creation: 1977-1986

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Requesting Materials

Extent

From the Sub-Series: 14 Linear Feet (28 document boxes)

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