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Banana Tree
title
Banana Tree
Subject
Watercolors, Banana plants, Money
Date created ms
1994
Abstract
Closely cropped detail of tropical tree that is almost an abstract composition. Piece is float mounted upside down. Frame is plastered with Ecuadorian currency (the 20 sucre note).
Louisiana State Bank for one hundred sixty dollars
title
Louisiana State Bank for one hundred sixty dollars
Subject
Money, Bank notes
Date Issued
1858-07-13
Abstract
Louisiana State Bank,New Orleans, for one hundred sixty dollars seventy six cents, Number 3099, to William S. Toole and Company, July 13, 1858.
Lotteries and Fortune
title
Lotteries and Fortune
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Wealth, Money, Lotteries
Date Issued
1822-01-07
Abstract
Text. Lotteries and Fortune. Louisiana Gazette; January 7, 1822; p. 2, c. 5.
An Act, Terriroty of Orleans by which Legislators will be compensated
title
Act, Terriroty of Orleans by which Legislators will be compensated
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Legislation, Legislative bodies, Legislators, Resolutions, Money
Date Issued
1808-03-22
Abstract
Text. An Act, Terriroty of Orleans by which Legislators will be compensated. Louisiana Gazette; March 22, 1808; p. 3, c. 3.
History, description, production statistics and relation to the Mexican coinage system of the New Orleans Mint in 1881.
title
History, description, production statistics and relation to the Mexican coinage system of the New Orleans Mint in 1881.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mints, Money, Coins, Government policy, Government regulation, Government spending policy
Date Issued
1881-09-01
Abstract
Text, September 1, 1881. The New Orleans Mint. The Principal Departments of the Institution and the Way Money is Made. The Distribution of the American Standard Silver Dollar in this Section. The Popularization of the Coin and its Gradual Introduction into the Republic of Mexico. Published in the New Orleans Democrat. Statistics of the coins distributed to the Southern states and the break-down of departments within the government institution are listed as well.
Acadian wedding reception in Louisiana circa 1970
title
Acadian wedding reception in Louisiana circa 1970
Subject
Weddings, Acadians, Brides, Receptions, Money
Date created ms
1970
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1970. Wedding Reception for an Acadian (Cajun) couple. Unknown location within Louisiana. Written on photo: Pinning dollars to brides veil is tradition.
Branch mint in New Orleans coins $60,000 in dimes in 1841.
title
Branch mint in New Orleans coins $60,000 in dimes in 1841.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mints, Coins, Money, Government facilities
Date Issued
1841-12-21
Abstract
Text, December 21, 1841. Branch Mint. Branch mint in New Orleans coins $60,000 in dimes in 1841. The dimes are to give better facilities in the way of making change for the community, where relatively no dimes were in circulation. The article also encourages a visit to the new mint on Esplanade Street. Published in the Daily Crescent City.
Counterfeit fifty dollar notes in circulation within New Orleans and its suburbs, in 1820.
title
Counterfeit fifty dollar notes in circulation within New Orleans and its suburbs, in 1820.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Counterfeiting, Forgeries, Money, Banks, Banking industry
Date Issued
1821-01-02
Abstract
Text, January 2, 1821. Office of Discount and Deposit. Bank United States. Published in the Louisiana Gazette. Counterfeit fifty dollar notes in circulation within New Orleans and its suburbs. Those currently holding the notes are asked to return them to the Office of Discount and Deposit, Bank United States, for an exchange of the notes. Announcement by Thom S. Sand in a New Orleans newspaper.
Contract between the US and Benjamin F. Fox, the master carpenter and joiner, and John Mitchell, the master stonemason and builder, in regards to the construction of the New Orleans Mint Building on August 22 of 1835
title
Contract between the US and Benjamin F. Fox, the master carpenter and joiner, and John Mitchell, the master stonemason and builder, in regards to the construction of the New Orleans Mint Building on August 22 of 1835
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mints, Government facilities, Money, French Quarter (New Orleans, La.), Contracts, Contract laborers, Construction, Basements, Attics, Columns, Pilasters, Painting, Cast ironwork
Date Issued
1835-08-22
Abstract
Text, August 22, 1835. Building Contract between John Mitchell & Benjamin F. Fox and - The United States of America - Represented by Martin Gordon, Senior. Act Number 19 by J. Cuvillier - Notary - United States Mint. Contract between the US and Benjamin F. Fox, the master carpenter and joiner, and John Mitchell, the master stonemason and builder, in regards to the construction of the New Orleans Mint Building. The entire construction of the building is discussed in detail including the Foundations, Sub-Basement, Basement, Principal Story, Attic Story, Columns, Coins or Pilasters, Doorways and doors, Front Portico and Steps, Interior stairs, Plastering, Rough casting, Paining and glazing and Iron Railing. Estimate costs are listed on the final pages.
Twinone
title
Twinone
Subject
Illustrations, Sailing ships, Children, Money
Date created ms
1860, 1899
Abstract
Wood engraving of three images. The first is of a sailing ship. Caption reads: The Twinone. The second is of a girl counting money. Caption reads: $160. And the third is of boys diving off a boat. Caption reads: Roscoe dived from the rail.
Interior of Old Absinthe House Bar
title
Interior of Old Absinthe House Bar
Subject
Interiors, Bars, Lounges, Nightclubs, Money
Date Issued
1979, 1983
Abstract
Interior of the Old Absinthe House Bar. The ceiling and walls are covered with dollar bills.
Mexican War Newspaper article 1846
title
Mexican War Newspaper article 1846
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mexican War, 1846-1848, Money, Government officials, Military personnel
Date Issued
1846-05-18
Abstract
Text; May 18, 1846. Article discussing the House of Representatives appropriating more money to Louisiana to provide equipment and transportation of troops fighting in the Mexican War.
' Dixie' originated from name "dix" an old currency
title
Dixie' originated from name "dix" an old currency
Subject
Creation, Language, Money, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1916-05-29
Abstract
Text, May 29, 1916. Discusses the origins of the word "dixie" proportedly from the word "dix" which was a type of Southern antebellum currency. Citizen's Bank and Trust Company in New Orleans takes credit for the name.
Description and history of the New Orleans Mint Building
title
Description and history of the New Orleans Mint Building
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mints, Forts & fortifications, Money, Coins, Balls (Parties), Hangings, Executions
Abstract
Text, date unknown. Description and history of the New Orleans Mint Building. The architects, architecture, building materials and costs are discussed. Two events that are connected with the New Orleans mint are also described, the Fancy Dress Ball and the other was the hanging of William Mumford in 1862 from the roof of the building.
New Orleans Mint statistics
title
New Orleans Mint statistics
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mints, Money, Gold, Silver
Date Issued
1845-11-11
Abstract
Historical and statistical account of the United States Mint. Lists statistics of the monetary amount of coins in the mint 1838-1845.
Uncut sheet of $100 notes
title
Uncut sheet of $100 notes
Subject
Women on bank notes, Money, Legal tender, Portraits on bank notes
Date created ms
1857
Abstract
Uncut sheet of $100 notes from the Citizens Bank of Louisiana.
Dix note
title
Dix note
Subject
Money
Date created ms
1860
Abstract
Currency, $10 "Dix" note, 1860.
Report of counterfeit four dollar bills in circulation in New Orleans in 1840.
title
Report of counterfeit four dollar bills in circulation in New Orleans in 1840.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Money, Counterfeiting, Forgeries, Printmaking, Municipal government
Date Issued
1840-03-27
Abstract
Text, March 27, 1840. Look out for Counterfeiters. Report of counterfeit four dollar bills in circulation in New Orleans, Louisiana. The bills are lithographed and have lithographed signatures. Published in the Daily Picayune.
Mobile Savings Bank one dollar bill
title
Mobile Savings Bank one dollar bill
Subject
Money, Bank notes
Date Issued
1862
Abstract
Mobile Savings Bank, Alabama, one dollar bill, May 1862.
State of Alabama one hundred dollar bill
title
State of Alabama one hundred dollar bill
Subject
Money, Bank notes
Date Issued
1864-01-01
Abstract
State of Alabama,Montgomery, 100 dollar bill, Number 1598, January 1, 1864.

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