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Louisiana contributes block of stone to be used in the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., from 1850.
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Louisiana contributes block of stone to be used in the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., from 1850.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Monument builders, Monuments & memorials, Quarrying, United States. President (1789-1797 : Washington), Washington, George, 1732-1799, Stone carving, Sculptors
Date Issued
1850-05-05
Abstract
Text, May 5, 1850. Louisiana's Block of Stone for the Washington Monument. Published in the Daily Picayune. Louisiana contributes block of stone to be used in the Washington Monument in Washington D.C., from 1850. The stone was taken from Catahoula Parish. The design and stone's carving were completed by William Forshey.
Trial involving libel and the freedom of the press beginning in New Orleans in 1829.
title
Trial involving libel and the freedom of the press beginning in New Orleans in 1829.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Law & legal affairs, Libel & slander, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press
Date Issued
1829-07-02
Abstract
Text, July 2, 1829. The Libel Case. Published in the True American. Trial involving libel and the freedom of the press in New Orleans, Louisiana. The trial involves John Gibson, for an alleged libel, against James Monroe Mackie.
Duel fought
title
Duel fought
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Dueling, Dueling grounds, Death, Gunfights
Date Issued
1810-09-12
Abstract
Text, September 12, 1810. Duel was fought with guns on September 3, 1810 between Francis Triplett and James Turner. Mr. Triplett died instantly from his injuries.
Detailed description of the latest in women's and men's fashion in New Orleans in 1852.
title
Detailed description of the latest in women's and men's fashion in New Orleans in 1852.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Clothing & dress, Textiles, Clothing industry, Clothing stores, Fashion designs, Evening gowns, Dresses, Ball dresses, Embroidery, Skirts, Jewelers, Jewelry, Jewelry stores, Shoes, Shoe stores, Hosiery, Lace, Coats, Trousers, Shawls
Date Issued
1852-09-24
Abstract
Text, September 24, 1852. The Fashion. Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce. Paris August 15, 1852. Detailed description of the latest in women's and men's fashion in New Orleans, Louisiana. The colors, cloths, patterns, styles and accessories are all discussed.
Street preachers allegedly trying to encite slave rebellions in New Orleans
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Street preachers allegedly trying to encite slave rebellions in New Orleans
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Abolition movement, Abolitionists, Slaves, Slavery, Crowds, Police, Law enforcement
Date Issued
1850-05-02
Abstract
Text, May 2, 1850. Steet Preaching. Description of James G. Evans and John Hill. trying to encite slave rebellion. They were arrested by the police.
Article professing the general feeling of aversion toward General Jackson in regard to the Seminole war in 1819.
title
Article professing the general feeling of aversion toward General Jackson in regard to the Seminole war in 1819.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, War, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836, Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
Date Issued
1819-05-10
Abstract
Text, May 10, 1819. Article professing a general feeling of aversion toward General Jackson in regard to the Seminole war in 1819. Published in the Louisiana Gazette.
Resolution to veto the Florida Treaty
title
Resolution to veto the Florida Treaty
Subject
Legislation, Vetoes, Law & legal affairs, Treaties, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1821-04-16
Abstract
Text, April 16, 1821. Resolution to veto the Florida Treaty.
Obituary of Judge Alexander Porter in 1844.
title
Obituary of Judge Alexander Porter in 1844.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Judges, Death, Legislators, Porter, Alexander, 1785-1844
Date Issued
1844-01-18
Abstract
Text, January 18, 1844. Communication. Death of Judge Porter. Published in the Daily Picayune. Obituary of Judge Alexander Porter, United States Senator from Louisiana.
Motion to abolish the express mail in a New Orleans Louisiana in 1837.
title
Motion to abolish the express mail in a New Orleans Louisiana in 1837.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Postal service, Slavery
Date Issued
1837-02-09
Abstract
Text, February 9, 1837. Announcement of a motion to abolish the express mail in a New Orleans, Louisiana.
Communication; drainage of swamplands near New Orleans, Louisiana in 1836
title
Communication; drainage of swamplands near New Orleans, Louisiana in 1836
Subject
Wetlands, Water, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1836-05-31
Abstract
Text, May 31, 1836. Swamplands near New Orleans will be drained with a steam engine operated by the Draining Company. Discusses plans for drainage and concerns about the project.
Large fire in New Orleans and the precautionary measures taken to save important papers within the Custom House in 1821.
title
Large fire in New Orleans and the precautionary measures taken to save important papers within the Custom House in 1821.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Fire, Disasters, Cotton, Customhouses
Date Issued
1821-05-14
Abstract
Text, May 14, 1821. Account of large fire in New Orleans and the precautionary measures taken to save important papers within the Custom House. The source of the fire and the men involved are discussed as well.
Rewards to the first three fire chiefs arriving at the scene of the fire, from 1821
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Rewards to the first three fire chiefs arriving at the scene of the fire, from 1821
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mayors, New Orleans, Roffignac, Fires, Fire fighting, City council members, Fire engines & equipment, Fire fighters, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1821-06-22
Abstract
Text, June 22, 1821. City Council of New Orleans, Sitting of June 1, 1821. Mayor of New Orleans to offer monetary rewards to the first three fire chiefs arriving at the scene of the fire. Signed by Jn. Soulie, Recorder and approved by J. Roffignac, Mayor of New Orleans.
Descriptions of the newly constructed churches in New Orleans in 1852.
title
Descriptions of the newly constructed churches in New Orleans in 1852.
Subject
Churches, Construction, Architects, Architectural decorations & ornaments, Architectural & site components, Roofs, Roof trusses, Chandeliers, Stained glass, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1852-09-18
Abstract
Text, September 18, 1852. Building Improvments. New Churches. Descriptions of the newly constructed churches of St. Joseph on Common Street, the Church of Saint Anne on St. Philip Street, the Church of the Holy Trinity on St. Ferdinand Street, Trinity Church on Jackson Street and the Methodist Church on Carondelet Street. The architects include T.E. Giraud and George Purves. Published in the Daily Picayune.
Grand ascension
title
Grand ascension
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Balloons (Aircraft), Balloon ascensions, Balloonists, Exhibitions
Date Issued
1827-04-19
Abstract
Text, 1827. Eugene Robertson will take his "Mongolfier" balloon up into the air with great fanfare in New Orleans Louisiana.
Article describing the importance and quality of Perique tobacco in the state of Louisiana in 1881.
title
Article describing the importance and quality of Perique tobacco in the state of Louisiana in 1881.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Tobacco, Tobacco industry, Tobacco plantations, Tobacco products, Cigarettes, Cigarette industry, Taxes
Date Issued
1881-12-22
Abstract
Text, December 22, 1881. Perique Tobacco. A Demand in Foreign Lands for the Louisiana Product. Published in the Daily Picayune. Article describing the importance and quality of Perique tobacco in the state of Louisiana.
Notice from the Mayor of New Orleans to sweep, clean and scrape all sidewalks, courtyards and streets of New Orleans residences in 1819.
title
Notice from the Mayor of New Orleans to sweep, clean and scrape all sidewalks, courtyards and streets of New Orleans residences in 1819.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Streets, Sidewalks, Courtyards, Mayors, Cleaning, Mayors
Date Issued
1819-04-13
Abstract
Text, April 13, 1819. Mayoralty of New Orleans. Notice from the Mayor of New Orleans to sweep, clean and scrape all sidewalks, courtyards and streets of New Orleans residences. Published in the Louisiana Gazette.
Virginia Benoni and her father, along with Mr. Aristippe to perform at the Orleans Theatre in New Orleans in 1830.
title
Virginia Benoni and her father, along with Mr. Aristippe to perform at the Orleans Theatre in New Orleans in 1830.
Subject
Theaters, Theater programs, Theatrical productions, Actors, Actresses, Families, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1830-01-19
Abstract
Text, January 19, 1830. Orleans Theatre. Published in the New Orleans Argus. Virginia Benoni and her father, along with Mr. Aristippe to perform at the Orleans Theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Card
title
Card
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Ship captains, Steamboats, Arrivals & departures
Date Issued
1818-12-29
Abstract
A thank you to Captain John A. Holton for the excellent voyage on the steamboat George Madison, which sailed from Louisville, Kentucky to New Orleans, Louisiana. Passengers are listed.
Communication: prospectus of publication "The New Orleans Medical Journal"
title
Communication: prospectus of publication "The New Orleans Medical Journal"
Subject
Medicine, Medical education, Medical students, Hospitals, Sick persons, Mental institutions
Date Issued
1844-01-31
Abstract
Text, January 31, 1844. The prospectus of a quarterly publication devoted to the cultivation of medicine and the associate science in New Orleans. Describes where patients/invalids are housed in the city and the practices and advantages for medical students in New Orleans.
Article praising the history and attributes of General Andrew Jackson from the Raleigh Star newspaper in 1819.
title
Article praising the history and attributes of General Andrew Jackson from the Raleigh Star newspaper in 1819.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Generals, Executions, Presidents
Date Issued
1819-05-10
Abstract
Text, May 10, 1819. From the Raleigh Star. Article praising the history and attributes of General Andrew Jackson from the Raleigh Star newspaper and reprinted in a New Orleans newspaper. Only the states of Virginia and Georgia are in opposition to Jackson. Published in the Louisiana Gazette.

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