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Official Proceedings, 1836-1852

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Manuscript volumes containing the minutes of the meetings of the Third Municipality Council. In addition to recording legislative proceedings, including various elections as well as the text of, and votes on, ordinances and resolutions, the records also include transcriptions of numerous reports made to the Council. The first two volumes (1836-1846) are recorded in French; remaining volumes are in English. The minutes for the period between March 27, 1848 and April 29, 1850 are missing.

Dates

  • Creation: 1836-1852

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Request by call number. Originals are closed for research.

Requesting Materials

Extent

4 Volumes (4 volumes, available on 2 rolls of microfilm)

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