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New Orleans Collection

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Basketball - NCAA Tournament - North Carolina vs. Georgetown

Basketball - NCAA Tournament - North Carolina vs. Georgetown
University of North Carolina basketball player Michael Jordan shoots the winning basket in the 1982 NCAA Finals against Georgetown University

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: St Louis Cathedral New Orleans 19th Century

St Louis Cathedral New Orleans 19th Century
Vintage engraving of St Louis Cathedral New Orleans 19th Century

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Naval Battle on the Mississippi, 1861 Civil War Engraving

Naval Battle on the Mississippi, 1861 Civil War Engraving
Engraving of the great Naval battle on the Mississippi, passage of the Second Division of the Federal Squadron past St

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: War Scene with Cannon and Fallen Victim in Forefront

War Scene with Cannon and Fallen Victim in Forefront
(Original Caption) Louisiana: Battle of New Orleans, 1815

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Louisiana Transfer Ceremony

Louisiana Transfer Ceremony
(Original Caption) Scene of the transfer of Louisiana from France to the United States in the Peace d'Armed at New Orleans, December 20, 1803. Painting by Thulstrup

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Andrew Jackson in Battle of New Orleans

Andrew Jackson in Battle of New Orleans
(Original Caption) Early print showing the Battle of New Orleans with Gen. Andrew Jackson overcoming the British in 1815 to help win the War of 1812. Undated

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Engraving Of The Battle Of New Orleans

Engraving Of The Battle Of New Orleans
(Original Caption) 1/8/1815-Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8, 1815: The British landed and advanced on the city, but were repulsed vigorously by the American defense

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Confederate 'Zouaves' Soldier

Confederate "Zouaves" Soldier
(Original Caption) Photo shows a Confederate soldier (Zouave) from New Orleans. From the Confederate Museum, Richmond. VA. Undated

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mississippi Riverboat

Mississippi Riverboat
The Sidney, a stern-wheeled riverboat, steams along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ca. 1870s-1910s

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mardi Gras Parade Drawing from Harper's Weekly

Mardi Gras Parade Drawing from Harper's Weekly
(Original Caption) Louisiana: Mardi Gras In New Orleans - "Grand Tableau of the Mistik Krewe

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Children in St. Vincent's Infant Asylum

Children in St. Vincent's Infant Asylum, New Orleans, attended by Sisters of Charity

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mardi Gras Carnival

Mardi Gras Carnival
The carnival at New Orleans. Mardi Gras parade with float featuring King of Carnival

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Scissor Grinder Carrying His Tools

Scissor Grinder Carrying His Tools
(Original Caption) 1986-New Orleans, LA: Itinerant scissors grinder. His grinding machinery is carried over the shoulder, with an odd metal hat protects his head

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: District Attorney Jim Garrison With Crowd

District Attorney Jim Garrison With Crowd
District attorney Jim Garrison stands in a crowd. Garrison investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Three Black Men Performing; Band

Three Black Men Performing; Band
(Original Caption) New Orleans, LA: Comedians, Skete and Pete perform in Prima's 500 Club in the French Quarter. There are 3 men in the act, they call temselves Skete and Pete

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mississippi River at New Orleans

Mississippi River at New Orleans
Ships and boats crowd the water of the Mississippi River at New Orleans. New Orleans grew to prominence as the port at the mouth of the river

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Photo Of Street In New Orleans

Photo Of Street In New Orleans
(Original Caption) Royal St. at 900 block, New Orleans, Louisiana. Undated photo

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mansion Said To Be Birthplace/Dixieland

Mansion Said To Be Birthplace/Dixieland
(Original Caption) French Quarter, New Orleans, LA: Le Prete Mansion is said to be the birthplace of the South's "Dixie" band notes

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Portrait of New Orleans, Louisiana

Portrait of New Orleans, Louisiana
(Original Caption) Birds eye view of New Orleans, Louisiana

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Dockworkers Lounging on Cotton Bales

Dockworkers Lounging on Cotton Bales
(Original Caption) Cotton wharf in New Orleans with stevedores lounging on bales ready to be shipped

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: View of Exterior of Jackson Square

View of Exterior of Jackson Square
New Orleans, La. Jackson Square

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Scene on the Levee at New Orleans

Scene on the Levee at New Orleans
Woodcut of 1881 depicting the business boom in the south. This is a scene on the levee at New Orleans, Louisiana

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Bales Of Cotton Being Loaded On Steamer

Bales Of Cotton Being Loaded On Steamer
(Original Caption) New Orleans, LA: Bales of cotton being prepared for shipment onto Mississippi steamers at the wharf in New Orleans. Copper engraving, ca. 1855

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Floats in New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade. Signs on the floats make reference to stories that were topical in 1873, such as Charles Darwin and his Origin of Species

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Battle Of New Orleans; Engraving

Battle Of New Orleans; Engraving
(Original Caption) 1856-The Battle of New Orleans. Engraving 1856, from the original painting by D. M. Carter

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Troops Occupying St.Louis Street

Troops Occupying St.Louis Street
(Original Caption) Reconstruction period: Federal troops occupying St. Louis Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Undated woodcut

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Engraving Of Philip Iim Duke Of Orleans

Engraving Of Philip Iim Duke Of Orleans
(Original Caption) Portrait engraving of Philip II (1674-1723), Duke of Orleans. Undated engraving

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Bob Grier Being Tackled at Goal Line

Bob Grier Being Tackled at Goal Line
Pitt's fullback Bob Grier (left center) is stopped at the Georgia Tech one yard line after picking up five yards over guard late in 2nd quarter

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: The Slave Aucton At New Orleans

The Slave Aucton At New Orleans
(Original Caption) Slave auction at New Orleans, ca. 1855

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Band in Action

Band in Action
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Papa Celestine's Paddock Dixieland Band performs in the Paddock Lounge

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Engraving Of The Battle Of New Orleans

Engraving Of The Battle Of New Orleans
(Original Caption) New Orleans, LA: War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans and death of Maj. Gen. Packenham. Engraving. Reproduced from a source print for Colonial Order of the Acorn, 1915

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Hans Helle's Bomb

Hans Helle's Bomb
(Original Caption) Hans Helle, who admitted manufacturing bomb which he intended shipping on a French vessel

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: St. Louis Hotel's Winding Staircase

St. Louis Hotel's Winding Staircase
(Original Caption) 1/15/1916-New Orleans, LA-: The wonderful winding stairway of the St. Louis Hotel which has been pronounced architecturally perfect in every detail

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: George Sisler Shown Fielding A Ball

George Sisler Shown Fielding A Ball
(Original Caption) 3/31/1921-New Orleans, LA-With the St. Louis Browns in training in New Oleans, LA. Photo shows George Sisler, the crack first baseman

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Director and Performers Completing Scene on Balcony

Director and Performers Completing Scene on Balcony
(Original Caption) Pleading With The elements Not To Rain

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Young Golfer Marion Turpie

Young Golfer Marion Turpie
(Original Caption) Fourteen year old golfer a record breaker

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Legion Convention Members Posing for Camera

Legion Convention Members Posing for Camera
(Original Caption) The reviewing stand for the American Legion convention parade at New Orleans was erected in front of the city hall on Charles Street

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mardi Gras Parade in Streets of New Orleans

Mardi Gras Parade in Streets of New Orleans
1923- Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Houses in New Orleans

Houses in New Orleans
A row of symmetrical low-built wooden houses in the French quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. A young girl (C) is barely visible amid the towering wooden facades that envelop her

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: General View Of Mardi Gras Procession

General View Of Mardi Gras Procession
(Original Caption) 2/27/25-New Orleans, Louisiana: Above is a general view of the procession during the Mardi Gras, which opened the lenten season here

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Joan of Arc Statue

Joan of Arc Statue
(Original Caption) Louisiana: Above is shown the Maid of Orleans, Joan of arc, the work of Carles, and one of the most impressive works ever shown at the French Salon

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Coca-Cola Delivery Truck and Driver

Coca-Cola Delivery Truck and Driver
A driver in New Orleans stands in front of his Coca-Cola delivery truck full of cases of the bottled soft drink. 1929

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Roger Peckinpaugh and Wesley Ferrell Shaking Hands

Roger Peckinpaugh and Wesley Ferrell Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) The reason for the broad smile on the face of manager Roger Peckinpaugh of the Cleveland Indians is shaking him by the hand

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mason-Spindan Expedition Heading for Yucatan Jungle

Mason-Spindan Expedition Heading for Yucatan Jungle
(Original Caption) Members of the Mason-Spindan Expedition are heading into the jungles of Yucatan to throw light on the Mayan Civilization, known to have existed six centuries before Christ

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mardi Gras Parade In New Orleans 1933

Mardi Gras Parade In New Orleans 1933
(Original Caption) 1933-New Orleans, LA: The parade of Rex, absolute monarch, at the New Orleans Mardi Gras

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mayor Celebrating First Barge Tow

Mayor Celebrating First Barge Tow
(Original Caption) 6/23/1933-Chicago, Illinois- Mayor T. Semmes Walmsley(left) of New Orleans, and Mayor Edward J

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: St. Louis Street In New Orleans

St. Louis Street In New Orleans
(Original Caption) 12/3/1934-New Orleans, LA: St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Huey Long with Arms Around Two Men

Huey Long with Arms Around Two Men
(Original Caption) The "Kingfish" congratulates One of His Successful Candidates

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Huey P. Long Shaking Alva Bradley's Hand

Huey P. Long Shaking Alva Bradley's Hand
(Original Caption) New Orleans, LA.: The Lighter Side Of Huey P. Long. A picture made in 1931, when Huey P

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Scene on the Floor of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange

Scene on the Floor of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange
(Original Caption) Bellowing, Bidding, Buying-It's Cotton Mart

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Drug Violators and Detectives

Drug Violators and Detectives
These are suspects and detectives in what was the most important roundup of alleged narcotic law violators in New Orleans in 1938. Left to right: Nicholas Mena, Louis B

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Pollution Billowing into Sky at Oil Plant

Pollution Billowing into Sky at Oil Plant
(Original Caption) New Orleans, Louisiana: Two Hundred Feet Of Flames. This spectacular fire raged from beneath the derrick floor of the Continental Oil Company's no

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Stripper Pat Halliday Dancing to Nightclub Orchestra

Stripper Pat Halliday Dancing to Nightclub Orchestra
(Original Caption) Bourbon Street, New Orleans: Stripper Pat Halliday performing at the Bandbox nightclub

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Night Coffe Shop With Drive-In Service

Night Coffe Shop With Drive-In Service
(Original Caption) 6/19/1941-New Orleans, LA: One of New Orleans many coffee stands which stay open all night to accomodate people of nocturnal habits

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Roosevelt Viewing Ship Model

Roosevelt Viewing Ship Model
(Original Caption) Ship Building Factory Visited by President. New Orleans, Louisiana: Andrew J. Higgins, Sr

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Congregated Crowd for Parade in New Orleans

Congregated Crowd for Parade in New Orleans
(Original Caption) Louisiana: Parade Halted. Thousands off citizens and visitors clog New Orleans Canal Street, halting the parade

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Site of Mardi Gras Event with Creative Costumes

Site of Mardi Gras Event with Creative Costumes
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Mammies. Here are a group of solid citizens, disguised with burnt cork, bandannas and dresses as "praline mammies."

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Mardi Gras Parade Float

Mardi Gras Parade Float

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Bus and Streetcar Named Desire

Bus and Streetcar Named Desire
Bus driver Robert Cassagne tips his hat to the New Orleans streetcar named "Desire" before starting the route on one of the new buses that bears the same name

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Famous Streetcar

Famous Streetcar
(Original Caption) The now famous streetcar called Desire is going to a well earned rest and will by replaced by buses

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Ferry Boat On The Mississippi River

Ferry Boat On The Mississippi River
(Original Caption) New Orleans, LA: Ferryboat on the Mississippi in New Orleans. Undated Photo

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Segregation Sign At New Orleans Prison

Segregation Sign At New Orleans Prison
(Original Caption) New Orleans, LA: Entrance to New Orleans Parish Prison, showing segregated visiting periods. Undated photograph

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: George Bush Speaking at Convention

George Bush Speaking at Convention
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Vice President George Bush addresses the NAACP Convention here

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Men Applauding President Reagan's Signing of Document

Men Applauding President Reagan's Signing of Document
(Original Caption) New Orleans, Louisiana: United States President Ronald Reagan seated and signing at the 84th national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Auburn Players Hugging After They Win the Sugar Bowl

Auburn Players Hugging After They Win the Sugar Bowl
(Original Caption) The Sugar Bowl's Most Valuable Player, Bo Jackson (34), of Auburn, breaks into tears as he hugs teammate Running Back, Lionel James (6)

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: New Orleans World's Fair Site

New Orleans World's Fair Site
An aerial view of the grounds of the New Orleans World's Fair of 1984

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: People Walking Past the wonder Wall

People Walking Past the wonder Wall
(Original Caption) Throngs of first day visitors walk past the Wonder Wall at the 1984 World's Fair here 5/12 on opening day

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Aerial View of the World's Fair

Aerial View of the World's Fair
(Original Caption) Aerial view shows Centennial plaza of the 1984 World's Fair here

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Rides at 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans

Rides at 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans
(Original Caption) 5/14/1984-New Orleans: Fanciful alligators climb the top of the Wonder Wall at the 1984 World's Fair. The Watergarden is shown in the foreground. PH/Jerry Lodriguss. BPA2# 5532

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Ronald Reagan Speaking in Front of American Flag

Ronald Reagan Speaking in Front of American Flag
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Vice President George Bush addresses a labor day crowd behind a giant seal of the United States in front of the U.S. Pavillion at the World's Fair here

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: George Bush Speaking Behind United States Seal

George Bush Speaking Behind United States Seal
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Vice President George Bush addresses a labor day crowd behind a giant seal of the United States in front of the U.S. Pavillion at the World's Fair here

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Henry Lee Lucas

Henry Lee Lucas
Convicted mass murderer Henry Lee Lucas arrived at New Orleans International Airport from Texas Tuesday night under heavy guard

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Edwin Edwards Signing a Thumbs-Up

Edwin Edwards Signing a Thumbs-Up
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, appearing upbeat and optimistic

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Grocer Unloading Produce at Market

Grocer Unloading Produce at Market
A Vietnamese woman opens boxes of produce at a market in the Michoud district of New Orleans

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Vietnamese Refugee Watering his Crops

Vietnamese Refugee Watering his Crops
(Original Caption) An old Vietnamese refugee waters his plants with water scooped from the nearby canal

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: George Bush Rubbing His Eye

George Bush Rubbing His Eye
(Original Caption) New Orleans, Louisiana: Vice President George Bush rubs his eye as he talks to reporters announcing the second phase of a major drug enforcement operation called Hat Trick II

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Richard Dent Gesturing After Big Win

Richard Dent Gesturing After Big Win
(Original Caption) New Orleans: The Bears Richard Dent (95) flashes the "number one" after the Bears won the super Bowl 1/26 in which Dent was named the Most Valuable Player

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Jim McMahon Celebrating Touchdown

Jim McMahon Celebrating Touchdown
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Bears quarterback Jim McMahon throws up his arms as William "Refrigerator" Perry goes over the top to score against the Patriots January 26th

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Walter Payton Fumbling Ball

Walter Payton Fumbling Ball
(Original Caption) Bear's Walter Payton (#34, underneath #57) fumbles on second run against Patriots at start of the Superbowl

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Reggie Phillips Scoring Touch Down

Reggie Phillips Scoring Touch Down
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Bears Reggie Phillips (48) runs ball into end zone for 28-yard interception return touch down

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Monkey's Lying Down at New Orleans Zoo

Monkey's Lying Down at New Orleans Zoo
(Original Caption) 6/30/1986-New Orleans, LA- With temperatures hovering near ninety, these three Black Howler monkeys at New Orleans Audubon Zoo

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Orangutan in Unusual Pose

Orangutan in Unusual Pose
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Under the weather

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Street Performers Demonstrating with Posters

Street Performers Demonstrating with Posters
(Original Caption) New Orleans: A group of street performers protesting pending city licensing laws, march thru the French Quarter 11/24 in a mock jazz funeral procession

Background imageNew Orleans Collection: Dom Deluise Posing with His Twin Brother and Delicious Dish

Dom Deluise Posing with His Twin Brother and Delicious Dish
(Original Caption) New Orleans: Seeing double Cajun style. "He is actually my twin brother. One day I burned some fish and before you knew it, he left and opened a restaurant



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