New Orleans Ghost Stories
New Orleans Ghost Stories As an old city with a sometimes sordid history, a multitude of myths, legends, ghost stories, and tales of people who
October 1, 2025
Nutrias
Documenting the Storm: Researching Katrina in the City Archives & Special Collections
Explore the resources in the City Archives & Special Collections following Hurricane Katrina. Materials include municipal records, recovery plans, photographs, and digital collections.
August 12, 2025
Digital Resources for Hurricane Katrina Research
Explore the born digital content in the City Archives regarding Hurricane Katrina. Materials include email, recovery reports, press releases, and more from the Office of the Mayor and City Council.
August 7, 2025
Weathering the Storm: Reflecting on New Orleans’ Past
“Weathering the Storm: Reflecting on New Orleans’ Past” explores the City’s experience and response to major hurricanes through municipal action, emergency preparedness, and community resources.
July 25, 2025
Looking Forward to a New Chapter
Reflecting on twenty years of renewal and change at New Orleans Public Library after Hurricane Katrina.
June 5, 2025
Archives in the Library
Explore highlights from the programs, collections, and experiences from the City Archives & Special Collections, featured on the New Orleans Public Library’s blog.
May 21, 2025
Ready Those Records: Hurricane Preparedness Tips from the City Archives & Special Collections
In New Orleans, we know how important it is to be ready for hurricane season. In addition to hurricane kits, it is crucial to have important documents gathered and ready as well. Explore tips from the City Archives & Special Collections to Ready Those Records for the upcoming hurricane season!
May 5, 2025
GenFest 2025
GenFest 2025 was all about Creating Community. Check out our Housing Authority of New Orleans Collection debut, over 40 participating organizations, and panels/ presentations on the ways in which we create community.
May 1, 2025
Spotlight on: Housing Authority of New Orleans
Explore the records, photographs, and ephemera of the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO).
March 25, 2025
How to: Start your Genealogy Research
How To: Getting Started with Genealogy Researching your family’s history can be a challenging, but extremely rewarding endeavor. Getting started with genealogy research can be
March 11, 2025
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.