Victor Schiro papers, 1904-1995 (bulk 1950-1979)

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Victor Schiro papers, 1904-1995 (bulk 1950-1979)

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This collection consists of personal, business, and professional papers of Victor H. Schiro (1904-1992), mayor of New Orleans, La., 1961-1970. Included are correspondence, newspaper clippings, press releases, photographs, scrapbooks, legal papers, insurance papers, post cards, stationery, appointment books, biographical material, speeches, awards, printed material, political ephemera, and files from Schiro's mayoral period. Also included are Mrs. Schiro's papers, and other family papers

116 linear feet (169 boxes)

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Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8118765

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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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 i...

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Schiro, Margaret G.

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