Charles E. Alter papers, 1826-1904 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Deirdre Barr

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Collection Overview

Title: Charles E. Alter papers, 1826-1904

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 28

Primary Creator: Alter, Charles E.

Extent: 3.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically. It consists of 1.5 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 03/31/1952

Subjects: Alter, Charles E., Businessmen -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- 19th century., Central business districts -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Internal revenue -- United States -- History., Louisiana -- History -- 19th century., New Orleans (La.) - Buildings, structures, etc., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century., Real estate investment -- Louisiana.

Forms of Material: Clippings (information artifacts), Correspondence., Financial records., Insurance records., Invitations., Leases., Legal documents.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The papers consist of business correspondence, some personal correspondence, bills, receipts, leases, legal papers, appraisals, and other fiscal documents of Charles E. Alter of New Orleans. Alter had significant real estate holdings in New Orleans and an interest in several plantations like Skaggs Plantation (later known as Victoria Plantation), Ormond Plantation, Australia Plantation and others. Documents related to Dr. Alter's real estate and court cases over this real estate are included in the collection.

Biographical Note

Charles E. Alter moved from Philadelphia to New Orleans in the 1840s, and invested extensively in real estate holdings in the business district, as well as in several Louisiana plantations including Victoria, Ormond, and others. The numerous invoices and leases in the collection indicate that Mr. Alter was heavily involved in the renovation and development of many office buildings in the city during the 19th century.

Subject/Index Terms

Alter, Charles E.
Businessmen -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- 19th century.
Central business districts -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Internal revenue -- United States -- History.
Louisiana -- History -- 19th century.
New Orleans (La.) - Buildings, structures, etc.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century.
Real estate investment -- Louisiana.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 1.5 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Perry A. Wolff.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Charles E. Alter papers, Manuscripts Collection 28, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 696817068

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Legal and financial papers, 1826-1873],
[Box 2: Legal, financial, and insurance papers, 1874-1887],
[Box 3: Business and personal correspondence, 1888-1904],
[All]

Box 1: Legal and financial papers, 1826-1873

Folder 1: Legal documents on court proceedings, 1826-1839
Folder 2: Legal and financial documents, 1843-1849
Folder 3: Leases and public instument of protest, 1850-1854
Folder 4: Leases, 1855-1859
Folder 5: Leases, letters, income tax papers, 1860-1865
Folder 6: Alter vs. Cummings legal ducuments, internal revenue papers and bankruptcy papers, and leases, 1866-1869
Folder 7: Legal and financial documents, 1870-1871
Folder 8: Legal documents from the state of Arkansas, financial notes, and letters, 1872
Folder 9: Taxation documents and letters, 1873

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Legal and financial papers, 1826-1873],
[Box 2: Legal, financial, and insurance papers, 1874-1887],
[Box 3: Business and personal correspondence, 1888-1904],
[All]

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