D. Warren Brickell papers, 1869-1882.

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D. Warren Brickell papers, 1869-1882.

Papers consist principally of newspaper clippings of articles by Brickell and miscellaneous political broadsides. Topics include the activities of the New Orleans Citizens' Association; the Unification Movement; participation of the White League in their opposition to the Reconstruction government in Louisiana; the disputed state elections of 1872 and 1876; the Louisiana Lottery Company; the 1879 state constitution; and subsequent tax issues. Also present are letters of condolence regarding the death of Brickell's brother, James N. Brickell, a New Orleans attorney; and a reprint of a memorial obituary dedicated to D. Warren Brickell published in the "New Orleans Medical and Surgical Journal" (1882).

0.55 linear ft. (82 items; 1 ms. v.; 1 pr. v.)

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New Orleans Citizens' Association.

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Brickell, James

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White League (La.)

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Louisiana State Lottery Company

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Chartered in 1868, held the monopoly for the lottery business in Louisiana until 1859, then transferred domicile to Honduras and continued to sell tickets in United States until 1906, when the business was broken up by United States Department of Justice. The sale of lottery tickets in La. was unlawful after ca. 1892. From the description of Louisiana State Lottery tickets and forms, 1881-1894. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 289033014 Incorporated in 1868, th...

Brickell, D. Warren (Daniel Warren), 1824-1881

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Dr. D. Warren Brickell of New Orleans was a nationally known gynecologist, founder and dean of the New Orleans School of Medicine, and editor of numerous medical journals. His interest in public affairs is reflected in his newspaper articles on political reform, published during Reconstruction. From the description of D. Warren Brickell papers, 1869-1882. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122505651 ...