Archives in the Library

Explore collection materials, programs, and interviews with our Archivists highlighted in the New Orleans Public Library blog.

Conversations with the Archives

Celebrating 75 Years

Christina Bryant, Director of the City Archives & Special Collections, reflects on the history and importance of the City Archives in celebration of its 75 years with the New Orleans Public Library.

Bearly Believable

Archivist Brittanny Silva and genealogist and librarian Sonett Ireland explore family lore in the library's archival collection

Street Renaming Research

Archivists Andrew Mullins, Brittanny Silva, and Christina Bryant discuss research findings for the New Orleans Street Renaming Commission

Manuscript Collections

Archivist Amy Denisco discusses some of her favorite manuscript collections

Staff Favorites

Archivists talk about some of their favorite collections in celebration of American Archives Month.

World's Fair

Explore the Archive's collection of World's Fair materials, from both the 1884 and 1984 fairs! Be sure to check out the StoryMap of the World's Fair created by Archives' staff Cosette Zacarias.

Black Homesteaders of the South

Archivist Amanda Fallis spotlights Bernice Bennett's book and the panel discussion sponsored by the City Archives & Special Collections.

Researching McDonogh 35

Wanda Romain discusses her research of the history and importance of McDonogh 35 School.

Artistry in Iron

The Library highlights the traveling exhibit created in partnership with Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses and the Archives.

Gaynell Brady at GenFest 2024

The Library highlights Brady's work with genealogy, history, and education in anticipation of the Archive's first GenFest.

Library Equipment through the Ages

Explore historic library equipment still housed, and sometimes used, by the Archives today!

Westfeldt Art Library

A look back at the lending art library through photographs from the Archive's collection.

LaHache Music Library

Looking back at the LaHache Music Library, once the largest public jazz collection in the nation.

Celebrating 125 Years of the New Orleans Public Library

A look back on the formation and growth of the New Orleans Public Library system from its humble beginnings in the 1800s.

Read more about the history of the New Orleans Public Library system on the Library’s website.

Visit the NOPL Blog to read stories on Library history featuring the Archives’ collection materials.

This post was created by Brittanny Silva in 2025.