How to: Use City Directories
Learn more about using City Directories for Genealogy and Property Research.
November 5, 2025
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Programs: BGR’s Property Tax Data Dashboard
Learn about property taxes in Louisiana—including how tax bills are calculated and how rates are set—via BGR’s powerful public data dashboard.
September 21, 2024
How to: Search Newspaper Databases
Learn how to search the Archives’ collection of newspapers in digital format through Newsbank and Newspapers.com.
May 29, 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
March 14, 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
How To: Using ArchivesSpace
Welcome to our new content management system, ArchivesSpace! Learn how to navigate ArchviesSpace and to search our collections.
January 21, 2024
How to: Use Sanborn Maps
Learn how to use Sanborn Maps for property research. These are some of the earliest block by block maps of the City with streets and
January 8, 2024