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Account of May Day celebrations in New Orleans in 1863.
title
Account of May Day celebrations in New Orleans in 1863.
Subject
Celebrations, Holidays, Orphans, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1863-05-02
Abstract
Text, May 2, 1863. The City. Published in the Times Picayune. Account of May Day celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Boys orphan asylum in New Orleans Lousiana in 1835
title
Boys orphan asylum in New Orleans Lousiana in 1835
Subject
Orphans, Orphanages, Boys, Schools, Charitable organizations, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Inspections
Date Issued
1835-07-23
Abstract
Text, July 23, 1835. An inspection is made of the "Boy's Orphan Asylum" in New Orleans Louisiana. The orphanage receives favorable review for its management. An appeal is made for continued funding.
Ceremonies and dedication of new annex on the Fink Asylum for orphans and widows in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1887.
title
Ceremonies and dedication of new annex on the Fink Asylum for orphans and widows in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1887.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Asylums, Welfare facilities, Assistance, Philanthropists, Orphans, Orphanages, Widows, Fink, John David
Date Issued
1887-01-10
Abstract
Text, January 10, 1887. The Fink Asylum. Dedication of a New Building. The History of a Noble Benefactor. Ceremonies and dedication of new annex on the Fink Asylum in New Orleans in 1887. The asylum supports Protestant widows and orphans and was founded by John David Fink in 1885. The board of commissioners and head matron are listed as well. Published in the Daily Picayune.
Children in Front of an Eskimo orphanage
title
Children in Front of an Eskimo orphanage
Subject
Portraits, Group, Eskimo children, Clothing and dress, Orphans, Orphanages, Women
Abstract
A large group of children pose outside an orphanage. Title written on verso.
Description of the will of Stephan Girard to be given to orphanages across the United States, including New Orleans in 1835.
title
Description of the will of Stephan Girard to be given to orphanages across the United States, including New Orleans in 1835.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Wills, Orphans, Orphanages, Charity
Date Issued
1835-05-09
Abstract
Text, May 9, 1835. Orphans - Girard's Will. Description of a portion of money from the will of Stephan Girard to be given to orphanages across the United States, including New Orleans, Louisiana. The orphanage most likely to receive the money mentioned in this article if the Orphan Boys' Asylum of New Orleans.
Emancipation petition of the estate of Dara Costanza, Number 90E, 1831.
title
Emancipation petition of the estate of Dara Costanza, Number 90E, 1831.
Subject
African American families, Louisiana, New Orleans, Child slaves, Louisiana, New Orleans, African American children, Louisiana, New Orleans, Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1831
Abstract
Petition of the estate of Widow Dara (or Darrea) Costanza to free the enslaved persons Carmelite (described as a negro wench of more than 30 years of age), her son William (described as the son of Carmelite, above 13 years of age), and Lucien (described as a young mulatto orphan boy of about 11 years of age). The petition is made by the executor of Costanza's estate, a free man of color named Pierre Fildeé.
Eugenio Valesco
title
Eugenio Valesco
Subject
Portraits, Boys, Clothing and dress, Nogales (Ariz.), Orphans, Mexicans--United States, Valesco, Eugenio
Abstract
A ragged-looking boy. Written on verso: "Eugenio Valesco - An orphan [found?] wandering streets of Nogales Ariz." Written on original negative sleeve: "Orphan Mexican Boy."
German student to arrive
title
German student to arrive
Subject
Germans, United States, Orphans, Families
Date created ms
1950-09-23
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption: "A new world with new friends awaited 17-year-old Thea Buse (center) when she stepped off a bus at the Greyhound station Friday evening after traveling 10,000 miles away from her native Coburg, Germany. The smiling, German orphan, who will attend Lake Charles High School here this year, was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Butchee, above, with who she will make her home here."
German student to arrive
title
German student to arrive
Subject
Germans, United States, Orphans
Date created ms
1950-09-19
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption: "Thea Buse." Head shot of the young woman.
Group photograph of young boys
title
Group photograph of young boys
Subject
Group portraits, Photographs, Boys, School children, Orphanages, Orphans, Clothing & dress
Date Issued
1955
Abstract
Copy of an early 20th century photograph displaying a group portrait of young boys, perhaps a class photo or at an orphanage.
Henry Schulyer Thibodaux
title
Henry Schulyer Thibodaux
Subject
Thibodaux, Henry Schulyer, Portraits, Orphans, New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815, Oil paintings, Clothing & dress
Date created ms
1810
Abstract
Thibodaux was an orphan and Captain of the Lafourche Volunteers at Battle of New Orleans.
History and description of the Margaret Statue in New Orleans from the 1930s.
title
History and description of the Margaret Statue in New Orleans from the 1930s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Sculpture, Sculptors, Stone carving, Marble, Monuments & memorials, Haughery, Margaret Gaffney, Bakeries, Orphanages, Orphans, Widows, Philanthropists, Philanthropy, Nicholls, Francis T. (Francis Tillou), 1834-1912, Governors, Rites & ceremonies, Dedications
Date Issued
[193-]
Abstract
Text, circa 1930s. Margaret Statue at Camp and Prytania Streets. History and description of the Margaret Statue in New Orleans, Louisiana. The statue commemorates Margaret Gaffney Haughery a wealthy and successful widow in New Orleans who left her savings to the orphanages of that city. The statue was dedicated in July of 1884, the ceremony is described. The statue was designed by Alexander Doyle, is of Carrara marble and was executed in Italy.
Hope Haven Industrial Training Society in Gretna Louisiana of 1936.
title
Hope Haven Industrial Training Society in Gretna Louisiana of 1936.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Assistance, Asylums, Orphanages, Orphans, Charitable organizations, Catholicism, Schools, Vocational education, School children, Welfare facilities
Date Issued
1936-04-29
Abstract
Text, April 29th, 1936. Hope Haven Plantation. Description of Hope Haven Industrial Training Society in Gretna Louisiana. Primarily a home for dependent and orphan boys, but also an educational plant where boys receive industrial training "that will make them self-supporting men and good citizens." Printing, book-binding, wood-working, farming and dairying are taught. The staff are trained social workers of the Associated Catholic Charities. Also discussed is the Madonna Manor, an asylum for girls, and boys under 12, headed by the sisters of Notre Dame. The institutions were founded by the Reverend Father M.H. Wynhoven in 1927.
Hope Haven Orphanage, Marrero
title
Hope Haven Orphanage, Marrero
Subject
Orphanages, Asylums, Nuns, Orphans
Date Issued
1934-05-13
Abstract
Group portrait of children with a nun standing on steps of a building at Hope Haven Orphanage, a residential youth facility in Marrero, Louisiana.
Indenture of Alphonse Lorquet with Jean Sagot sponsored by Magdelaine Camfrancq, Volume 2, Number 28, 1815 August 5
title
Indenture of Alphonse Lorquet with Jean Sagot sponsored by Magdelaine Camfrancq, Volume 2, Number 28, 1815 August 5
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Benefactors, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1815-08-05
Abstract
In this indenture, Alphonse Lorquet (described as a young free man of color and orphan of 15 years of age, born in Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his benefactress, Magdelaine Camfrancq (described as a free girl of color), as an apprentice to Jean Sagot to learn to be a shoemaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Andre Sala with Robert Fell sponsored by Marie Jacquet, Volume 3, Number 16, 1818 March 9
title
Indenture of Andre Sala with Robert Fell sponsored by Marie Jacquet, Volume 3, Number 16, 1818 March 9
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1818-03-09
Abstract
In this indenture, Andre Sala (described as an orphan boy of color of about 16 years of age) is sponsored by his sister, Marie Jacquet (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Robert Fell to learn to be a ship carpenter.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Antoine Clemire with Genius Trinchard sponsored by Marie Besard, Volume 4, Number 137, 1825 November 15
title
Indenture of Antoine Clemire with Genius Trinchard sponsored by Marie Besard, Volume 4, Number 137, 1825 November 15
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1825-11-15
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine Clemire (described as a young free orphan of color of 16 years old and a Creole of Louisiana) is sponsored by his aunt, Marie Louise Besard (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Genius Trinchard to learn to be a bricklayer. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Antoine with Raphael Mayorquiru sponsored by Marie Wiltz, Volume 1, Number 104, 1813 May 24
title
Indenture of Antoine with Raphael Mayorquiru sponsored by Marie Wiltz, Volume 1, Number 104, 1813 May 24
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1813-05-24
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine (described as a free man of color and orphan of 15 years of age) is sponsored by Marie Wiltz (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Raphael Mayorquine (described as a free negro) to learn to be a cobbler. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Charles Dacqueny with George Hunter sponsored by Nathan Morse, Volume 2, Number 50, 1816 November 25
title
Indenture of Charles Dacqueny with George Hunter sponsored by Nathan Morse, Volume 2, Number 50, 1816 November 25
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Benefactors, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1816-11-25
Abstract
In this indenture, Charles Dacqueny (described as an orphan boy of color of six years of age) is sponsored by his guardian, Nathan Morse, as an apprentice to George Hunter to learn the trade and mystery of all the various branches of his manufactures.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Charles with Ferdinand Lioteau sponsored by Marie Wiltz, Volume 2, Number 38, 1815 May 20
title
Indenture of Charles with Ferdinand Lioteau sponsored by Marie Wiltz, Volume 2, Number 38, 1815 May 20
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1815-05-20
Abstract
In this indenture, Charles (described as a young free man of color and orphan of 16 years of age) is sponsored by his cousin, Marie Magdelaine Wiltz (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Ferdinand Lioteau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner. In French.

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