Louisiana Weekly photograph collection
Scope and Contents
The Louisiana Weekly photograph collection is comprised mainly of file photographs, both black and white and color, as well as a small number of non-photographic items, including correspondence and typescripts. As file photographs many, although not all, of the photographs were published in issues of The Louisiana Weekly. Some of the photographs are Associated Press or from agencies releasing publicity about their clients (performing artists). The collection also includes photographs by New Orleans photographers, professional as well as amateur; prominent among these photographers is Porter's Photo News (Marion and Charlene Porter). The photos document many aspects of life in Louisiana and events that transpired during the period covered. Demonstrations, debutante balls and parties, church activities, etc. are a part of the photographic record.
The collection is divided into three series: Individuals, Organizations and Subjects, and Non-photographic. Photographs of individuals include local and national figures, from high school students to civil rights leaders; these are arranged alphabetically by last name. Organizations and subjects are arranged alphabetical by name of organization or topic. Topics include arts and entertainment, business, social and civic organizations, education, fashion, government agencies, medicine, law enforcement, recreation, religious organizations, Mardi Gras, and sports. Non-photographic materials include three folders of correspondence, press releases, advertisements, and editorials and cartoons related to New Orleans Mayor Ernest N. "Dutch" Morial.
Dates
- Created: 1971-1980
- Other: Date acquired: 07/01/1985
Creator
- Louisiana Weekly Publishing Company, Inc. (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright to these papers has not been assigned to the Amistad Research Center. It is the responsibility of an author to secure permission for publication from the holder of the copyright to any material contained in this collection.
Extent
9.26 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
The collection is divided into three series: Individuals, Organizations and Subjects, and Non-photographic. Individuals are arranged alphabetically by last name. Organizations and subjects may be arranged alphabetically or chronologically within file units.
Source of Acquisition
Louisiana Weekly
Method of Acquisition
Gift
Appraisal Information
Collection comprised of photographs, both black and white and color. Many of the photographs were published in issues of The Louisiana Weekly.
Creator
- Louisiana Weekly Publishing Company, Inc. (Organization)
- Title
- Louisiana Weekly photograph collection
- Author
- Theresa L. Butler and Diane Galatowitsch
- Date
- 03/30/2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the Amistad Research Center Repository
6823 Saint Charles Avenue
Tilton Hall, Tulane University
New Orleans LA 70118 US
(504) 862-3222
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