Modern Mayor records, 1945 - 1996

Series

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This series contains records related to several special projects and committees under the Mayor's Office. The records in these series will generally include correspondence among city and other government agencies, reports and studies, meeting documents, memos, and public announcements.

Dates

Creation: 1945 - 1996

Creator

From the Collection: Office of the Mayor (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Biographical / Historical

The Louisiana State Constitutional Amendment of 1950 authorized the creation of a home-rule charter for the city of New Orleans. The Charter of 1954 is currently in effect. It implemented the mayor-council form of government and granted the responsibilities to the city of public safety, public sanitation, and public property. It also created the position of the Chief Administrative Officer who is appointed by the mayor and under their supervision. Since 1954, various mayor's have created new departments, boards, and commissions that fall under the Office of the Mayor. Some of these include the Office of Economic Development, Office of Policy Planning and Analysis, Office of Environmental Affairs, Office of International Relations, various community and civic improvement organizations, and public safety committees.

Extent

10 Cubic Feet (10 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This series includes records from the Office of the Mayor after 1945 that are not related to an individual mayor's records, their office records, or boards, commissions, and committees that fall under the supervision of the Office of the Mayor. The dates for this series include 1945-1996 and will expand over time. The subseries included are for the Public Relations Office, Duncan Plaza project files, Mayor's Task Force on City-Owned Cemeteries, and Community Action Center.