Civil rights activist Katie Whickam was a beautician, community leader, and national civil rights organizer who helped thousands of Black Americans access their right to vote.
The "Coming to New Orleans" series explores the grown of the city's Hispanic community in the 20th century.
Lighthearted ephemera from THNOC's holdings shed light on moments in history when New Orleans has welcomed America's Commander in Chief.
The third part of the "Coming to New Orleans" series explores immigration to the Crescent City from the 1860s to the first World War.
As the young republic formed and took its first steps, print media served a crucial role in uniting the nation.
The second part of the "Coming to New Orleans" series explores immigration to the Crescent City during the 19th century.
Four locations where significant events took place during a century of women’s activism in New Orleans.
In the first part of THNOC's "Coming to New Orleans" series, curatorial cataloger Emily Perkins puts immigration to New Orleans in the context of American history.
Would Sylvanie Williams be proud of the state of women's rights in our country today? Read the moving responses of ten students, winners of the THNOC's 2023 student essay contest.
Untangling the web of war, family ties, and secret pacts that brought Louisiana under Spanish control.
