League of Women Voters of New Orleans

Collection

Identifier: SC-364

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

Creation: 1949-2011
Creation: Majority of material found within 1965-1995

Creator

League of Women Voters of Louisiana (Organization)
League of Women Voters of New Orleans (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

The national chapter of the League of Women Voters was founded in 1920. Martha Gilmore Robinson organized the New Orleans chapter in 1942. The organization provided educational information about voting, voter registration, elections, and various politicians running for office and ballot initiatives. The League would sometimes hold lectures and panel discussions about issues relevant to New Orleans and Louisiana, such as energy and minutiae of municipal government. Despite providing an incredible wealth of information about each election, the league did not endorse elected officials.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (1 document box and 1 oversized box. )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Related Materials

The League of Women Voters of New Orleans were a subchapter of the state organization. The archives holds a small collection of ephemera for the League of Women Voters of Louisiana