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 3: Business and personal correspondence, 1888-1904

Folder 1: Tax documents and bills, 1887-1888
Folder 2: Business correspondence, 1889
Folder 3: Legal documents and correspondence relating to Charles E. Alter's buildings, 1890
Folder 4: Bills and legal coreespondence, 1891
Folder 5: Bills and telegraphs, 1892
Folder 6: Financial papers and business correspondence, 1893
Folder 7: Family letters and business correspondence, 1834
Folder 8: Business correspondence, 1895
Folder 9: Letters, thank you notes, and invitations, 1896-1904
Folder 10: Statements and diagram of a building and letters, undated
Folder 11: Court briefs, bank statement, and pamphlets, 1851-1893

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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