Martha Gasquet Westfeldt papers
Scope and Contents
The papers comprise .5 linear feet of correspondence, bills, manuscripts, publication notices, and certificates of copyright registration. Also includes the manuscript and page proofs of Selected Poems by Mollie E. Moore Davis, published by the Green Shutter Book Store in 1927.
Dates
- Creation: 1926 - 1955
Creator
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Available to registered researchers by appointment.
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Biographical / Historical
Civic leader in New Orleans. Educated in art, Mrs. Westfeldt operated the Green Shutter Book Store in the French Quarter and was active in establishing the art lending library of the New Orleans Public Library. She was also active in European relief work in the World War II era.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
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