Population Statistics
An analysis of the population and demographics of the Greater New Orleans area in 1980.
April 2, 2024
Nutrias
The Women Who Directed NORD
The Women Who Directed NORD Since its inception in 1947 to its conversion from a city department to a commission in 2010, 8 women have
March 26, 2024
A Place to Play: The First Years of NORD
This exhibit explores the first years of the New Orleans Recreation Department, its facilities, programs, and accomplishments as recorded in 1946-1947.
March 16, 2024
How To: Searching for Obituaries
New to obituaries? Always wondered what an obituary is and what it can be used for? Learn how to find, read, and understand obituaries in the City Archives.
March 14, 2024
Algiers: The Right Bank
This exhibit explores the history of Algiers, dating back to its pre-annexation days before Algiers was part of New Orleans proper.
March 14, 2024
New Orleans Incorporated
An exhibit exploring the 200 year history of the New Orleans City Charter, from Governor Claiborne’s Act to Incorporate the City of New Orleans in 1805 to the current 1954 Home Rule Charter.
February 28, 2024
How To: Getting Started with Research
New to the Archives? Just starting your research? This post will introduce you to the basics of navigating our collections and getting your research started.
February 24, 2024
What is…Succession
A succession is the transfer of goods and property to another person upon the death of the original owner.
February 7, 2024
Mardi Gras Dates
Mardi Gras Dates New Orleans’ BIG annual event, Mardi Gras, is always the day before Ash Wednesday which itself is always forty days before Easter (excluding Sundays). But
February 6, 2024
African Americans in New Orleans City Government
Archivist Amanda Fallis originally developed this exhibit in 2018 for a Black History Month program at the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD). In 2020,
February 1, 2024
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.