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On Rescuing New Orleans' History

The important historical records of New Orleans are in grave danger of being lost forever. Specifically fragile are the municipal records dating back to 1769, as well as Orleans Parish court records dating back to 1804 held at the Louisiana Division of the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL).* For a description of the current state of the historical records, complete with photographs and ways you can help now, please visit http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/ ~dwilliam/savethehistory.htm

For Additional Help

We have assembled a list of links to federal, state, local, and not-for-profit resources to assist those in need.