Dorothy Mae Taylor papers, 1971-2005 (bulk 1971-1994).

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Dorothy Mae Taylor papers, 1971-2005 (bulk 1971-1994).

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This collection documents Taylor's life and political career through newspaper articles, photographs, slides, professional correspondence, financial records of her office, awards and speeches, campaign materials, and her obituaries. The collection also includes records of Taylor's involvement in the controversial Mardi Gras Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of 1991 in New Orleans.

3.5 linear ft.

Nicholls State University, Ellender Memorial Library

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Nicholls State University, Ellender Memorial Library

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New Orleans (La.)

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Taylor, Dorothy Mae, 1928-2000.

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Dorothy Mae Taylor was a politician in New Orleans during the mid to late 20th century. She began her political career as a Deputy Clerk in the New Orleans Civil District Court, and later served in the Louisiana State Legislature and as head of the State Department of Urban and Community Affairs. In 1986, Taylor was elected as Councilwoman-at-Large for the city of New Orleans. In addition to her tenure in office, Taylor served on numerous local, state, and national boards and committees. ...

Mardi Gras (New Orleans, La.)

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Barthelemy, Sidney John, 1942-

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Sidney John Barthelemy (born March 17, 1942) is a former American political figure. The second African American to hold the New Orleans mayoral chair, he was a member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1974 to 1978 and a member at-large of the New Orleans City Council from 1978 to 1986. He served as mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana from 1986 to 1994. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Born in New Orleans, he grew up in the Seventh Ward, and attended Corpus Christi Elementary School and St...