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Municipal Auditorium Commission photographs, 1930s-1960s

 Series
Municipal Auditorium Commission photographs
Municipal Auditorium Commission photographs

Scope and Contents

The Municipal Government Photograph Collection contains a series of black and white, 8” x 10” prints sent from the Municipal Auditorium. These photographs, which primarily cover the 1930s and 1960s, depict programs, events, and performances held at the Auditorium, as well as publicity shots sent to the Auditorium to advertise performances or individual performers. Also included are photos documenting building damage from Hurricane Betsy (1965) and the various repair and renovation projects that followed.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930s-1960s

Conditions Governing Access

Digitized photographs are available through our digital platform, ContentDM.

Extent

From the Collection: 67 Volumes (67 volumes)

From the Collection: .5 Cubic Feet (1 document box)

From the Collection: 425 Photographic Prints (425 photographs)

From the Collection: .5 Cubic Feet (Subject File)

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