Scope and Contents From the Series: The records consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence and subject files of the administrators of the New Orleans Public Library, primarily those of the City Librarian. Of particular interest to the history of NOPL are records documenting the construction and furnishing of the Main Library at 219 Loyola Avenue, which opened in 1958. Donations to the Library over the years are also documented, as are the Library's early automation projects, branch library construction and repair,...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The records consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence and subject files of the administrators of the New Orleans Public Library, primarily those of the City Librarian. Of particular interest to the history of NOPL are records documenting the construction and furnishing of the Main Library at 219 Loyola Avenue, which opened in 1958. Donations to the Library over the years are also documented, as are the Library's early automation projects, branch library construction and repair,...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The records consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence and subject files of the administrators of the New Orleans Public Library, primarily those of the City Librarian. Of particular interest to the history of NOPL are records documenting the construction and furnishing of the Main Library at 219 Loyola Avenue, which opened in 1958. Donations to the Library over the years are also documented, as are the Library's early automation projects, branch library construction and repair,...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: The records are subject/correspondence files transferred from the office of the City Librarian, covering the day-to-day business of the office during the tenure of directors C. Daniel Wilson (1985-1997), Gertiana C. Williams (1997-2004), and, to a lesser extent, William Johnson (2004-2006). (Both Williams and Johnson served as Acting City Librarian prior to their formal appointments.) Following Johnson's departure in 2006, Tulane University Dean of Libraries Lance Query served briefly as...