Box 1

This collection documents Taylor's life and political career through newspaper articles, photographs, slides, professional correspondence, financial records of her office, awards and speeches, campaign materials, and her obituaries. The collection also includes records of Taylor's involvement in the controversial Mardi Gras Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of 1991 in New Orleans.

Includes correspondence between Taylor and the White House regarding her pending visit to discuss “Concerns Important to the Black Community.” Also includes correspondence and outline from Gloria Firmin on a proposed biographical sketch of Taylor’s career.

Includes two letters from Mayor Barthelemy to Taylor appointing her acting mayor of New Orleans while he is out of town.

Includes qualifying forms for 1986 and 1994 elections for Councilman-at-Large

This collection documents Taylor's life and political career through newspaper articles, photographs, slides, professional correspondence, financial records of her office, awards and speeches, campaign materials, and her obituaries. The collection also includes records of Taylor's involvement in the controversial Mardi Gras Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of 1991 in New Orleans.

Includes compiled results of general election returns for Councilman-at-Large, Councilman, Register/Registrar of Conveyances, Civil Court Judge, Sheriff, Assessor, Mayor, Clerk of Court, and Recorder of Mortgages.

Includes Taylor’s endorsements and her “Thank You” letter in her bid for Register/Registrar of Conveyances in New Orleans.

Includes programs for City of New Orleans inaugural ceremonies with autographs from the mayor and fellow council members.

This collection documents Taylor's life and political career through newspaper articles, photographs, slides, professional correspondence, financial records of her office, awards and speeches, campaign materials, and her obituaries. The collection also includes records of Taylor's involvement in the controversial Mardi Gras Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of 1991 in New Orleans.

Includes Taylor’s office expenses.