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
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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
Spotlight on: Housing Authority of New Orleans
Explore the records, photographs, and ephemera of the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO).
March 25, 2025
All Things Carnival
Visit “All Things Carnival” to view carnival history, photographs, drawings, and ephemera in the Archives. See the list of Library Closures for the current carnival
February 9, 2025
Archives in the Media
Archives in the Media See the City Archives & Special Collections featured in the media! From news segments and interviews to radio spots and podcasts,
February 1, 2025
How to: Research when my House was Built
Discover tools for determining the age of a house in New Orleans.
January 21, 2025
How to: Find Pictures of my House
How to: Find Pictures of my House One of the most popular questions at The City Archives & Special Collections is how to find pictures
January 14, 2025
Holidays in New Orleans
A selection of holiday images from the City Archives & Special Collections.
December 16, 2024
Mayoral Nicknames
Mayoral Nicknames New Orleans is a colorful city with a history of leaders that lives up to that reputation. Some 20th century mayors are better
December 3, 2024
November 5, 2024