Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes Consular Correspondence, internal correspondence, and general correspondence.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

The records are subject/correspondence files arranged alphabetically and chronologically thereunder, kept by the Directors Yves Laborde (1987-1991) and Catherine Castro (1992-1994). Areas particularly well represented are the Sister City Program, international visitors, the Mayor's trips abroad, and business involving the World Trade Center.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Much of the material is "ceremonial" (i.e., letters of introduction/greetings, letters of appointment, etc.) but there are documents of more significance, especially in the files for city of New Orleans government agencies. The New Orleans Police Department files include scattered reports on investigations of houses of prostitution, fortune-telling, and other "nuisances" of the day. The Orleans Levee District, Board of Commissioners files include details of the Board's purchase of land for...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The majority of records in this collection are from Wilson's At-Large term on City Council; however, a few date back to her previous District A terms. Materials have been grouped into five seperate series, reflecting the activities of her office. Wilson's office kept extensive subject files on city agencies, businesses, local organizations, and topics of local interest. Additionally, they maintained files on select individuals, including politicians and business members of the community. A...

Scope and Contents Much of the material is "ceremonial" (i.e., letters of introduction/greetings, letters of appointment, etc.) but there are documents of more significance, especially in the files for city of New Orleans government agencies. The New Orleans Police Department files include scattered reports on investigations of houses of prostitution, fortune-telling, and other "nuisances" of the day. The Orleans Levee District, Board of Commissioners files include details of the Board's purchase of land for...

Scope and Contents The records of the Mayor's Office Administration comprise file folders maintained for various programs, project, and issues that came to the attention of the Mayor and his staff during his two administrations. Much of the material is similar to the records in the Mayor's Office Correspondence and Subject Fies. Among areas of interest are gaming, casinos, and the development of the Harrah's Casino in New Orleans; development of the Jazzland amusement park in Eastern New Orleans; local and...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

The subject files consist mostly of correspondence and reports, both from internal departments, constiuents, corporations, and other government bodies. Most concern city affairs and economic development.