Clerk Dale Atkins and City of New Orleans to celebrate American Archives Month with tours

The City Council will declare October 2015 as Notarial Archives Month in New Orleans. To celebrate, Clerk Dale Atkins will present one hour tours of Notarial Archives will be available Thursdays October 8, 15, and 29 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Amoco Building, Room 360, on 1340 Poydras St. New Orleans has one of the richest land records archives in the nation, with documents dating back to 1735, and reflecting its history as a French and Spanish colony. The Notarial Archives staff assists the public with architectural, historical and genealogical searches. The tours are first come, first served and are limited to 20 people per tour. The tour is free. To register, call Jessica Strawn at 504-407-0106 or email [email protected]. If you would like more information on the tour, call Nina Killeen at 504-451-5713

What:          
City Council to declare October, 2015 as Notarial Archives Month; one hour tours of Notarial Archives available Thursdays, Oct. 8, 15 and 29 from 10 to 11 a.m.; Call Jessica Strawn (504) 407-0106 or email [email protected] to register; first come, first served. Tour space limited to 20 each Thursday. Free.

Where:       
Amoco Building, Room 360, 1340 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70113
 
Why:           
New Orleans has one of the richest land records archives in the nation, with documents dating back to 1735, and reflecting its history as a French and Spanish colony. The Notarial Archives staff assists the public with architectural, historical and genealogical searches.  

Media:         
For more information, contact Nina Killeen, (504) 451-5713