Original French Volumes, 1803-1836
Scope and Contents
The records are manuscript volumes containing the minutes of the individual council meetings, beginning with the session of 8 Frimaire An XII (November 30, 1803) and continuing through the period of the Conseil Municipal and into that of the Conseil de Ville. In addition to the proceedings proper, these records also list the individuals provided monetary relief by the Council. There is a gap in the proceedings from February, 1829 to September, 1831.
Dates
- Creation: 1803-1836
Creator
- From the Collection: Conseil de Ville (Organization)
- From the Collection: New Orleans (La.) City Council (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Request by call number. Originals are closed for research.
Requesting Materials
Extent
7 Volumes (available on 3 rolls of microfilm)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
All of the volumes in this series have suffered water damage to some extent. Some of them were also victimized by more recent mold infestation, with the result that portions of some pages (particularly in volumes 6 and 7) are illegible.
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