Federation of Protestant Church Women of New Orleans/New Orleans Councl of Church Women
Records, 1935-1945 [MS-O9]
Organized in 1911-1912 as the Women's Interdenominational Church and Missionary Federation, the group changed its name, ca. 1932, to the Federation of Protestant Church Women of New Orleans. With the revision of the organization's constitution in 1939, its name became New Orleans Council of Church Women. The group sought to promote the religious spirit in the city and worked in four major areas of activity:
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12/17/2003
Flynn, Donald Thomas, 1891-1969
Papers, 1945-1964 [MS-96]
Flynn was a New Orleans real estate agent. The papers comprise correspondence, contracts, purchase agreements, newspaper clippings, and other material mostly relating to Flynn's real estate business. Included are documents dealing with the proposed sale of Journey's End, an estate in Covington, La. Gift of D.L. Tinto, New Orleans, La., July, 1982. The Department of Archives and Manuscripts, Earl K. Long Library, University of New Orleans was instrumental in placing the papers at NOPL.
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April 11, 1997
Francis, Manuel
Letter, 1854 [MS-61]
Manuscript letter from L.U. Gaiennie and John Cottle recommending Francis to George Y. Bright. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Funeral Register
Undated [MS-7]
Register from an unidentified funeral service conducted from Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Contains autographs of contemporary Louisiana politicians including J. D. DeBlieux, Gillis W. Long, Jesse Bankston, and Woody Dumas. Anonymous gift..
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12/22/2003
George Wood and Co.
Records, 1865-1870 [MS-26]
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
Geraghty, Patrick
Receipt book, 1851 [MS-98]
Geraghty was a paver and contractor operating in New Orleans and the adjacent city of Lafayette. This volume consists of manuscript receipts signed by various workers indicating payment by Geraghty for work performed. In most cases the nature and location of the work is specified. Probably separated from the Succession of John Tiner.
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April 11, 1997
Good, Helen Canstadt, ca. 1842-1939
Diary, 1902-19212 [MS-6]
The diary is Mrs. Good's record of the plays, operas, and motion pictures that she viewed at various theatres in New Orleans. In most cases she identifies some cast members and offers critical comments. Several newspaper and program clippings for specific performances are attached. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Goring Family
Papers, ca. 1837-1845 [MS-1]
Albums, letters, sketches, and manuscript poems belonging to Ellen Goring Hurley (ca. 1827-1848) and Margaret Goring Warren (b. ca. 1824). The albums contain manuscript poems and newspaper clippings of poetry. Several of these poems, as well as several of the loose examples, are identified as to writer and place (usually Ireland, Louisville, and New Orleans). Also included are eleven paper doilies. Anonymous gift.
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April 11, 1997
Gott, David Franklin
Letter, August 15, 1864 [MS-192]
Photocopy of a transcription of the original letter written from University Hospital in New Orleans to his mother, brother and sisters, probably in North Carolina. Gott briefly describes his Civil War experiences, including a voyage from Brazos, Texas to New Orleans. Mss. notes on the Gott family are also present. Donated by Mary K. Pierson, 2001.
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June 3, 2004
Grasser Contracting Co.
Records, 1915 [MS-51]
Typewritten extracts from the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of March 15, 1906 giving E.A. Grasser as president of the firm authority to sign papers. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Greer Brothers
Records, 1907 [MS-80]
The documents previsously filed in this collection have been restored to the original suit record in the case of Greer Bros. vs A. Blum (Civil District Court #85023).
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12/22/2003
Hammond, William James, ca. 1848-1928
Hammond was a steamboat agent. The papers consist of manuscript letters from his mother, Mary
Ann Hammond (d. 1898), dealing with her move to New Orleans from Quebec, his business travels to
New York and England, and other matters. Also included are business and personal letters from
other correspondents in England and New Orleans, including James B. Eads, R.W. Wilmot, Charles de
Wolf, and Elsie Anderson de Wolf. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Harding, Mary Van B. (Matie)
Author, The amazing adventures of the Kimpsies and Whiff (Philadelphia: Dorrance, 1940). Letter dated September 12, 1940 from Los Angeles to Leonard (apparently Leonard K. Nicholson, publisher of the Times-Picayune) in New Orleans. It accompanied a copy of her book (and also notes other enclosures, not present) and brings Nicholson up to date on the lives of Mrs. Harding's children, the subjects of her book. Source unknown.
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December 16, 2003
Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923
President of the U.S. The item is a typewritten letter, dated June 27, 1922, signed by Harding and
addressed to Mayor Andrew McShane of New Orleans, dealing with the annual American Legion
Convention to be held in the city. Photocopy of the original letter in the McShane Records, New
Orleans City Archives.
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April 11, 1997
Harte, James Henry, ca. 1834-1882
Harte was a pharmacist. The book records formulas and recipes for medicines, syrups, perfumes,
etc. Also included are some references to the sources for ingredients as well as references to
specific doctors who prescriptions were filled by Harte. Gift of May Harte, 1953.
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April 11, 1997
Healey, Louise Harvey, 1892-
Mrs. Healey was the widow of Thomas Healey (1872-1948), New Orleans Police Superintendent, 1925-1928. The papers include a scrapbook of clippings illustrating her husband's career along with
photographs of family and friends. Also included are two loose photographs and Mr. Healey's voter
registration certificate. Gift of Mrs. Healey and Henry Morris, 1987. NOTE: The scrapbook
is filed as oversize volume O15.
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April 11, 1997
Hebrew Educational Society
Manuscript letter listing coins that were to be placed in the cornerstone of the Hebrew School. Also
included is a manuscript list of reporters present at the laying of the cornerstone and a photocopied
newspaper account of the cornerstone ceremony. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Henderson & Gaines
Importers and Dealers, Wholesale and Retail, in Earthen Ware, China, Glass, Plated Ware, Britannia and Japon Ware, Lamps, Looking Glasses, etc. A one-page invoice, dated January 13, 1838, for $26.25 of goods purchased for the Steamer Maimora. Separated from an unidentified court record.
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December 16, 2003
Holmes, Kate Agnes, 1896-1975
Miss Holmes was an author and writer for the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The papers include
signed, typewritten copies of poems and letters written by Miss Holmes and published in the
Picayune. Also included are clippings of articles that she wrote for the newspaper's "Dixie"
magazine section. Gift of Miss Holmes.
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April 11, 1997
Howell, Minnie, 1868-1932
This is a young woman's personal autograph book with inscriptions reflecting typical sentiments of
the period. Miss Howell later married Dr. Jacob A. Storck. She was the mother of Dr. Ambrose H.
Storck [see MS-121]. Accessioned, March 1985.
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April 11, 1997
Jean, George W., 1874-1964
Dr. Jean was an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, California. This twelve volume collection consists
of typewritten, edited versions of his original diaries. They are basically accounts of Dr. Jean's
travels in Europe, South American, and Asia, along with a record of his activities in the U.S.
(including several visits to New Orleans). Also included is a description of his service as a medical
officer in the Philippines and his subsequent nervous breakdown and treatment. Throughout the
volumes are references to medical topics, including Dr. Jean's descriptions of operations that he
witnessed. A detailed description of the contents of each volume is available in the Louisiana
Division. Gift of Jeanette K. Laguaite, May, 1983.
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April 11, 1997
Jenks Family
Albums, sketches, and miscellaneous papers of the Jenks family of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
Louisiana. The albums contain manuscript transcriptions of poems dedicated to various family
members, several of them signed by B.W. Jenks [probably Benjamin W. Jenks, the portrait painter;
unsigned sketches in the collection may also be his work]. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Kane, Harnett T., 1910-
Kane was a New Orleans author. The papers comprise manuscript and galley proofs for chapters 5-8
of his Bride of Fortune. Also included are photocopies of letters from Varina Howell (Mrs.
Jefferson) Davis and articles by Kane. Gift of the author, 1948.
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April 11, 1997
Kilbourne, Richard Holcombe
Kilbourne is an attorney and legal historian in Clinton, La. Included are typescripts of articles and
other works dealing with the history of Louisiana law. Included are page proofs of his Louisiana
Commercial Law, the Antebellum Period, published by the Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana
State University in 1980. Gifts of Mr. Kilbourne.
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April 11, 1997
Krafft, William
Krafft was the New York representative of the German firm of Ernst Leitz. This item is a
manuscript letter to Dr. Edward W. Jones of New Orleans concerning Jones' inquiry about the Leitz
firm's microscope stands. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Lagemann, Johann Joachim
Photocopies of typewritten transcriptions (probably translations from the original German) of two letters written from the German Coast by Lagemann to relatives, probably living in Germany. He describes his experiences in Pennsylvania and later in New Orleans, including his journey south. Gift of Hanna Landes, Powers, MI.
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December 16, 2003
Lapuyade, Victorine Robelet, 1877-
This is a photocopy of Mrs. Lapuyade's manuscript diary in which she recounts her early years in
France, her voyage to New York, her subsequent journey by train to Jackson, Mississippi in 1891, and
her married life in New Orleans. Included are descriptions of the Insane Asylum in Jackson (where
her father was employed) and of the dairy business in the Carrollton section of New Orleans. At the
bottom of the first several pages are later manuscript entries by Mrs. Lapuyade's niece, Mrs. Yvonne
Sellen. Gift of Mrs. Sellen through the St. John the Baptist Parish Public Library, 1981.
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April 11, 1997
Lavillebeuvre, Charles Henry, 1855-1902
Lavillebeuvre was an attorney and judge. This item is a manuscript copy [made in 1895] of notes
taken from lectures on the Civil Law given by Christian Roselius, probably at the University of
Louisiana's Law Department. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Layne & Bowler
Manufacturers of Layne Screens and Layne Pumps, apparently used for irrigation wells. Typewritten letter, dated July 9, 1910, from the firm's L. G. Florio(?) in Welsh, LA to Charles F. Buck in New Orleans. Florio asks Buck for a testimonial letter for their screens and pumps. Source unknown.
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December 16, 2003
League of Women Voters of Louisiana
Minutes of state board meetings, correspondence, membership lists, and miscellaneous items. Source
unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Leaman & Reynolds Insurance Agency
Typewritten letter to the Gravier Improvement Co., Inc. concerning the fire safety of the agency's
offices. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Lemann, Marjorie, 1915-
Class notes for art and art appreciation course at Newcomb College. Includes pasted-in examples of
works under discussion, class assignments, and some personal notes. Anonymouse gift, 1981.
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April 11, 1997
Leovy, Henry, 1826-1902
Leovy was an attorney in New Orleans. This item is a manuscript request for copies of documents
concerning the Louisiana Hose Company. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Libby, Frances Edith, 1878-1951
Manuscript diary of a voyage from New Orleans to Liverpool aboard the ship Darien commencing on
April 28, 1896. Includes descriptions of sites visited by Miss Libby and her mother in England,
Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Lice, John H.
Lice was a meteorologist. The item is a manuscript letter to Robert M. Lusher of New Orleans
dealing with one of Lice's books and his monthly journal. The envelope contains Lusher's memorandum
of response to the letter. Source unknown.
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April 11, 1997
Louisiana Rating and Fire Prevention Bureau
Printed cards, 200 in number, listing the locations of fires in New Orleans along with the names of
property owners and descriptions of the causes and effects of the fires.
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April 11, 1997
Ludeling, Maria Copley
Manuscript letter to Mrs. Aubry H. Smith transmitting a collection of reports on charitable
institutions in Louisiana, apparently for inclusion in a national survey. Source unknown. [See also MS-73].
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April 11, 1997
Papers, 1882-1888 [MS-28]
Letter, 1940 [MS-83]
Letter, 1922 [MS-39]
Apothecary book, 1861-ca. 1879 [MS-18]
Papers, 1918-1956 [MS-119]
Papers, 1868 [MS-63]
Invoice, 1838 [MS-185]
Papers, 1952-1974 [MS-35]
Autograph book, 1883-1886 [MS-116]
Diaries, 1903-1948 [MS-O12]
Papers, 1833-1857 [MS-3]
Papers, 1948 [MS-42]
Papers, 1980- [MS-102]
Letter, 1897 [MS-55]
Letters, 1802, 1806 [MS-77]
Autobiography, 1940 [MS-33]
Papers, 1872-1873 [MS-31]
Letter, 1910 [MS-79]
Records, 1943 [MS-86]
Letter, 1946 [MS-52]
Papers, 1933 [MS-14]
Memorandum, 1875 [MS-59]
Papers, 1896 [MS-23]
Letter, 1875 [MS-68]
Fire reports, 1926-1929 [MS-111]
Letter, 1876 [MS-72]