Subject Files, 1986-1998

Series

Staff Only

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 third series of records comprise Wilson's activities involving the 1988 Republican National Convention, which took place in New Orleans. The final two comprise the appointments and daily schedules of the Councilmember.

Dates

Creation: 1986-1998

Creator

From the Collection: Wilson, Peggy (Person)
From the Collection: New Orleans (La.) City Council (Organization)
From the Collection: City Council District A (New Orleans (La.)) (Organization)
From the Collection: City Council At-Large (New Orleans (La.)) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment. Request by box number.

Requesting Materials

Materials Request Guidelines

Extent

From the Collection: 35 Cubic Feet (35 boxes) : 33 paige boxes, 2 document boxes

From the Collection: 13 Volumes (12 volumes of appointment books, 1 scrapbook)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Description

Subject files represent most agencies of city government, other public bodies, businesses, and organizations as well as topical subject areas ranging from abandoned automobiles to zoning. Some programs and subjects of special interest to Wilson appear to be particularly well represented in the records: crime and the New Orleans Police Department, the city's Great Expectations program, revision of the city charter, and term limitation.