Isaac N. Marks papers, 1848-1896.

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Isaac N. Marks papers, 1848-1896.

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This collection consists of personal and business papers of Isaac N. Marks, a nineteenth-century New Orleans civic leader. Included are handwritten letters, financial documents, official governmental certificates, newspaper clippings, programs, a photograph, and a banquet menu.

2 linear feet (6 folders in 1 box, and 1 v.)

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7994540

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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Marks, I. N.

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Isaac N. Marks (May 5, 1817 - July 2, 1896) was born in Charleston, S. C., and moved to New Orleans, La., in 1836. He was married three times and had fifteen sons and daughters. He worked in various businesses, including a pharmacy, and later insurance, but was in the fire department from 1843 until 1891. He was prominent in city politics, serving as alderman, and on boards of health and schools. Two of his sons served in the Confederate Army. He was active in the Firemen's Charitable Associatio...

Firemen's Charitable Association of New Orleans.

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