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John Minor Wisdom collection

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Biographical Note

Administrative Information

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General manuscripts and pamphlets

Athénée louisianais

Batture controversy

Gayarre, Charles

Louisiana State Lottery

McDonogh, John

Mandates of payment

Rouquette, Adrien

Smythe versus Canal Bank

Theatre and ballrooms; War of 1812

World War I- United States peace and defense plans

World War I- period magazines and pamphlets

John Minor Wisdom collection, 1710-1960 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: John Minor Wisdom collection, 1710-1960

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 230

Primary Creator: Wisdom, John Minor, 1905-1999.

Extent: 34.0 Boxes

Arrangement: The first part of the collection (Boxes 1-15) is arranged chronologically. The second part of the collection (Boxes 16-34) is arranged alphabetically by subject. The collection consists of 34 boxes, 8 oversize folders on shelf, and 11 very large volumes. The inventory does not currently have listings for the oversize folders and volumes. A folder-level list is available for Boxes 1-15.

Subjects: Gayarré, Charles, 1805-1895., Mayors -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., McDonogh, John, 1779-1850., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 18th century., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century., New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 20th century., Rouquette, Adrien, 1813-1887.

Forms of Material: Correspondence., Financial records., Land surveys., Legal documents.

Languages: English, French, Spanish;Castilian, Latin

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of correspondence, petitions, executive orders, land surveys, pamphlets, receipts, minutes, accounts, licenses, payrolls, bills of sale, roll lists, reports, legal papers, and other material primarily documenting historical aspects of New Orleans from the late eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century. Subject areas that John Minor Wisdom collected in include World War I, John McDonogh, Charles Gayarre, Adrien Roquette, correspondence of New Orleans mayors, pamphlets, and slave sales.

Biographical Note

John Minor Wisdom (1905-1999) was a liberal Republican from Louisiana and a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit during the 1950s and 1960s when that court became known for a series of decisions crucial in advancing the civil rights of African-Americans. He attended Tulane Law School and was later an Adjunct professor of law there from 1938 to 1957.

Subject/Index Terms

Gayarré, Charles, 1805-1895.
Mayors -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
McDonogh, John, 1779-1850.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 18th century.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 20th century.
Rouquette, Adrien, 1813-1887.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

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: John Minor Wisdom.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: John Minor Wisdom collection, Manuscripts Collection 230, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 798257529

Box and Folder Listing

Box 6: General manuscripts and pamphlets, 1812 February 18-1813 December 28

Folder 1: Document 219, 1812 February 18

New Orleans. Petition to the Mayor from the widow Bayon, a refugee from St. Domingue, for lodging for herself and her four children, also her old mother.

In French.

Folder 2: Document 220, 1812 February 23-26

New Orleans. Due bill from the Louisiana Bank to the Corporation of New Orleans, for $759 and 93 cents.

Folder 3: Document 221 and 222, 1812 February 29, undated

New Orleans. Resolution of the City Council demanding that the Mayor order a bridge over a trench on Canal Street and hire someone to haul landfill for the area.

Second document, undated, giving the Mayor authority to rent dump carts for the landfill.

In French.

Folder 4: Document 223, 1812 March 31

Acadia. Bill of sale of a negro boy named Narcisse, from Miriam Guekairy to Shepperd Brown.

Folder 5: Document 224, 1812 June 20

New Orleans. Minutes of the meeting of the City Council, giving the Council's action on selling the land of M. Northy, Moreau Lislet opinion on the license for the billiard club of Nicolas Jean Pierre, orders given to the City Surveyor to determine unsold land so that they might be rented out, and the three month-delay given to M. Chesse to move from the Batture.

In French.

Folder 6: Document 225, 1812 June 27

New Orleans. Letter from Jean Boy to the City Council applying for the position of porter of the City Hall during the absence of the regular porter Antonio Caperdonio.

In French.

Folder 7: Document 226, 1812 August 20

New Orleans. Peace bond of Thomas Rochard toward Captain Fortuna Testa. Signed by Nicholas Girod, Mayor.

Partially printed.

Folder 8: Document 227, 1812 September 11, 26

New Orleans. The Major commanding the Third Militia Battalion to the Mayor and City Council requesting that a shelter be built on Bayou St. John.

And note that the City Council allots $50 from the construction of the requested shelter.

In French.

Folder 9: Document 228, 1812 October 9, 17, 28

New Orleans. Estimate of the cost of supplies for the repairs to be done to the levee in front of the Government House. Signed by Jacques Tanesse.

And approval signed by Missonier, Recorder of the City Council and commitment of Etienne Boyard that he will supply the necessary materials for the estimate.

In French.

Folder 10: Document 229, 1812 October 17

New Orleans. Ordinance of the City Council concerning the repairs to the levee in front of M. Fortier's house.

And note giving approval of Mayor Nicholas Girod and of George M. Dewey, contractor.

In French.

Folder 11: Document 230, 1812, October 22, 31

New Orleans. Ordinance of the City Council calling for the repair of City Hall.

And note of approval signed by Mayor Nicholas Girod, and contract accepted by Messieurs Gulie and Guillot.

In French.

Folder 12: Document 231, 1812 October 28

New Orleans. Contract for repairing the levee in front of Government House. Signed by Nicholas Girod, Mayor, Etienne Boyard, and Pierre Seuzeneau.

In French.

Folder 13: Document 232, 1812 November 5

New Orleans. Plan for the repairs to be done to the levee. Watercolor. Copy certified by Jacques Tanesse.

Folder 14: Document 233, 1812 November 7

New Orleans. Louis Moreau Lislet to the City Council about a head tax on negroes to finance the extended policing of negroes in the parish.

In French.

Folder 15: Document 234, 1812 November 16

New Orleans. Statement that Etienne Boyard renounces to repair the levee in front of Government House. The contract will be put in the name of Pierre Seuzeneau. Signed by Nicholas Girod, Mayor, Etienne Boyard, and Pierre Seuzeneau and two witnesses.

In French

Folder 16: Document 235, 1812 November 17

New Orleans. Minutes of the meeting of the City Council concerning the taxation of slaves and real estate. Signed by Pierre Missonet, Recorder of the City Council.

Also mentions the Governor moving his place of residence.

In French.

Folder 17: Document 236, 1813 January 3

New Orleans. Depositions given by members of the City Guard regarding a brawl at a public ball.

In French.

Folder 18: Document 237, 1813 January 22

New Orleans. Appointment of Rene Theard and J.N. Naba as inspectors for the repairs on the levee. Signed by Nicholas Girod, Mayor.

And report of the inspection, signed by Theard and Naba.

In French.

Folder 19: Document 238, 1813 February 24

New Orleans. Statement about the end of the repairs on the levee. Signed by Nicholas Girod, Mayor, Jacques Tanesse, and Rene Meury.

In French.

Folder 20: Document 239, 1813 March 13

New Orleans. M. Waters to the Mayor requesting the consent for the orphan Rebecca Ann Garrison to enter the Ursuline Convent. The City Council asked the Mayor to get the necessary information to make a decision. Signed by Missonet, Recorder.

Report was that there was lack of sufficient reasons for her to enter the Ursuline College.

In French.

Folder 21: Document 240, 1813 March 17

New Orleans. Petition of the residents of Conti, Bourbon, and Dauphine Streets, to the Mayor requesting that the law be strictly applied to the house of ill fame in the neighborhood. Signed by eleven residents and Nicholas Girod, Mayor.

Folder 22: Document 241, 1813 March 22

New Orleans. Moreau Lislet to Nicholas Girod, Mayor, asking not to be replaced as City Attorney, and not to be appointed Judge.

In French.

Folder 23: Document 242, 1813 March 27 and April 2

New Orleans. Decree of the City Council concerning the punishment of vandals who cut trees on Canal Street. Approved by Mayor Nicholas Girod.

In French.

Folder 24: Document 243, 1813 April 28

New Orleans. Affidavits for Abram Hyde and John Alexander, of the 7th Regiment, United States of America, concerning the capture of a runaway slave. Certified by Nicholas Girod.

Folder 25: Document 244, 1813 May 4

New Orleans. Contract with Gurlie and Guillot for the construction of a new Public Market to replace the one destroyed by the hurricane of the previous year. The building is to be constructed in brick and will conform to the specifications for the building.

Copy certified by Mayor Nicholas Girod. In French.

Folder 26: Document 245, 1813 May 11

New Orleans. Nicholas Girod, Mayor, orders police to look for an apprentice that has run away from a master craftsman.

Folder 27: Document 246, 1813 May 19

New Orleans. Ordinance of the City Council regarding Free People of Color gambling with slaves.

In French.

Folder 28: Document 247, 1813 August 3

New Orleans. Order to the Keeper of the Parish Prison of the city and parish of New Orleans to receive into said prison Messieurs Guillot and Fauchier who assaulted each other and planned to fight a duel. Signed by Nicholas Girod, Mayor.

Folder 29: Document 248, 1813 August 13

New Orleans. Certificate of burial for Guillermo Jule Marechal. Signed by Father Antonio de Sedella.

In Spanish.

Folder 30: Document 249, 1813 October 18

New Orleans. Achille Pierre Rivery certifies that M. LeMarier has only paid the partial amount due him for the work of LeMarier's slaves on the fortifications on Lake Borgne. Certified true copy by Nicholas Girod, Mayor. See related document 1814 March 3.

In French.

Folder 31: Document 250, 1813 November 10, 11

New Orleans. Jacques Tanesse reports to the City Council that Jean Larouet has placed a house about fifty feet from Bayou St. John and on a little bayou that runs into said bayou. At the meeting of the City Council, November 11, it was ordered that the acting Mayor notify Jean Larouet in writing to remove everything obstructing the natural flow of the bayou and that he would be fined if he did not comply. Signed by James Freret, President pro tem.

In French.

Folder 32: Document 251, 1813 November 12

Near Comual [?]. James Wilkinson to Mr. Hasting, contract agent at French Mills, ordering supplies for the troop under Wilkinson's orders.

Verso. In another hand "Salvation to the Jews" "Pocket book John Jay Jones".

Folder 33: Document 252, 1814 January 11

Cote des Allemands. Plat and survey made for Zenon Ringnew of a parcel of land in the parish of St. Charles. The land has an area of 137 arpents and adjoins the property of Edmund Fortier.

In French.

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