African Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Politics and government

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,...