Papers, 1977-1986.

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Papers, 1977-1986.

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Correspondence, subject files, photographs, reports, sound recordings, and video recordings from his terms as Mayor. Also included are records of some of his executive assistants and of subdivisions of the Mayor's Office, as well as records relating to his election and reelection campaigns.

ca. 125 cu. ft.

New Orleans public library

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New Orleans public library

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