Louisiana, Civil District Court (Orleans Parish) 

The agreements record the workers’ compensation settlements made by New Orleans employers when their workers were injured or killed while performing work-related duties. In the case of deceased workers, the agreements record date of death and information relative to spouse and children.

• Employers’ Liability Agreements, 1915-1944
• Available to view by appointment, call number: VT660
• Unfilmed materials must be requested according to the Materials Request Guidelines.
• An index to the agreements made by the survivors of deceased workers is available.

New Orleans (La.) Civil Service Department

Among the forms filed to notify Civil Service of the death of an employee of city government is the “Personal History Record, ” which includes date of birth, marital status, education, veteran status, length of residency in New Orleans, last three employments, promotions, and comments. The film is arranged by date of death. 

• Records of Deceased Personnel, 1944-1949
• Available on microfilm, call number: mf AI851

Employees’ Retirement System of the City of New Orleans

Includes Personal History and Service Claim forms or Personal History and Prior Service Claim forms and status change forms (or equivalent). The records are arranged in alphabetical order.

• Ordinary Death Files, ca. 1949-1976
• Available on microfilm, call number: mf AGR495