Martinez, Theodore V. (1875-1952)
Letters, 1937-1938 [MS-48]
Philanthropist (endower of the NOPL LaHache Music Collection). Carbon copies of manuscript letters dealing with his attempt to collect the musical compositions of his grandfather, Theodore Van LaHache (1841-1869) for presentation to the music department of Louisiana State University. Source unknown.
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4/16/1997
McCabe, Agnes
Letter, 1929 [MS-84]
Sister of Edward D. McCabe (New Orleans sportsman, politician, and State Racing Commissioner) and Joseph McCabe (New Orleans Police Department captain). Manuscript letter address to Mr. Taylor [possibly Robert M. Taylor, New Orleans delinquent tax collector], a fried of Eddie McCabe. She is asking for help in finding employment. She also alludes to the circumstances of Eddie's death, and complains about the character of Billy Strude [possibly Billy Struve, former editor of the Storyville Blue Book and a close associate of Thomas C. Anderson], suggesting a connection between him and Eddie's death. Source unknown.
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12/18/2003
Meade, George Peterkin (1883-1975)
Papers, 1953-1967 [MS-08]
Author, chemical engineer, and sugar refinery manager. Papers consist of a typewritten, autobiographical preface, copies of various articles about Meade, and a complete run of copies of his column, "The Proof Stick," which appeared in the Sugar Journal.
These papers were originally collected and bound by Benjamin A. Oxnard, vice president of the Great Western Sugar Co., Denver, Colorado, in 1967. This is a photocopy of the original volume presented by Meade to Mrs. Robert Morris and later donated to the Library by Huey Rainey in July, 1982.
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4/16/1997
Mitchel, B.R.
Letter, 1863 [MS-57]
Soldier. Manuscript letter to his mother from Port Hudson, La., relating an episode in the fighting and describing camp life in general. Photocopy. Gift of George A. Jackson, Jacksonville, Fla., 1972.
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4/16/1997
Morial Re-election Committee, Inc.
Publications, 1982 [MS-105]
One folder containing letters, flyers, posters, and other material printed by the Committee on behalf of Ernest N. Morial, then running for re-election as Mayor of New Orleans. Includes instructions to precinct captains, block coordinators, etc. Gift of the Mayor's Office of Public Information, 1982.
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4/16/1997
Morrison, James L.
Letter, 1881 [MS-56]
Customhouse employee at New Orleans. Manuscript letter to his cousin Scott, telling of his wedding plans and subsequent journey to the East. Gift of Mrs. John M. Parthum, Phoenix, Arizona, [1948?]
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4/16/1997
National Drainage Congress
Records, 1912 [MS-75]
The Congress had as its object, "...to promote the drainage of the 75,000,000 acres of wet lands in the United States, and the building of homes thereon as a means of benefitting the national health, of expanding the national food supply and lowering the cost of living, of supplying productive homes for those people who desire to move back to the farms, of checking emigration to Canada, of building a great and prosperous empire out of lands which have long been regarded as waste lands." The Congress met in New Orleans from April 10-13, 1912. Included are press releases, the "Official Call," and related materials (including lists of delegates), all from the Department of Publicity, New Orleans Board of Control for the Congress. 10 pieces.
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12/17/2003
New Orleans Business and Professional Women's
Club
Papers, 1957-1974 [MS-124]
Scrapbooks and files, including correspondence, 12 bound volumes of minutes, reports, photographs, clippings, and other materials, mostly relating to the activities of the Club during the presidency of Lucile Callaghan, 1960-1961. Also included are materials relating to activities of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., and the Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Gift of the Club, 1986.
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4/17/1997
New Orleans Jaycees [Earth Day Committee]
Records, 1975-1977 [MS-29]
Correspondence, financial records, photographs, and other material documenting the organization's co-sponsorship of the annual Earth Day concert and celebration in New Orleans. Gift of the First National Bank of Commerce, 1982.
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4/17/1997
New Orleans Library Club
Records, 1931-1951 [MS-O10]
The organization was designed, "...to bring together all those who are interested in the collection, preservation, and distribution of books." The records inlcude manuscript and typewritten minutes, meeting announcements, correspondence, and related materials. Source unknown.
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12/22/2003
New Orleans Library League
Financial records, 1936-1961 [MS-13]
Organized in 1936 to seek improvements in local library service, the League was active in making policy recommendations, in soliciting donations of books, and in encouraging reading in the city of New Orleans. The records include a journal of receipts and expenditures, five books of receipt stubs, and miscellaneous receipts.
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12/22/2003
New Orleans Maritime Association
Letter, 1894 [MS-53]
Typewritten letter to Captain E.L. Cope of New Orleans advising him of his appointment to represent the Association at a meeting relative to the Harbor Memorial. Source unknown.
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4/17/1997
New Orleans Public Service, Inc.
Financial records, 1942-1954 [MS-07]
Incorporated in 1929, NOPSI operated the electric, gas, and transit facilities in New Orleans through franchise agreements with the City. The records, in 13 volumes, consist of carbon copies of typewritten monthly reports showing income and expenditures for the Company, Company balance sheets, and other financial information. These copies were furnished by the Company to the City Department of Utilities and were transferred to the Archives in May, 1982.
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4/17/1997
New Orleans Safety Council
Records, 1928-1931 [MS-8]
Organized according to National Safety Council guidelines in 1928, the Council sought to reduce traffic accidents in New Orleans and to extend safety practices into the home, factory, school, etc. The records include minutes of the Executive and Commercial Vehicle Committees, lists of various committee members, calendars, financial records, and miscellaneous publications of the National Council. Source unknown.
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4/17/1997
New Orleans Sewerage Company
Minute Book, 1892-1896 [MS-011]
Manuscript minutes of monthly meetings of the company's board of directors with pasted-in copies of typewritten resolutions. The company was incorporated in 1892 in order to acquire and operate the franchise originally awarded by the City to A.A. Woods (by ordinance #6142 C.S.). The company began work on the sewerage system in 1894 but suspended it in the following year after having completed 4 3/4 miles of line. In 1896 the company entered into receivership and in 1902, after years of litigation, its property was purchased by the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board.
Originally filed as evidence in M. Harrod et al vs. The New Orleans Sewerage Company. (Civil District Court #50095). For additional information see the surviving documents in the suit. Note: Many of the original documents in the suit were seriously damaged by water in the court's storage containers.
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4/22/1997
New Orleans, Southern, and Grand Isle Railway
Co.
Letter, 1912 [MS-50]
Carbon copy of a typewritten letter to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans proposing that space be made at the foot of Canal Street for terminal and ferry facilities. Source unknown.
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4/22/1997
Perkins, Ethel Willia (1871-1968)
Papers, ca. 1908-1952 [MS-93]
High school chemistry teacher of New Orleans. Papers include typewritten letters, 1942-1946, to Miss Perkins from various official agencies involved in her attempt to communicate with relatives captured by the Japanese during World War II. Also included is a typescript memoir of a 1908 trip to Guatemala, compiled from diaries and letters written at the time; a typescript collection of "boners," apparently accumulated during her years of teaching; and a scrapbook of Chinese Christmas and greeting cards, some from a mission school in Tsingtao and others probably from relatives living in Shanghai. Miss Perkins visited China in 1937. Note: Item 93-5, the Chinese scrapbook, is stored with the Scrapbook Collection as #30.
Gifts of Miss Perkins, 1957, n.d.
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4/28/1997
Poole, William L.
Account book, 1865-1871 [MS-101]
Notary public of New Orleans. Manuscript record of Poole's accounts with Elizabeth Hall, Mrs. A.H. Anderson, and a Mrs. Sewell, including amounts received and spent on their behalves. Also includes at the back of the volume a notebook kept by James B. Poole, apparently employed in Poole's office.
From the original suit record in the Succession of Mrs. William Anderson (Second District Court #38805, transferred to Civil District Court #7693). See also MS-99, Ann Hugh Anderson Papers, 1869-1876.
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4/28/1997
Price, L.
Letter, 1861 [MS-76]
Photocopy of a manuscript letter (dated November 17, 1861) from Price in Parke Hill, Mississippi to Emily Higdon in New Orleans. Price touches on the markets in slaves, cotton, and salt, and gives his consent to Emily's marriage. The original letter is filed in First Justice of the Peace Marriage Licenses, 12/27/1860-6/14/1862.
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12/17/2003