The City Archives Special Collections is the official repository of the records of the Municipal Government of the City of New Orleans, dating back to 1769. They collect and preserve a wide range of records, including a Carnival Collection, Local Photograph Collection, Map Collection, Menu Collection, Postcard Collection, Manuscript Collection, and a Rare Book Collection, all of which are important to the history of the city. Additionally, they have an extensive Genealogy Collection with a focus on New Orleans, Louisiana, the Southeast United States, Nova Scotia, France, and Spain. The City Archives Special Collections provides education opportunities through programming, exhibits, partnerships, and outreach, with the aim of transforming lives, enriching neighborhoods, and preserving history. They are open Monday to Friday by appointment, and their collections can be accessed for research purposes.Generated from the website