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Entrance to Metairie Cemetery
title
Entrance to Metairie Cemetery
Subject
Cemeteries, Chapels, Arches, Gatehouses
Date Issued
1880, 1920
Abstract
A panoramic view of the gatehouse and entry arches of the Metairie Cemetery. In the foreground is a body of water, some brush, and a bridge, where three men lean against a wooden railing and look at the camera.
Vaults Metarie [sic]
title
Vaults Metarie [sic]
Subject
Mausoleums, Cemeteries
Date Issued
1880
Abstract
Cemetery vaults Metairie including view of empty vaults. Rowles Stereograph Photographs
Chalmette Monument
title
Chalmette Monument
Subject
Monuments & memorials, Military service
Date Issued
1880, 1920
Abstract
A view of the "Chalmette Monument," (G. A. R. or "Grand Army of the Republic" Monument, erected 1874 by Union army veterans). The monument consists of several cannons and cannonballs. A sculpture of furled flags resting on guns is on top of the central column. The inscription reads, "Dum Tacent Clamant" which is roughly translated to "Until they are silent they do shout" or "While they passover, they declair"
East Jefferson Hospital plans to open in January
title
East Jefferson Hospital plans to open in January
Subject
East Jefferson General Hospital
Date Issued
1970-10-22
Abstract
Newspaper clipping
Librarians at the Jefferson Parish library in Metairie Louisiana circa 1966
title
Librarians at the Jefferson Parish library in Metairie Louisiana circa 1966
Subject
Libraries, Librarians, Men, Women, Farrell, Sallie J, Walsh, Maurice
Date created ms
1966
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1966. Jefferson parish library headquarters. Metairie, Louisiana. Left to Right: Maurice Walsh, unknown person, Sallie Farrell.
Jefferson Parish library in Metairie Louisiana circa 1940s
title
Jefferson Parish library in Metairie Louisiana circa 1940s
Subject
Buildings, Libraries, Interiors, Books, Librarians, Lindsey, Mary
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, Circa 1940s. Jefferson Parish library. Bridgedale Library. Metairie, La. Standing Mrs. Mary Lindsey, seated unknown.
Metairie Cemetery
title
Metairie Cemetery
Subject
Cemeteries, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, Gates, Fountains
Date created ms
1966-03-01
Abstract
View of gates of Metairie Cemetery, showing columns, fountain in front of curved roadway, and Josie Arlington's rose-colored tomb in the background at left.
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
Cemeteries, Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Date created ms
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930s. Howard tomb, Metairie Cemtery, 6600 Pontchartrain Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana.
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
Cemeteries, Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Date created ms
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930s. Lorber Tomb. Metairie Cemetery. 6600 Pontchartrain Blvd. Metairie, Louisiana.
Charles A. Wagner branch of the Jefferson Parish library in Metairie Louisiana
title
Charles A. Wagner branch of the Jefferson Parish library in Metairie Louisiana
Subject
Libraries, Buildings, Fire stations
Date created ms
1960, 1969
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1960s. Jefferson Parish library. Charles A. Wagner Branch. Metairie, Louisiana. Located beside the Bissonet Fire Station #2.
Jefferson Parish library in Metairie Louisiana circa 1940s
title
Jefferson Parish library in Metairie Louisiana circa 1940s
Subject
Buildings, Libraries, Interiors, Books, Librarians
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, Circa 1940s. Jefferson Parish library. Jefferson Plaza Library. Metairie, La.
Balloons for Books day at the James Madison Elementary School in Metairie Louisiana in the 1960s
title
Balloons for Books day at the James Madison Elementary School in Metairie Louisiana in the 1960s
Subject
Libraries, Schools, Balloons, Books, Celebrations
Date created ms
1960, 1969
Abstract
B&W photo, 1960s. James Madison Elementary School. Metairie, La. "Balloons for books" day.
Religious sculputure figures atop vaults and head stones possibly in the Metairie cemetery in Metairie Louisiana circa 1970s
title
Religious sculputure figures atop vaults and head stones possibly in the Metairie cemetery in Metairie Louisiana circa 1970s
Subject
Cemeteries, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, Crucifixes
Date created ms
1970, 1979
Abstract
B&W photo, circa 1970s. Cemetery, possibly Metairie Louisiana Cemetery (New Orleans area). Religious sculputure figures atop vaults and head stones.
Avenue of Tombs in the Metairie Louisiana cemetery in the 1930s
title
Avenue of Tombs in the Metairie Louisiana cemetery in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Cemeteries, Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930s. Avenue of Tombs, Metairie Cemetery. 6600 Pontchartrain Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana.
Account of duel between a Prussian and a Frenchman in New Orleans Louisiana in 1867
title
Account of duel between a Prussian and a Frenchman in New Orleans Louisiana in 1867
Subject
Fraternization, Gunfights
Date Issued
1867-05-24
Abstract
Text, May 24, 1867. Article is entitled: Duel at Metairie Ridge. An account of duel between a Prussian and a Frenchman in Metairie Ridge in Louisiana. The name of the Prussian was Unverzogt. Both wounds were slight and afterwards both parties had dinner together.
Horse race, the State Post Stake, in Metairie Louisiana in 1854.
title
Horse race, the State Post Stake, in Metairie Louisiana in 1854.
Subject
Racetracks (Horse racing), Horse racing, Sports & recreation facilities, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1854-04-02
Abstract
Text, April 2, 1854. Metairie Course. Great Fost State Stake. Description of the horse race, the State Post Stake, in Metairie Louisiana in 1854. Descriptions of the track conditions and horses racing are also provided. Pubished in the Daily True Delta.
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
Cemeteries, Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Date created ms
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930s. Story Tomb. Metairie Cemtery, 6600 Pontchartrain Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana.
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1940s
title
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1940s
Subject
Cemeteries, Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Tomb of Laura T. Beauregard, Wife of Chas A. Larendon. Metairie Cemtery, 6600 Pontchartrain Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana.
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1940s
title
Tomb at Metairie Cemetery in Metairie Louisiana in the 1940s
Subject
Cemeteries, Tombs & sepulchral monuments
Date created ms
1940, 1949
Abstract
B&W photo, 1940s. Lacoste Tomb. Metairie Cemtery, 6600 Pontchartrain Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana.
Portrait of Louisiana Representative Charles Grishaum Jr. in 1972
title
Portrait of Louisiana Representative Charles Grishaum Jr. in 1972
Subject
Government officials, Legislators, Portraits, Men, Grishaum, Charles, Jr
Date created ms
1972
Abstract
B&W photo, 1972. Charles Grishaum Jr. Metairie, La. Rep. Of District 79. Louisiana House of Representatives. 1972-1982 Jefferson.

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