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Additional Reading
Old but reliable general histories are Will H. Coleman (compiler), Historical Sketch Book and Guide to New Orleans and Environs (1885, reprinted 1973); Henry Rightor (ed.), Standard History of New Orleans, Louisiana (1900); and Grace E. King, New Orleans: The Place and the People (1895, reprinted 1968). Popular general histories that include photographs are Walter G. Cowan et al., New Orleans: Yesterday and Today (1983); Leonard V. Huber, New Orleans: A Pictorial History (1971, reissued 1981); and Richard Campanella and Marina Campanella, New Orleans Then and Now (1999). Architecture is discussed in Mary L. Christovich et al. (eds. and compilers), New Orleans Architecture, 5 vol. (1971–77), a scholarly study. Detailed period studies are John G. Clark, New Orleans, 1718–1812: An Economic History (1970); Robert C. Reinders, End of an Era: New Orleans, 1850–1860 (1964); Gerald M. Capers, Occupied City: New Orleans Under the Federals, 1862–1865 (1965); and Joy J. Jackson, New Orleans in the Gilded Age: Politics and Urban Progress, 1880–1896 (1969). Port history and activity are discussed in Alexander I. Warrington, Economic Geography of New Orleans and the Middle South (1952); and Louisiana. Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans, Report (annual). Politics and government are discussed in John R. Kemp (ed.), Martin Behrman of New Orleans: Memoirs of a City Boss (1977); Edward F. Haas, DeLesseps S. Morrison and the Image of Reform (1974); and L. Vaughan Howard and Robert S. Friedman, Government in Metropolitan New Orleans (1959). Sources on the history and culture of Mardi Gras include Reid Mitchell, All on a Mardi Gras Day: Episodes in the History of New Orleans Carnival (1995, reissued 1999); and James Gill, Lords of Misrule: Mardi Gras and the Politics of Race in New Orleans (1997). Detailed descriptions of historic places include Al Rose, Storyville, New Orleans: Being an Authentic, Illustrated Account of the Notorious Red-Light District (1974, reissued 1994); and Federal Writers’ Project. New Orleans, New Orleans City Guide (1938, reissued 1972). Detailed statistical information on New Orleans is found in the Louisiana Almanac (irregular); Statistical Abstract of Louisiana (triennial); and New Orleans. Police Department, Annual Report.
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add new Web site: PBS - American Experience - Timeline: New Orleans. | Apr 19, 2024 | ||
| Links added. | Mar 29, 2023 | ||
| Population data updated. | Nov 12, 2021 | ||
| Changed “black” to “Black” throughout article. | Sep 26, 2020 | ||
| Rearranged media. | Nov 26, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: United States History - History of New Orleans, Louisiana. | Feb 08, 2019 | ||
| Media added. | May 11, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: New Orleans Public Radio - Founding New Orleans, The Vagabond City. | Jan 01, 2017 | ||
| Media added. | Aug 10, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Tourism Site of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Jul 12, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: CRW Flags - Flag of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Apr 21, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Geography of New Orleans. | Apr 21, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: CRW Flags - Flag of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Apr 21, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: Maps of World - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Mar 04, 2014 | ||
| Media added. | Jul 02, 2013 | ||
| Media added. | May 09, 2013 | ||
| Changed "New Orleans Hornets" to "New Orleans Pelicans." | Apr 18, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Maps of World - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Feb 19, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Maps of World - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Feb 19, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Site of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Feb 19, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Official Tourism Site of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Feb 19, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Lonely Planet - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. | Feb 19, 2013 | ||
| Population data updated. | Aug 24, 2011 | ||
| Mention of the New Orleans Hornets added to article. Also added reference to the Saints' Super Bowl victory in 2010. | Feb 08, 2010 | ||
| Added historical map to history section. | Nov 11, 2009 | ||
| Added photograph. | Apr 17, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Geography - Geography of New Orleans. | Jul 21, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: Public Broadcasting Service - New Orleans. | Jan 03, 2008 | ||
| Media added. | Sep 25, 2007 | ||
| Article revised. | Oct 06, 2005 | ||
| Article revised. | Apr 05, 2002 | ||
| Article revised. | Oct 18, 2000 | ||
| Article revised. | Sep 15, 2000 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 26, 1999 |
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