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Nutrias

Man inspecting golden artifacts

Hall Talk

Hall Talk – City Government in 1979 Hall Talk was a City Publication that ran from 1971 to 1984 and discussed the goings on in

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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.

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Carnival Collection

This exhibit celebrates Carnival Ephemera from the Old Line Carnival Krewes, showcasing invitations, dance cards, bulletins, and admittance cards.

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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

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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.

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