12/22/1999 (rev. 6/24/2000)
St. Charles Hotel
Autograph book, 1880 [MS-87]
Autographs of the guests at a banquet honoring former President Ulysses S. Grant at the St. Charles Hotel in New Orleans, April 5, 1880. Grant's autograph is included. Gift of Frederick D. Grant, 1903.
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4/28/1997
St. Louis Cathedral
Recapitulation of construction expenses, 1851 [MS-85]
One page manuscript (dated March 25, 1851) recapitulation of labor and material expenses for construction of the new cathedral building under contract with John P. Kirwan. The expenses are divided by category of work (i.e., masonry, carpentry, roofing, locks, and paving), with a total of $85,730. It is signed by Sampson [Alexander H. Sampson, hired to superintend completion of the project following the collapse of the cathedral's central tower and Kirwan's subsequent departure from the job]. The document appears to represent expenses up until the time of Kirwan's termination. It is probably from a civil court suit record, but there is no docket number present nor is a court identified.
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12/22/2003
Saxon, Lyle
Papers, ca. 1927-1947 [MS-332]
Author and Works Progress Administration (WPA) official. The papers include a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, apparently selected because of their (not necessarily intentionally) humorous content, or because they illustrated some trait peculiar to New Orleanians. Also included is a partial manuscript of his Children of Strangers, a manuscript of The Man who Loved Animals, and a letter & a WPA report on wild horses in Louisiana. Gift of Robert Tallant.
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12/23/2003
Schooner Enterprise
Invoices, 1873 [MS-189]
1 folder
Fifteen invoices from various New Orleans businesses for work and repairs done for the Schooner Enterprise. Mrs. Ellen Kennedy is identified as the owner of the schooner.
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12/23/2003
Schroeder, Hans Emil August (b. 1885)
Papers, 1933, n.d. [MS-118]
Physician. Typewritten memoir of his earl life in Germany, his emigration to the U.S. (arriving at New York in 1906), and his subsequent travels around the country. Dr. Schroeder also offers an "appraisal of American impressions" from the point of view of one brought up in the European tradition. His purpose is to "bring you to realize the struggles an immigrant has to endure to reach a position that a native-born American may find difficult enough to
attain with all the advantages that are his." In the process, he offers his observations on various American institutions. The memoir is
titled "Impressions of an Immigrant" and was written in 1933 under the pseudonym "John E. Taylor."
Also included is a memoir of Schroeder's 1908 climb of Pike's Peak, undated, also under the Taylor
pseudonym.
Gift of Robert P. Jolet, August 21, 1986.
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4/28/1997
Seghers, Edward Dominique (1832-1976)
Account book, 1862-1865 [MS-88]
Soldier. Typewritten transcript of an account book showing Seghers' income and private expenses during his service in the Louisiana Infantry. The record illustrates his war time movements from Vicksburg (where he was captured when the town fell) to Mobile and other points in Mississippi and Alabama. Transcribed from the original in the Southern Historical Collection, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Gift of Edward D. Seghers, 1947.
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4/28/1997
Sisters of Charity [Donaldsonville, La.]
Records, 1841-1891 [MS-34]
Correspondence (manuscript and/or transcription, and translation) dealing with the establishment of the order at Donaldsonville. Also included is a typescript "History of the foundation of St. Vincent's Home, Donaldsonville, La." begun in 1844 by Sister Mary Gonzago and completed in 1891. Photocopy.
Gift of Peggy Davis, Baton Rouge, La., 1981
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4/28/1997
Slavery Taxation Forms
Forms, 1834-1847 [MS-205]
Four completed taxation forms listing slaves as the taxed property on the reverse. Three of the forms are from the third municipality.
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8/30/2017
Smith, Professor William B., 1850-1934
Papers [MS-245]
Tulane professor of mathematics and philosophy, papers concerning his life and writings.
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04/27/2018
Societa Italiana, DI M.B., Christoforo Colombo, New Orleans, La.
Records, 1914-1916 [MS-135]
1 folder, 3 pieces
The collection consists of the Constitution of the Societa Italiana di Mutua Beneficenza of New Orleans, Louisiana (Italia) in printed form, and two documents of the Society, in Italian, which were removed from the Civil District Court, case #118249.
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Soule College
Pamphlet collection, ca. 1882-1925 [MS-30]
Founded by Colonel George Soule (1834-1926) in 1856, the college is the oldest business and commercial school in New Orleans. The collection includes published commencement and other addresses of the founder, advertisements for the college, and miscellaneous pamphlets dealing with Soule and his school's curriculum. Source unknown.
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4/28/1997
South-Western Rail-Road Convention, 1852
Records, 1852 [MS-32]
Manuscript register of delegates, including the signatures and residences of each. The convention was called to promote the building of railroads in the Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas region. Delegates attended from throughout the region (and from as far away as St. Louis, Virginia, and Florida), but the Louisiana contingent was the largest and it proceeded to dominate the proceedings. Source unknown.
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4/28/1997
Squires, Laura Margaret (1837-1927)
Autograph album, 1855-1864 [MS-11]
A collection of ca. 200 autographs of Miss Squires' friends. Most are by Confederate soldiers who are identified by unit. An index with some annotation is included, probably added at a later date by the donor. Donated by W. H. T. Squires, 1945.
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12/22/2003
Stanton-Stevens-Wilmot Family
Papers, 1878-1959 [MS-36]
Correspondence, diary, scrapbook (containing additional pasted-in correspondence and newspaper clippings), and miscellaneous papers of three related New Orleans families prominent in business and social circles. Correspondents include Anna Roosevelt Dall, Dorothy Dix, and Edgar J. Goodspeed.
Gift of Mrs. Caroline Wilmot Gray and Huey Raimey, 1979-1981.
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4/28/1997
Sugar Bowl Parade, 1969
Materials, 1969 [MS-240]
Materials relating to the 1969 Sugar Bowl parade. This includes planning notes, receipts and correspondence having to do with all aspects of the parade.
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06/20/2018
Sullivan, Violet Mary (1877-1956)
Papers, 1913 [MS-4]
Educator. Scrapbook of letters, notes, and post cards of congratulations on her appointment as principal of Paulding School in New Orleans.
Gift of Mrs. Henry W. Eckhardt.
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4/28/1997
Suviah (Ship)
Records, 1846-1847 [MS-12]
Log of voyage from New Orleans to Brasos St. Iago, commencing December 23, 1846, William Gardiner, master. The ship reached the Chalmette battleground, where it met with an accident that forced it to return to the city. Most of the record recounts efforts to clear the decks and make the vessel seaworthy. The voyage was not continued.
From the suit of John P. Barnett vs. William Gardiner and J.W. Zacharie, Fifth District Court #408.
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4/28/1997
Temple, Keith (1899-1980)
Cartoons, ca. 1937, 1962-1965 [MS-327]
Editorial cartoonist. Forty-seven original cartoons that appeared in the Times-Picayune. The 1962-1965 items were donated by the New Orleans Police Department.
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12/23/2003
10th Regiment, U.S. Colored Artillery (Heavy) in New Orleans
Muster rolls, 1865-1866 [MS-314]; Microfilm [LN56]
2 folders
The manuscript rolls give the names of soldiers, their rank, and a variety of information regarding their enlistment and service. Also available on microfilm under call number LN56.
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Terre Haute Plantation
Payroll book, 1885 [MS-112]
Manuscript record o f names of workers, time worked, rate of pay, and amount of payment for laborers on a St. John the Baptist Parish sugar plantation. Some notations on the type of work done are included, as are other miscellaneous expenditures of the overseer, A. Armant. Filed as evidence (oversized) in the suit of Lehman, Abraham & Co. vs. James W. Godbery, Jr. (Civil District Court #14057). For additional information, see the suit record.
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4/28/1997
Testut, Charles (ca. 1818-1892)
Papers, 1889-1890 [MS-47]
Poet. Typewritten copies of two poems, "Mon dernier chant" and "A Madame Boudousquie." Source unknown.
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4/28/1997
Thompson, W. B.
Statement before the U.S. House of Representatives, 1910 [MS-196]
1 folder
Sixty-seven page typewritten statement and questions and answers of Mr. Thompson before the House Subcommittee of the Committee on Agriculture, dealing with the "Cotton and Grain Anti-Option Bill."
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Times-Picayune Subscription Book
Subscription Book, 1932 [MS-132]
3 folders
List of subscribers in "Route 61," listed by address and name.
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1/24/2012
Travel Passes – Free Person of Color
1850-1867 [MS-216]
Travel passes granted to Free Persons of Color. Describes what the person looked like, destination and duration of travel.
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06/20/2018
Travel Permission - Slavery
Permission Slips, 1857, 1861[MS-214]
Two permission slips provided to slaves giving them permission to travel for one month.
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06/20/2018
Trudeau, Charles Laveau
Memorandum, 1804 [MS-110]
Surveyor General of Louisiana. Titled "Nottes pour L'intelligence du plan de la Ville de Nelle Orleans et les environs" (Notes for understanding the plan of the City of New Orleans and surroundings), this document is Trudeau's explanation of his 1798 plan of the city.
Filed as evidence in the 1838 Parish Court suit of Kenton vs. Pontalba (#13490) and apparently removed from the suit in the 20th century. Also included is an English translation of the original French document.
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4/28/1997
Turgeau, Laroque
Speech, 1833 [MS-208]
Manuscript copy of a patriotic speech Laroque Turgeau gave celebrating the Battle of New Orleans.
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06/20/2018
United Slavonian Benevolent Association (New Orleans, La.)
Records, 1961 [MS 154]
1 folder
Typewritten biographical information on members of the Association. Also included is a brief history of Slavonian immigration into New Orleans and a history of the Association. (The organization included more than 300 members in 1961.)
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United States Army. Quartermaster's Office.
Records, 1863-1864 [MS-38]
Miscellaneous receipts of the Assistant Quartermaster at New Orleans. Photocopies of original documents in the possession of Charles G. Gies of Detroit, Michigan. Copies made ca. 1979.
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4/28/1997
United States Treasury Department. Supervising Special Agent at New Orleans.
Records, 1863 [MS-37]
Duplicate receipts for property seized from rebels at New Orleans. Photocopies of original documents in the possession of Charles G. Gies of Detroit, Michigan. Copies made ca. 1979.
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4/28/1997
United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area
Priorities Development Project Questionnaire, 1976 [MS-145]
3 folders
Typewritten questionnaire from various agencies participating in the United Way
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Van Pelt, W.W. to H.J. Stansbury
Personal Correspondence, 1880 [MS-229]
Letter of condolence to H.J. Stansbury regarding the loss of a family member or members. One of which was a young child.
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06/20/2018
La Varieté Association
Records, 1889-1905 [MS-15]
Social club of New Orleans, founded in 1849. It built four important theatre buildings during its history, the last being the Grand Opera House (1871-1906). The records include one manuscript minute book of the Association, 1899-1905 (several meetings per month), which detail the operation of the building and the Association's dealings with the lessee, Henry Greenwall. Also included are various legal papers (stocks, typewritten correspondence, a summons from the Circuit Court of the United States) and miscellaneous typewritten extracts from the minutes, 1904-1905. Source unknown.
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4/28/1997; rev. 1/24/2012
Vieux Carre Contest
Correspondence and materials, 1967-68 [MS-237]
Materials relating to the 1968 Vieux Carre Property Owners & Associates, Inc. second annual contest to highlight the Vieux Carre.
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06/20/2018
Wherrit, Mary Jane Miller
Papers, ca. 1849-1919 [MS-107]
Two manuscript receipt books (ca. 1856 and 1862) along with miscellaneous notes, bills, and printed matter (ca. 1910-1919). Also included are manuscript calling cards (ca. 1849-1855) left by gentlemen calling on Mrs. Wherrit prior to her marriage. Among the cards are invitations to social events in the Lancaster, Kentucky area. Gift of Jeanette K. Laguaite, May, 1983.
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4/28/1997
Whitaker, John T. (ca. 1856-1930)
Letter, 1902 [MS-67]
Attorney. Manuscript letter proposing his fee for handling the succession of James Jackson. From an unidentified Civil District Court case.
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4/28/1997
Wilkinson, James (1757-1825)
Letter, ca. 1807 [MS-169]
Manuscript letter to Secretary of the Navy Robert Smith discussing the Burr Conspiracy. He
reports on several conversations with Aaron Burr and includes quotes from the former Vice
President.
Source unknown.
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6/18/1997
Williams, Louis J.
Autobiography, ca. 1974 [MS-10]
Typescript, with manuscript revisions, of his autobiography, A Dropout from the Bayou Country (New York: Vantage Press, c. 1975). See LOU R 976.3350924 W72d for the published version.
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12/22/2003
Williams, William H. (ca. 1817-1886)
Papers, 1860-1879 [MS-5]
Surveyor and civil engineer. Survey notes, records of receipts and expenditures, and other miscellaneous records. The volume was apparently later used for personal financial accounts by his son, William C. Williams during 1887. Source unknown.
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4/28/1997
Woman's League
Papers, n.d. [MS-69]
Carbon copy of a report by the League's Sanitation Committee, signed by Harriet C. Barton, League Secretary, dealing with conditions in and around public markets. Source unknown.
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4/30/1997
Wood, Albert Baldwin (1879-1856)
Papers [MS-337]
1 box
Albert Baldwin Wood was a world-recognized engineer and designer of water pumps, notable the "Wood Screw Pump," designed in 1913. He served with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans in the early 1900's and was General Superintendent from 1938 until his death in 1956. He was a graduate of Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1899.
Printed materials include Tulane University commencement programs; a copy of the Congressional Record of May 21, 1953 (in which Woods testified before Congress concerning control works limiting the flow of water from the Mississippi River to the Atchafalaya River; 1949, 1953-1954 New Orleans Annual Reports; other miscellaneous items.
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Wood, Elmer E. (ca. 1860-1928)
Papers, ca. 1899-1908 [MS-2]
Colonel, Second Louisiana Volunteer Infantry (Spanish American War). Memoirs (part manuscript and part typewritten) describing the organization of the unit and its activities. Also includes a list of members who died in service and a list of reinterments of deceased members, along with correspondence relating to the compilation of the lists, a portrait of Col. Wood, and a photograph of the unit's camp in Cuba (Camp Columbia).
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12/20/2003
George Wood and Co.
Records, 1865-1870 [MS-26-1]
1 letterpress volume (263 pages)
Letterpress copies of letters sent by Wood and his partner John D. Merrielees [some are signed
"Merrielees and Wood"]. The letters deal with business matters but also include personal and
political observations. Much of the firm's business centered in Mexico and Central America; many of
the letters are from Wood to Merrielees in those regions. Several include descriptions of conditions
in Mexico during the period of Maximilian's empire. In addition to the business correspondence,
there are also copies of several letters sent by various agencies of the New Orleans city government
during the period 1872-1874. NOTE: Many of the letters are wholly or partially illegible.
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April 11, 1997
World's Fair
Ephemera, 1984 [MS-248]
Includes various brochures from pavilions and companies involved in displays at the fair. Also included is a promotional sticker and a pair of promotional 3D glasses.
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02/11/2019
Young, Perry, 1930-1932
Photograph and materials relating to book [MS-244]
Perry Young was the author of The Mistick Krewe : chronicles of Comus and his kin. Includes photograph and materials relating to his book.
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04/27/2018
