Peter Cunningham papers, 1829-1860 | Louisiana Research Collection

By Deirdre Barr

Collection Overview

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ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 469

Primary Creator: Cunningham, Peter, of New Orleans, La., 19th cent.

Extent: 1.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically. It consists of 0.25 linear feet.

Date Acquired: 08/00/1955

Subjects: Cunningham, Jane Woods., Cunningham, Peter, of New Orleans, La., 19th cent., Cunningham family., Irish Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- 19th century., Louisiana -- History -- 19th century., Neighborhoods -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century.

Forms of Material: Financial records., Legal documents., Sketches., Wills.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of personal papers of Peter Cunningham of New Orleans, La., dating from the mid-19th century. Included are deeds of sale of certain lots of ground in Faubourg St. Mary and Faubourg DeLord, a certificate of survey of three lots on Poeyfarré St., promissory notes, receipts (three signed by J. Curtis Waldo), testament of Mrs. Peter Cunningham, five monthly reports (October 1859-March 1860) for James E. Taylor from Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute, and a bill from F. Hartel & Co. to Mr. Brewer. Peter Cunningham was married to Jane Woods, a native of Ireland; her will of 1856, is included in the collection.

Subject/Index Terms

Cunningham, Jane Woods.
Cunningham, Peter, of New Orleans, La., 19th cent.
Cunningham family.
Irish Americans -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- 19th century.
Louisiana -- History -- 19th century.
Neighborhoods -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Alternate Extent Statement: 0.25 linear foot

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.

Preferred Citation: Peter Cunningham papers, Manuscripts Collection 469, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 697321317


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