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Messages from the Mayor referring police problems to different departments., 1888-1895

 File
Identifier: AA501

Scope and Contents

These books are a collection of manuscript and letterpress copies of incoming police reports and the persons to whom they were referred. A majority of the complaints are related to the state of buildings, roads, and other developments and are referred to the City Engineer. Other complaints include noise and other public nuisances, issues with city lighting, licenses, etc. Reports bear the signature of the Mayor's Secretary.

  • v. 1 September 19, 1888 - September 13, 1890. Fair condition. Mostly legible. Half manuscript and half letterpress.
  • v. 2 September 13, 1890 - January 25, 1893. Good condition. Legible. Mostly letterpress.
  • v. 3 January 25, 1893 - September 30, 1895. Good condition. Legible. Mostly letterpress.

Dates

  • Other: 1888-1895

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Requesting Materials

Extent

3 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the City Archives Repository

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