Administrative records
Scope and Contents
This series includes correspondence between the Mayor and the Council and with other government entities, officials, as well as constituents. Additionally, the series contains licenses and permits issued to merchants and businesses, especially bakeries. The register of Free People of Color mandated by the Louisiana State legislature, in addition to other records tracking and monitoring enslaved people and people of color are in this series.
Dates
- Creation: 1760-1861
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1832-1862
Creator
- From the Collection: Office of the Mayor (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Microfilm is available to researchers. Originals, if microfilmed, are closed for research. Unfilmed volumes are available for research.
Extent
From the Series: 115 Volumes (115 volumes, 1 oversized box, 1 folder. )
From the Series: 34 Reels (34 reels of microfilm. )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the City Archives Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org