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Henry E. Braden III papers
Collection
Identifier: 549
Scope and Contents
Dr. Henry E. Braden III's papers center on New Orleans' political, professional, and social circles of the latter half of the twentieth century. The papers include personal and political correspondence, military records, awards and honors, programs, invitations, newspaper clippings on the Braden and Haydel families, photographs, and other collected materials. Of particular note is Dr. Braden's sizable collection of political correspondence and campaign materials for politicians...
Dates:
Created: 1936-2000; Other: Majority of material found in 1950-1990; Other: Date acquired: 12/13/1997
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Celestine Strode Cook papers
Collection
Identifier: 100
Acknowledgement
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services award MH-245560-OMS-20. Scope and Contents The papers of Celestine Cook primarily document her business, social, and civic activities in both Galveston, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana.Personal materials include correspondence, awards, family Bibles, programs, invitations, and newspaper clippings. This collection also contains organizational...
Dates:
Other: 1932-1985, undated
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Economic Opportunity Corporation records
Collection — Container: 1 box
Identifier: 140
Scope and Contents
This collection contains minutes, correspondence, election materials, lists, maps, reports, and by-laws of the Central City Economic Opportunity Corporation (EOC) of New Orleans, Louisiana. Items of note include a report on the Houma people of Louisiana and the opposition to the proposed Uptown Bridge over the Mississippi River.
Dates:
Created: 1968-1973; Other: Majority of material found in 1978-1973; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1983
Found in:
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Guardians of the Flame collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2479
Scope and Contents
The Guardians of the Flame is a Mardi Gras Indian Tribe in New Orleans, Louisiana, that was formed in 1988 and made its debut on February 7, 1989. The founding Big Chief of the tribe was Donald Harrison Sr. The collection includes a booklet about the group, a poster of Donald Harrison Jr, an audiocassette by Harrison Jr. entitled "Indian Blues," and a videocassette documentary about the tribe.
Dates:
Created: 1992-1993; Other: Date acquired: 08/26/1994
Found in:
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Lewis Family papers
Collection
Identifier: 788
Scope and Contents
The papers of the Lewis Family (circa 1860-1977; bulk 1880-1950) from Natchitoches, Louisiana, contain significant documents related to Louisiana’s Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction eras, extensive examples of late 19th and early 20th century portraiture, and the relationships and achievements of an African American family across generations. Family members represented throughout the collection include patriarch John G. Lewis Sr. (1849-1931); his wife Virginia Thompson (1864-1931); and...
Dates:
Created: circa 1860-1977; Other: Majority of material found in 1880-1950; Other: Date acquired: 08/08/2012
Found in:
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Ernest "Dutch" Morial papers
Collection
Identifier: 256
Scope and Contents
The Ernest "Dutch" Morial papers document Morial's career as an activist, lawyer, judge, and mayor of New Orleans. The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, financial documents, newspaper articles, audiovisual materials, and collected items spanning the years 1929 to 1995. The papers have been arranged into the following seven series: Personal papers, campaigns and legislation, City of New Orleans mayoral tenure, community service and memberships, legal activities and judicial...
Dates:
Created: 1929-1995; Other: Date acquired: 07/13/1977
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
Sybil Morial papers
Collection
Identifier: 752
Acknowledgement
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services award MH-245560-OMS-20. Content Description The papers of educator, activist and New Orleans community leader, Sybil Morial consist of correspondence from various local and national organizations requesting Morial’s participation in fundraising, conferences, and events. The papers also document her work on many boards and committees for various...
Dates:
Other: 1957-2016
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
Paul R. Valteau, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: 372
Content Description
Paul R. Valteau, Jr. served as civil sherriff of Orleans Parish for over 25 years. The papers of former Orleans Parish Civil Sheriff Paul R. Valteau, Jr. document Valteau’s service in that position and the various comunity outreach programs undertaken by the Civil Sheriff’s Office during his tenure. The material also documents aspects of New Orleans politics from the late 1970s through 2010.
The collection consists of news clippings, minutes and agenda, pamphlets and brochures, invitations,...
Dates:
Other: 1970-2010
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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