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Origin of common schools [1880]
title
Origin of common schools [1880]
Subject
Schools, Public schools, History, Literacy, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1880-07-01
Abstract
Text, July 1, 1880. A history of "free" public schools in Louisiana, beginning in earnest in 1841 in New Orleans, La. Also discusses illiteracy in Louisiana in 1880.
Departure of the "Latrobe" with 75 African American passengers sailing to Liberia, Africa in 1843
title
Departure of the "Latrobe" with 75 African American passengers sailing to Liberia, Africa in 1843
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, American Colonization Society, Slavery, African Americans, Ships, Latrobe, John H. B. (John Hazlehurst Boneval), 1803-1891
Date Issued
1843-11-17
Abstract
Text, November 17, 1843. For Liberia. Announcement of the departure of the ship "Latrobe" with 75 African American passengers sailing to Liberia of Africa under the Colonization Society of Mr. Latrobe. The passengers berths are well described and the emigrants were addressed by three Reverends, all listed in the article.
Riot on March 15-17, 1817 in New Orleans Louisiana
title
Riot on March 15-17, 1817 in New Orleans Louisiana
Subject
Boats, Flags, Riots, Crowds, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1843-11-29
Abstract
Text, November 29, 1843. Describes the causes and events of March 15-17, 1817. The English ship Hamilton raised its British Union flag with the tricolored flag of the Emporer Napoleon underneath it. This offended many New Orleans inhabitants of French origin. A riot ensued.
Description of a Mormon prayer meeting in New Orleans in 1842.
title
Description of a Mormon prayer meeting in New Orleans in 1842.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Christianity, Mormon churches, Religious meetings, Religious services
Date Issued
1842-01-12
Abstract
Text, January 12, 1842. Mormonism in New Orleans. Published in the Daily Picayune. Description of a Mormon prayer meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. The article is somewhat cynical in its description. A man referred to as Elder Sherwood led the event.
First magnetic telegraph here
title
First magnetic telegraph here
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Telegraph
Date Issued
1848-03-29
Abstract
Announcement of the opening of the telegraph between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama.
Probable piracy
title
Probable piracy
Subject
Pirates, Homicides, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1841-06-18
Abstract
Text, June 18, 1841. An account of a ship called the Charles. Her captain, crew, and twenty-six passengers are missing, and it is feared that they were attacked by pirates.
Communication
title
Communication
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Steamboats, Arrivals & departures
Date Issued
1827-02-14
Abstract
Several new steamboats have arrived at the levee in New Orleans, Louisiana: The Lady of the Lake, Franklin, Attakapas, and American.
Newspaper article describing the funeral of Judge Waggaman of New Orleans Louisiana in 1843
title
Newspaper article describing the funeral of Judge Waggaman of New Orleans Louisiana in 1843
Subject
Funeral rites & ceremonies, Memorial rites & ceremonies, Judges
Date Issued
1843-03-25
Abstract
Text, March 25, 1843. Newspaper article describing the funeral of Judge George Waggaman of New Orleans Louisiana. A long and extensive oratory stating the admirable and honorable accomplishments and distinction of the Judge.
Decisions of the Grand Jury presented to the Criminal Court of New Orleans in 1841.
title
Decisions of the Grand Jury presented to the Criminal Court of New Orleans in 1841.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Grand juries, Criminals, Judicial proceedings, Prisons, Prison reform, Prison laborers, Prisoners, Taxes, Tax payers
Date Issued
1841-01-31
Abstract
Text, January 31, 1841. The Grand Jury. Published in the Daily Picayune. Decisions of the Grand Jury presented to the Criminal Court of New Orleans, Louisiana concerning prison conditions, a workhouse system, lottery tickets, annual transient visitors who do not pay taxes and the establishment of an inferior court for minor offenses.
Information about Mr. Marigny, Creole candidate for Governor of Louisiana in 1824
title
Information about Mr. Marigny, Creole candidate for Governor of Louisiana in 1824
Subject
Governors, Political platforms, Political elections, Political campaigns, Creoles, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1824-05-05
Abstract
Text, May 5, 1824. Information in support of "Mr. Marigny," a Creole candidate for governor of Louisiana.
Extension of the port of New Orleans in 1848.
title
Extension of the port of New Orleans in 1848.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Waterfronts, Piers & wharves, Harbors
Date Issued
1848-05-09
Abstract
Text, May 9, 1848. Extension of the Port. Extension of the port of New Orleans in 1848 by an act of Congress. The port new extends from the lower line of Freeport above to the lower limits of the Third Municipality. Published in the Daily Crescent.
German amusements on a street corner every Sunday in Lafayette Louisiana in 1842.
title
German amusements on a street corner every Sunday in Lafayette Louisiana in 1842.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Entertainment, Streets, Dancers, Musicians, Sabbaths, Dance
Date Issued
1842-09-27
Abstract
Text, September 27, 1842. Fun at Lafayette. German amusements on a street corner every Sunday in Lafayette Louisiana. Dancing and picnicking take place under trees on Sundays afternoons. Published in the Daily Picayune.
Obituary of Lieutenant Henderson in New Orleans newspaper in 1848.
title
Obituary of Lieutenant Henderson in New Orleans newspaper in 1848.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Death, Soldiers, Steamboats, Military personnel
Date Issued
1848-03-29
Abstract
Text, March 29, 1848. Obituary of a Lieutenant Henderson in a New Orleans newspaper. The body of the young officer killed in battle is returning to New Orleans via steamboat.
Town meeting in Lake Providence Louisiana for the endorsement of Louisiana Senator Downs for the United States Senate in 1850.
title
Town meeting in Lake Providence Louisiana for the endorsement of Louisiana Senator Downs for the United States Senate in 1850.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Legislators, Receptions, Downs, Solomon W. (Solomon Weathersbee), 1801-1854, Political elections
Date Issued
1850-10-22
Abstract
Text, Daily True Delta. October 22, 1850. Page 2. Column 1. Reception of Senator Downs at Providence, La. Town meeting in Lake Providence Louisiana for the endorsement of Senator Downs for the United States Senate
Snowfall and its unfortunate effects in New Orleans Louisiana in 1821.
title
Snowfall and its unfortunate effects in New Orleans Louisiana in 1821.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Weather, Snow, Theaters, Balls (Parties), New Year's Day, Christmas, Slaves, Death
Date Issued
1821-12-27
Abstract
Text, December 27, 1821. Inclement Weather. Snowfall and its unfortunate effects in New Orleans Louisiana. Published in the Louisiana Gazette.
Description of a tornado and its aftermath in New Orleans and surrounding areas in 1906.
title
Description of a tornado and its aftermath in New Orleans and surrounding areas in 1906.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Disaster victims, Tornadoes, Emergency housing, Storms, Cyclones, Weather, Waterspouts
Date Issued
1906-10-06
Abstract
Text, October 6, 1906. Tornadoes Strike City and State. Narrow path across city marked by wreckage, but only victims are in Tangipahoa, St. James and West Baton Rouge. Straight path cut through the upper city beginning with Soniat and the River and ending at the Gas Works. Few Buildings Destroyed and No Lives lost, escape being miraculous, as the Phenomenon was Freakish. Description of a tornado and its aftermath in New Orleans and surrounding areas in 1906. The extent of the damage is extensively detailed. Published in the Daily Picayune.
Views of the Independent party misrepresented
title
Views of the Independent party misrepresented
Subject
Political parties, Political platforms, Political elections, Legislators, Political representation, Ethics, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1824-07-01
Abstract
Text, July 1, 1824. The views of the Independent party have been misrepresented. A defense of the characters of the nominated men of the Independent Party.
Gambling on the race course
title
Gambling on the race course
Subject
Gambling, Racetracks (Horse racing), United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1839-03-08
Abstract
Text, 1839. Owners of race tracks will be allowed to keep gaming tables on the course during the races.
Accusation published in a New Orleans newspaper that the Jackson Party purchased several lots of ground in the fauxbourg St. Mary and parcelled them out to three hundred of their adherents to qualify them as voters in the upcoming election in 1828.
title
Accusation published in a New Orleans newspaper that the Jackson Party purchased several lots of ground in the fauxbourg St. Mary and parcelled them out to three hundred of their adherents to qualify them as voters in the upcoming election in 1828.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Law & legal affairs, Corruption, Political elections, Land tenure, Voting, Voter registration, Suffrage
Date Issued
1828-06-07
Abstract
Text, June 7, 1828. Communication. Accusation published in a New Orleans newspaper that the Jackson Party purchased several lots of ground in the fauxbourg St. Mary and parceled them out to three hundred of their adherents to qualify them as voters in the upcoming election. The remainder of the article discusses the moral repercussions of this type of corruption within the city. Published in the Argus.
Saint Philip Street theatre rope dancing
title
Saint Philip Street theatre rope dancing
Subject
Entertainers, Theaters, Aerialists, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1817-10-14
Abstract
Text, October 14, 1817. Announcement of an exhibition of tight rope walking and dancing and other "extraordinary feats" by a "Mr. Medrano" at St. Philip Street Theatre in New Orleans Louisiana.

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