Schiro, Victor H. (Victor Hugo), 1904-1992.

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Victor Hugo Schiro (1904-1992) entered New Orleans politics in 1949 when he won a seat on the city's Commission Council. In 1961, he became mayor of New Orleans when he was named to complete deLesseps S. Morrison's unexpired term. Schiro was elected in 1962 and re-elected in 1966, remaining mayor until 1970. He served New Orleans during a period of desegregation, a rebuilding effort following Hurricane Betsy, and the construction of the Louisiana Superdome. Mayor Schiro was actively interested in international trade relations. He was married to Margaret May Gibbes "Sunny" Schiro. Mr. and Mrs. Schiro worked on philanthropic activities. The Special Collections Reading Room of Tulane University's Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is named in their honor.

From the description of Victor Schiro papers, 1904-1995 (bulk 1950-1979) (Tulane University). WorldCat record id: 745016523

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creatorOf Schiro, Victor H. (Victor Hugo), 1904-1992. Victor Schiro papers, 1904-1995 (bulk 1950-1979) Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
referencedIn Thomas, Lucy Boyer, 1923-2004,. Lucy Boyer Thomas oral history interview, 2003. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Prevost, Dorothy Mackey, 1931-. Dorothy Mackey Prevost oral history interview, 2003. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Dixon, Richard Remy. Richard Remy Dixon papers, 1956-1977. Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
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associatedWith Democratic Party (La.) corporateBody
associatedWith Dixon, Richard Remy. person
associatedWith International Trade Mart (New Orleans, La.) corporateBody
associatedWith Prevost, Dorothy Mackey, 1931- person
associatedWith Schiro, Margaret G. person
associatedWith Thomas, Lucy Boyer, 1923-2004, person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Orleans (La.)
Louisiana--New Orleans
Louisiana
United States
Subject
International relations
Mayor
Politicians
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Activity

Person

Birth 1904

Death 1992

Spanish; Castilian,

English

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