Recorder's Books, 1836-1850
Scope and Contents
The books in each subseries include records of arrests, giving the date, name of arrestee, time, location, arresting officers, possessions on the person of the arrestee, and the name of the person making the complaint. The names of enslaved people and free persons of color arrested are listed in separate columns from those of others. Also included are reports of guard members absent or in neglect of their duties and of such matters as balls operating without permission and carts and other vehicles operating against the laws in force. The Recorder's books also include reference to the final disposition of at least some of the cases. There are no volumes in the Mayor's subseries prior to May, 1838, or from July, 1841 to March, 1845. The Recorder's subseries is lacking coverage from September, 1839 to June, 1846.
Dates
- Creation: 1836-1850
Creator
- From the Collection: Third Municipality (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Request by call number. Originals are closed for research.
Requesting Materials
Extent
From the Series: 14 Volumes (14 volumes, available on 5 rolls of microfilm)
From the Series: 5 Reels (14 volumes, available on 5 rolls 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