Programs: Dispelling the Myth of Black Pantherism
Dispelling the Myth of Black Pantherism With the Louisiana Black Panther Party and Dr. Angela Allen-Bell About the Program Learn about the history and journey
October 31, 2023
Nutrias
Programs: Double Victory: Examining the Life of an African American World War II Soldier with Gaynell Brady
Double Victory Examining the Life of an African American World War II Soldier Presented by Gaynell Brady of Our Mammys About the Program Gaynell Brady
October 13, 2023
Programs: LEH Currents Presents “Iron Sharpens Iron” with Dr. Angela Allen-Bell & Dr. Alex Kolker
LEH Currents Presents “Iron Sharpens Iron” with Dr. Angela Allen-Bell & Dr. Alex Kolker Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities presents John Richie’s “Iron Sharpens Iron”
September 23, 2023
Programs: A City without Care: 300 Years of Racism, Health Disparities and Health Care Activism in New Orleans
A City without Care: 300 Years of Racism, Health Disparities and Health Care Activism in New Orleans An Author Talk by Dr. Kevin McQueeney About
August 23, 2023
Programs: Discovering Stained Glass in New Orleans with Dale Carlson
Discovering Stained Glass in New Orleans with Dale Carlson Author talk with Dale A. Carson, author of “Stained Glass New Orleans: A Field Guide” About
July 13, 2023
Programs: Heirs’ Property with Jonathan Reynolds of Louisiana Appleseed
Heirs’ Property with Louisiana Appleseed Presented by Jonathan Reynolds, Attorney at Law About the Program Have you inherited property? Do you plan to leave your
April 13, 2023
Programs: History of the New Orleans Fire Department with Nikki Caruso
History of the New Orleans Fire Department The Formative Years, 1771-1922 Presented by Nikki Caruso, founder of Crescent City Stations About the Program Nikki Caruso
October 13, 2022
Programs: LEH Currents: Witness to Change
Witness to Change: Conversations on Coastal Impacts LEH Reading and Discussion Program About the Program In April of 2022, the City Archives & Special Collections
May 13, 2022
Holt Cemetery: History and Genealogy
Join researcher and historian Gaynell Brady to explore the history of Holt Cemetery, discuss research methods, and debunk many of the myths associated with this burial ground.
July 21, 2021
Home DNA Testing and You
Author Libby Copeland is interviewed by POP Librarian Adrienne Johnson about her book “The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are,” and archivist Amanda Fallis follows with a short demonstration of genealogy research databases available with your library card.
May 1, 2021
Nutrias.org
In 1995, archivists Wayne Everard and Irene Wainwright created the New Orleans Public Library’s first website, the beloved www.nutrias.org. In an effort to pay homage to our original web presence, we present to you the City Archives & Special Collections’ blog: Nutrias.