Carnival -- Louisiana -- New Orleans
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Ben C. Toledano New Orleans Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Collection 40
Abstract
Ben C. Toledano was a New Orleans lawyer, activist, and politician active during the late 20th century. Toledano was also a prolific collector of literary material and material related to New Orleans.
Dates:
Created: 1865-1971; Other: Majority of material found in 1930-1961; Other: Date acquired: 02/11/2001
New Orleans Carnival Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Collection 54
Scope and Contents
New Orleans has been celebrating Mardi Gras since the mid 19th century. Private organizations, known as krewes, sponsor annual public parades and private balls. This collection consists of the ball programs and some invitations to these events produced by various krewes from the 1870s through to the 1970s.
Dates:
Created: 1878-1985; Other: Majority of material found in 1969-1977; Other: Date acquired: 01/08/2013