Treasurer's Office, 1852-1870
Scope and Contents
The records are arranged in series as follows:
- General financial records, 1852-1870
- Census of merchants, 1854-1860
- Tax ledgers/indexes to tax ledgers, 1852-1861
- Journal of receipts and expenditures, 1852-1864
- Receipts for funds for the support of the Normal School, 1858- 1862
- License records, 1852-1861
- Ground rent book, 1860-1897
Dates
- Creation: 1852-1870
Creator
- From the Collection: Board of City Trusts (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appoitnemnt. Request by call number. Originals are closed for research.
Biographical / Historical
The city charter of 1852 provided for the popular election of the Treasurer to a term of two years. Qualifications for the office were the same as those for members of the state House of Representatives. In the charter revision of 1856 the Treasurer's Office became elective by the Common Council rather than by popular vote. The term of office remained two years.
The Treasurer was responsible for keeping the city's funds safely in the bank chosen by the Common Council. He also received all monies due to the city and paid out monies owed by the city to contractors and other individuals. His powers to receive and spend funds were subject to the authority of the Comptroller, to whom he was obligated to make daily reports.
Extent
97 Volumes (97 volumes, available on X 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