Thank you for another successful GenFest! This year, we went back the to basics of genealogy research, with a panel discussion and programs focusing on foundational research practices when starting your genealogy journey. Recordings for some programs will be available soon. Thank you to all participants, panelists, presenters, and attendees for making GenFest such a special event!
How to: Search Census Records A census is a complete listing of a population, and it may contain additional metadata about that population. The most commonly referenced
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.
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
A list of portraits of prominent local citizens featured in the New Orleans city directories of 1852-1856.
While we love doing programs at NOPL, staff is also happy to venture out and share with other groups as well. Here are a few examples.
Learn how to search the Archives’ collection of newspapers in digital format through Newsbank and Newspapers.com.
Tips on researching naturalization records including types of records, naturalization of women and minors, where to find additional information.
With our inaugural GenFest in 2024, the City Archives brought together southeastern Louisiana genealogical, preservation, historical, and cultural organizations to share their mission and story with festival attendees and each other.
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.
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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