Fritz Wagner papers
Scope and Contents
The papers deal mostly with the organization of the Preservation of Jazz Advisory Commission and its early work towards developing the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Included are copies of questionnaires completed by a number of jazz experts, reports of subcommittees, copies of published hearings, correspondence (including letters from Senator J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs), and related materials. Also included are materials dealing with Louis Armstrong Park and with the Treme and North Rampart Street areas of the Crescent City.
Dates
- Creation: 1982-1996
Creator
- Wagner, Fritz, Dr. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment.
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Biographical / Historical
Dr. Fritz Wagner served as an ex-officio member of the Preservation of Jazz Advisory Commission through his position as chairman of the Delta Region Preservation Commission. He was also Dean of the University of New Orleans College of Urban and Public Affairs and a member of the New Orleans City Planning Commission.
Extent
2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Greg Soll, February, 2002.
Occupation
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
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New Orleans LA 70112
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