41. Sisters of Charity
1841-1891
2 items

Correspondence dealing with the establishment of the order in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Records also include a typescript "History of the Foundation of St. Vincent's Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana" which Sister Mary Gonzago began in 1844 and completed in 1891.

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42. Soulé College
1882-1925
8 items

Collection of pamphlets including those published for commencement, founder's addresses, advertisements for the college, and miscellanies dealing with Soulé and his school's curriculum.

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43. Stanton-Stevens-Wilmot Family
1878-1959
1 vol., 4 folders

Correspondence, diary, scrapbook, and miscellaneous papers of three New Orleans families prominent in business and social circles. Correspondents include Anna Roosevelt Dall and Dorothy Dix.

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44. Sullivan, Violet Mary
1914
1 vol.

Scrapbook of letters, notes, and postcards of congratulations on her appointment as principal of Paulding School in New Orleans.

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45. Tallant, Robert
1930-1957
1,000 items

Notes on research material, typescripts of oral interviews, and book manuscripts of Tallant, an author. Includes typescripts of interviews with contemporaries of Marie Laveau, the voodoo queen of New Orleans; and interviews dealing with Mrs. Lorenzo Blanc, Mother Mary, Madame Brent, Mother Catherine, Mother Kate Frances, Mother Anderson, and other women involved in voodoo, clairvoyance, and spiritualism.

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46. Taylor, Dorothy Mae
1977-1994 (bulk 1989-1993)
1 box

Dorothy Mae Taylor was elected councilmember-at-large in 1986 (the first woman elected to this position) and served until 1994. Prior to her terms on the Council, she served in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1971-1980); she also served as Administrator of the Central City Neighborhood Health Center and as Secretary of the State Department of Urban and Community Affairs. The collection includes documentation on her achievements, awards, and accomplishments. Also includes documentation of her visits to the White House and meetings with Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, as well as her involvement with the Anti-Discrimination ordinance.

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47. Wherrit, Mary Jane Miller
1849-1919
50 pieces

Recipe books (ca. 1856-1862) along with miscellaneous notes, bills, and printed matter (ca. 1849-1855) left by gentlemen calling on Wherrit prior to her marriage. Among the cards are invitations to social events in the Lancaster, Kentucky, area.

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48. Wilson, Peggy
1986-1998
[ ] boxes and 12 vol.

Most of the records in this collection are from the councilmember-at-large's term (1994-1998), but some files do date from her years as District A's representative on the Council. Also included is information concerning agencies of city government, other public bodies, businesses, and organizations as well as topical subject areas. According to Wilson's staff, she kept extensive files on businessmen/women, politicians, and other individuals. The Republican Party Files reflect Councilmember Wilson's political activities as well as her role in securing, promoting, and managing the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans. The Miscellaneous Republican Party Materials in Box 23 include Wilson's badges, etc. from the 1988 Convention, various publications related to that event, her commemorative license plates from the George Bush inauguration, and materials on the Bush/Quayle campaign. Some additional Republican Party-related records are filed in the General Subject Files. In addition, the records also include Wilson's annual Appointment Books for each year through 1997.

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49. Women's Anti-Lottery League
1891-1892
70 items

Created in 1881 in New Orleans as an adjunct to the all-male Anti-Lottery League of Louisiana, the Women's League sought revocation of the Louisiana Lottery Company's charter. Minutes of the Women's League and its executive committee, correspondence, membership lists, political broadsides and pamphlets, and clippings.