Louisiana Historical Society, established in 1835, is a historical society in Louisiana charged with documentation and protection of colonial records.[1] According to its website, it is the oldest historical organization in the state.
The society has a long history of publishings, including the Louisiana Historical Quarterly.[2][3] Physical items from their collection are frequently displayed at The Cabildo, whose preservation the Society was involved with.[4][5] Among the items in their collection are a souvenir program marking the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase, a Napoleon death mask made by his personal physician Francesco Antommarchi,[4] and items related to the centennial of steam service on the Mississippi River.[6][7]
Alcée Fortier served as the society's president from 1894 to 1912.[8][9]
References
External links
- Official website
- "Catalogue of the Exhibit of the Louisiana Historical Society, Opened February 20th, 1900". New Orleans Public Library. 1900.