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title: Public Library in New Orleans near Audubon Park in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Libraries, Public libraries, Automobiles, Facades, Street lights
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, circa 1930s. New Orleans Public Library, near Audubon Park, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

title: St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square in New Orleans in 1940
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Churches, Catholic churches, Cathedrals, Historic sites, Historic buildings
Date Issued: 1940
Abstract: B/W photo, 1940. Saint Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana.

title: Painting of interior scene in exhibit of Works Progress Administration artwork in New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Art, Art exhibitions, Paintings, Women, Children, Interiors, Furniture
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo of a painting, 1930s. Art Reproduction. Exhibit of WPA art, probably located within the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. Woman and child relaxing in parlor.

title: Funeral announcement for Ignatius Bleiger, New Orleans' oldest "leech doctor" and barber in 1927.
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Barbers, Phlebotomy, Funeral rites & ceremonies, Physicians, Dentistry
Date Issued: 1927-11-03
Abstract: Text, November 3, 1927. "Leech Doctor, Oldest Barber, Buried Today." Published in the New Orleans Item. Obituary and announcement of funeral services for Ignatius Bleiger, New Orleans' oldest "leech doctor" and barber. The Knights of Pythias are in charge of the services.

title: Howard Memorial Library in New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Libraries, Signs (Notices)
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, circa 1930s. Howard Memorial Library on Howard and Camp Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana. WPA sign in the front of the building.

title: Mardi Gras parade on Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans Louisiana in 1938
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Parades & processions, Floats (Parades), Costumes, Masks, Crowds, Street railroads, Thrones, Horses
Date Issued: 1938
Abstract: B/W photo, 1938. Mardi Gras parade on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana. Streetcar adjacent to parade float.

title: Entrance to the Cabildo from the interior in New Orleans in 1942
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Galleries & museums, Sailors, Gates, Doors & doorways
Date Issued: 1942
Abstract: B/W photo, 1942. Canadian sailors in the door of the Cabildo. the Cabildo is the Louisiana State Museum located in Jackson Square in New Orleans during World War II.

title: Dillard University in New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Universities & colleges, Lawns
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, 1930s. Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana at 2601 Gentilly Boulevard.

title: Library of the Landry de Freneuse home on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans circa 1940
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Interiors, Dwellings, Paintings, Furniture, Desks, Chairs, Chandeliers, Draperies
Date Issued: 1940, 1949
Abstract: B/W photo, circa 1940. Library of the Landry de Freneuse home on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana.

title: Standard fruit wharf on Desire Street in New Orleans in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Piers & wharves, Bananas, Piers & wharves, Men, Laborers
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, 1930s. Standard Fruit Wharf on Desire Street, New Orlean, Louisiana. Men processing bananas at dock.

title: Ursuline Convent in New Orleans being used as a Red Cross Center in 1942
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Convents, Religious communities, Signs (Notices), Historic sites
Date Issued: 1942-06
Abstract: B/W photo, June, 1942. Ursuline Convent being used as an American Red Cross Center at 1100 Chartres Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sign above door reads: St. Mary's Aux. of Dist. No. 6 - Saint Mary's Auxiliary of District Number Six.

title: Drawing of Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans Louisiana
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Hotels, Motels, Architectural drawings
Abstract: B/W architectural drawing, date unknown. Written on photo: The new Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, Louisiana at 214 Royal Street on the corner of Iberville Street. 600 rooms. Moderate Rates. One of New Orleans' largest Hotels in the center of the city’s famous stores and theatres. Large airy rooms, baths with tubs and showers, circulating ice water, ceiling fans, beautiful lounges, attractive mezzanine floor with excellent dining room and coffee shop. Radios in rooms. Garage in connection - also Large Free Parking Grounds to accommodate 300 cars. J.D. Kenney, Managing Director. A.F. Spatafora, Manager." Has Swan room and large dining room.

title: Harbor and port facilities in New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Harbors, Piers & wharves, Ships, Waterfronts, Cargo ships
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, 1930s. Harbor and port facilities in New Orleans, Louisiana on the Mississippi River. Written on the back of photo: The Line Up. More than 3,000 ocean-going ships, flying the flags of all maritime nations, clear from the port of New Orleans each year. Normally, the value of waterborne commerce at New Orleans is about $1,000,000,000 a year. Port and river improvements, costing nearly $200,000,000, make New Orleans one of the modern ports of the country. Port facilities at New Orleans include seven miles of steel transit sheds, one section of which is shown in this picture. The world's largest cotton warehouse and the country's most modern grain elevator are included in these facilities. Service by 90 steamship lines from New Orleans is more regular and extensive than from any other American port, except New York. Note the "docking" in New Orleans is alongside, instead of requiring tedious "wharfing" into slips as in other ports.

title: Water purification plant in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1930s.
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Waterworks
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, 1930s. Water purification plant at 2142 Eagle New Orleans, Louisiana. One of two filtration plants supplying water to the city located on a 74 acre tract of land about a half mile from the river, from which water is pumped through three large intake pipes.

title: St. Charles Hotel at 211 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Hotels, Public accommodation facilities, Awnings, Historic buildings
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, 1930s. St. Charles Hotel on 211 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana.

title: Animal barn under construction in Audubon Park in New Orleans in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Parks, Zoos, Progress photographs, Construction, Sports & recreation facilities
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, circa 1930s. Animal barn under construction in Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana.

title: Workers unloading coffee at the New Orleans waterfront in the 1940s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Coffee, Crowds, Coffee industry, Piers & wharves, Waterfronts, Shipping, Ships, Loading docks, Cargo ships, Hoisting machinery, Warehouses
Date Issued: 1940, 1949
Abstract: B/W photo, 1940s. Workers unloading coffee at the New Orleans waterfront in New Orleans, Louisiana. "Every fourth cup of coffee drunk in the United States enters this country though the port of New Orleans. To handle the four hundred million pounds of coffee imported each year, principally from Brazil, New Orleans has built the finest coffee import terminal in the world. The terminal, shown in this picture, is nearly 1400 feet long. The two-story structure just off Canal Street cost $2,000,000. A large part of this imported coffee issued by roasting plants in New Orleans, where it is blended with chicory. Most New Orleans restaurants feature their famous French drip coffee."

title: Holy Name of Jesus Church of Loyola University in New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Universities & colleges, Lakes & ponds, Churches
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, 1930s. Loyola University of New Orleans, Louisiana. Partial view of Loyola University's Holy Name of Jesus Church located on St. Charles Avenue.

title: Bicyclers on Bayou St. John of New Orleans Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Bayous, Streams, Bicycles & tricycles, Cyclists
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, 1930s. Bayou St. John near New Orleans, Louisiana. Written on back of photo: Bayou Saint John, on the shores of which, near Lake Pontchartrain, the true"voodoo" feast, said sometimes to include even human sacrifice, but always including animal sacrifice, suggestive dancing, and copious drinking of tafia (molasses rum), were held on St. John's Eve (June 23rd).

title: Dancing in a ballroom during Mardi Gras in New Orleans in the 1930s
Subject: United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Costumes, Masquerades, Evening gowns, Masks, Ballroom dancing, Dance floors, Ballrooms, Auditoriums, Balconies
Date Issued: 1930, 1939
Abstract: B/W photo, 1930s. "Mardi Gras Ball in the New Orleans Auditorium. While the Mardi Gras period is composed essentially of parades and masking, the Carnival period is centered around the elaborate private balls given by thirty or more private social organizations. Over each of these balls reigns a king, whose name is not made public, except in the case of Rex; and a queen, a debutante of the season selected for the honor by the krewe. The King and Queen are surrounded by their court of maids and dukes. The Ball is opened by a tableaux, lasting about an hour and the cast, the scenery and the stage effects are all in keeping with the theme selected. The theme may be anything from the toy factory of Santa Claus to an important historical event, but it is always colorful and as nearly perfect as months of planning and thousands of dollars could accomplish. This picture was taken after the tableaux when all members of the krewe participate in one of the dances. Admittance to these balls is by invitation only."

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