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Ordinances and Resolutions, 1840-1852

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The records are manuscript copies of the original ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council. They are arranged in chronological order by date of the Council session at which they were passed. There is no index to these laws, nor do the originals (or copies of the 1836- 1840 acts) exist in the archives collection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840-1852

Conditions Governing Access

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

Requesting Materials

Extent

2 Volumes (available on 1 roll of microfilm)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Related Materials

See also the published 1845 digest of the ordinances and resolutions of the General Council [AB312 1845 Gen].

Call Number

mf AB310, 1840-1852, Gen

Repository Details

Part of the City Archives Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610