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deLesseps S. Morrison contribution list

 Collection
Identifier: SC-162-MS

Scope and Contents

A machine-produced print-out of individual names and addresses with manuscript notations. The list is accompanied by an undated, typewritten letter to "Chep," signed "Chas." At the bottom of the letter is Morrison's note to his secretary for a thank-you to be sent to Charlie Seeman (Seeman was a budget consultant in the city's Chief Administrative Office). The questions raised in Seeman's letter are answered by Morrison's mss notes.

Both items appear to be related to Morrison's campaign for the 1960 gubernatorial election. Next to some of the names on the list dollar amounts are listed. Other notations on the list indicate other services that individuals have offered to provide for the campaign. Most, if not all, of the names on the list appear to be unclassified employees of the city of New Orleans.

The list and letter originally were housed in an oversized envelope addressed to Morrison at his Coliseum St. residence. The envelope was marked "Strictly Personal."

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1959

Creator

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Available to registered researchers by appointment.

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Reproduction or use of materials is prohibited without the permission of the City Archives & Special Collections. Please review the Archives' Permission to Publish note.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

It is not known whether these items were transferred to the archives with the bulk of Mayor Morrison's papers or if they came to the collection in a separate, possibly anonymous, donation.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610