SC-1. Civic and Political Organizations
Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:
275th Anniversary of the Founding of the City of New Orleans Commission records
The records, in one document carton, include meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, lists, memorandums, financial records, notes, and miscellaneous materials. Also included are several color photographs taken at the Jackson Square birthday party, a proclamation signed by Governor Edwin W. Edwards, and a copy of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park's "New Orleans' Legacy, Education Program Proposals," designed especially for the anniversary year.
Bruns Family papers
The papers include letters, stock certificates, and other papers. Most of the letters deal with political matters. Individual correspondents include John M. Parker, Kate M. Gordon, E. John Ellis, John Sharp Williams, Luther Hall, Edgar H. Farrar, and John M. Avery.
Bureau of Governmental Research of New Orleans reports
Report related to the November 7, 2000 election on two bond propositions. Purpose A proposed to issue 150 millon dolars in general obligation bonds for six categories of city projects. The Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff issued Purpose B for 27 million for facilities, equipment, and furnishings.
Bureau of Governmental Research records relating to the City of New Orleans home rule charter process
Memos and correspondence, reports and subject files, and other documents related to the Bureau's research into the city charter process.
Central City Welcome Table records
On January 28, 2017 the Central City Welcome Table Circle erected a marker for Civil Rights activist Ernest J. Wright, at A.L. Davis Playground. Includes background information, timeline, programs, and photographs.
Concordia Parish Police Jury proceedings
Printed material. Proceedings of the Police Jury.
Crossman School Mother’s Club records
Programs for two minstrel shows held by the Crossman School Mother's Club, "Darktown Follies" and "One Night in Dixie". Also includes a draft of jokes used at the show. Photographs include the club, a evening performance, and photographs of the performers in "hillbilly" costumes and of the club in blackface.
deLesseps S. Morrison contribution list
Democratic State Central Committee minutes
Minutes of the first meeting of the new Democratic State Central Committee elected for four years, held in the Gold Room of the Roosevelt Hotel, City of New Orleans, February 13, 1932.
Disaster Relief Plan for the Greater New Orleans Area records
Includes plan and correspondence relating to the creation of the plan. Contributors include New Orleans Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association, New Orleans Association of Commerce, and Office of the Adjunct General.
Education Through Historical Preservation records
Dr. Eugene Cizek and Lloyd Sensat’s Education Through Historical Preservation. Contains Publicity and publications.
Era Club records
The records date from the reorganization and include the minutes of board meetings, business meetings, and open meetings, all in a single volume.
Fritz Wagner papers
Helen Ackerman Mervis papers
League of Women Voters of Louisiana records
Minutes of state board meetings, correspondence, membership lists, and miscellaneous items. Source unknown.
League of Women Voters of New Orleans
Pamphlets, newsletters, and oversized publications produced by the League of Women Voters of New Orleans that detail elected officials, politicians running for office, and detailed explanation of some ballot initiatives. Also includes a limited number of membership lists.
Local Council of Women of New Orleans records
The collection of papers of the Local Council of the Women of New Orleans illustrates the wide involvement of local women's organizations in the community. Documentation of the Council includes the minutes of meetings, correspondence between members and from outside relations, reports on committee work, publicity, and the revisions of the Council charter.
Metropolitan Crime Commission of New Orleans, Inc. records of Joseph Marcello, Jr.
Morial Re-election Committee, Inc. publications
One folder containing letters, flyers, posters, and other material printed by the Committee on behalf of Ernest N. Morial, then running for re-election as Mayor of New Orleans. Includes instructions to precinct captains, block coordinators, etc.
Myldred Masson Costa papers
National Drainage Congress records
Included are press releases, the "Official Call," and related materials (including lists of delegates), all from the Department of Publicity, New Orleans Board of Control for the Congress.
New Orleans Bicentennial correspondence
Correspondence relating to the New Orleans Bicentennial by Mildred Costa
New Orleans Jaycees records
Correspondence, financial records, photographs, and other material documenting the organization's co-sponsorship of the annual Earth Day concert and celebration in New Orleans. The binder includes material on the 1975 Earth Day celebration.
New Orleans Library League financial records
The records include a journal of receipts and expenditures, five books of receipt stubs, and miscellaneous receipts.
New Orleans Safety Council records
The records include minutes of the Executive and Commercial Vehicle Committees, lists of various committee members, calendars, financial records, and miscellaneous publications of the National Council. Source unknown.