Volume 1, March 29, 1852-April 8, 1853
Scope and Contents
Manuscript proceedings of the meetings of the Board of Aldermen. In addition to the regular meetings there are also minutes of numerous special meetings and at least some joint meetings were held. Also included in the proceedings are manuscript copies of letters, reports, and other communications received by the Board. One volume includes minutes of a single executive/secret session in 1852. There is, of course, a gap in the records from 1862-1866 during the suspension of Council activities.
The records through 1862 are available on 3 rolls of 35mm microfilm; volumes 11 and 12 of the minutes and proceedings are unfilmed and only available in original format.
Dates
- Other: March 29, 1852-April 8, 1853
Creator
- From the Collection: New Orleans (La.) City Council (Organization)
- From the Collection: New Orleans (La.) Common Council (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment; volumes 11 and 12 are only available in original format. Request by call number.
Extent
From the Series: 13 Volumes (partially available on 3 rolls of microfilm)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Call number
mf AB300, 1852-1867 Ald
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