Richard Remy Dixon papers, 1956-1977.

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Richard Remy Dixon papers, 1956-1977.

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This collection consists of personal and professional papers of Richard R. Dixon of New Orleans, La. Included are correspondence, photographs, promotional material, financial documents, Carnival memorabilia and a 1961 public relations broadside designed to reassure visitors that racial tensions did not interfere with Carnival, Louisiana Superdome dedication papers, election ephemera, audiorecordings on cassette, Dixon's business card as Managing Director of Municipal Auditorium, and other printed items.

7.5 linear feet (5 boxes)

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8152958

Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

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New Orleans (La.). Recreation Dept.

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Morrison, deLesseps S. (deLesseps Story), 1912-1964

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deLesseps S. Morrison was a representative for Orleans Parish in the Louisiana Legislature (1940-1946), mayor of New Orleans (1946-1961), and U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States (1961-1964). From the description of deLesseps Story Morrison papers, 1961-1964. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 319169279 ...

Municipal Auditorium (New Orleans, La.)

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Dixon, Richard Remy

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Richard Remy Dixon (1911-1991) was a journalist and city official in New Orleans, La. He was a lifelong resident of Algiers, a part of New Orleans on the west bank of the Mississippi River, and he wrote for the West side news, and the Algiers herald. In 1947, Dixon entered city government as one of the organizers of the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD). He later served as an Executive Secretary to Mayor deLesseps S. Morrison, as the city's Director of Public Relations to Mayor Victor Sch...

Superdome (New Orleans, La.)

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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...