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Manuscript and typewritten program notes and minutes for the organization's convention in November, 1955. The theme of the meeting was "The Christian Woman combines modesty with dignity, in dress, conduct and speech."

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Programs, invitations, publications, dubloons, float designs, and other materials from a host of carnival krewes and designers.

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Typewritten copy of a talk delivered by Mrs. W. A. Brannan for the Chapter's birthday, January 13, 1948. The talk dealt with the history of the Chapter from its founding in 1913. Also included is a cover letter signed by Mrs. Frank V. Russell, Regent, dated January 14, 1948.

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Manuscript copy of book entitled "Sketches of Louisiana Women," compiled by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Brief biographies of 11 leading Louisiana women.

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Manuscript letter noting a change of location for the annual meeting of the St. Vincent's Sewing Circle due to the threat of contagious disease at the Home. Source unknown.

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The records comprise the minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and minutes of the organization's semi-annual general meetings. Included therein are detailed notes on the remarks of guest speakers at the meetings. Pasted into the minutes are copies of the constitution, yearbooks, meeting notices, programs, and other materials.

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This item is a photocopy made from an original manuscript record book kept by the Jefferson City Buzzards, a New Orleans carnival marching group.

The record notes that the group was organized in December, 1890, but entries do not begin until 1892. The entries for 1892-1895 comprise lists of officers with total cash/collections and expenses for each year. Beginning in 1896, expenses, and later revenues, are itemized. Beginning in 1904, complete membership lists are included.

Scope and Contents Manuscript volume including a copy of the constitution and by-laws, membership roster, and minutes of the Society. The minutes are fairly regularly recorded through early 1856 and then only sporadically until August, 1860. Included in the minutes are procedural details (who was present, who was fined for not abiding by the by-laws, etc.), as well as references to the topics of the essay, recitation, and debates, often with some indication of the outcome of the latter. No real effort is made...

Scope and Contents The Association built four important theatre buildings during its history, the last being the Grand Opera House (1871-1906). The records include one manuscript minute book of the Association, 1899-1905 (several meetings per month), which detail the operation of the building and the Association's dealings with the lessee, Henry Greenwall. Also included are various legal papers (stocks, typewritten correspondence, a summons from the Circuit Court of the United States) and miscellaneous...

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The records include manuscript minute books (seven volumes) covering the years 1872-1884 and 1892-1954, two manuscript letter books for the years 1872-1894, and a manuscript volume of the organization's rules as adopted in 1879. All of the records are in French.

Scope and Contents The papers document her participation in the Daughters of 1812. Included are membership lists for the late 1960s, financial records from as early as the 1940s, several publications, and various programs/invitations to events sponsored by the organization.Also included are several letters to Mrs. Duvic from various local groups (and a Christmas card from author Harnett T. Kane), programs, invitations, etc. from other area historical organizations (including her badge and ribbon...

Scope and Contents The minutes are in two volumes (July 13, 1892-March 30, 1893 and April 6, 1893-May 7, 1895). They record the internal business of the organization, including financial matters and the election of new members (the Club used a blackball system, which is documented in the minutes). Also included, under old and new business, is information about events, races, biking accidents, street conditions, and the like. By 1895 the Club was experiencing severe fiscal problems, at least some of which are...

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Scrapbooks and files, including correspondence, reports, photographs, clippings, and other materials, mostly relating to the activities of the Club during the presidency of Lucile Callaghan, 1960-1961. Also included are materials relating to activities of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., and the Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. The records also include 12 volumes of bound minutes, ca. 1943-1974.

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The records inlcude manuscript and typewritten minutes, meeting announcements, correspondence, and related materials. Source unknown.

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Minutes and List of Members, August 30, 1862.

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Included are sever papers of literary commentary presented by members of the club.

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The collection consists of the Constitution of the Societa Italiana di Mutua Beneficenza of New Orleans, Louisiana (Italia) in printed form, and two documents of the Society, in Italian.

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Typewritten biographical information on members of the Association. Also included is a brief history of Slavonian immigration into New Orleans and a history of the Association.