General Materials
Scope and Contents
The records consist primarily of correspondence (arranged alphabetically by correspondent or subject), both incoming and outgoing, with local public officials, citizens, and organizations, as well as with mayors of other American cities and other notables. Among the correspondents are Susan B. Anthony; Senators Donelson Caffery, Murphy J. Foster, and Samuel Douglas McEnery; Congressmen Robert C. Davey and Adolph Meyer; Governor W. W. Heard; Alcee Fortier; and Sophie B. Wright.
Also included are smaller quantities of court papers, invitations, petitions on various subjects, and miscellaneous materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1900-1904
Creator
- From the Collection: Office of the Mayor (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment.
Requesting Materials
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (3 cartons)
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