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*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/la.htm US City Directories Louisiana]
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*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/la Louisiana Online Historical Directories] - listed by parish<br><br>
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==Online Resources==


*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/la.htm US City Directories Louisiana]
=== History  ===
*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/la Louisiana Online Historical Directories] - listed by parish<br><br>


==History==
Directories of heads of households were published for major cities in Louisiana. Directories were created for salesmen, merchants, and other interested in contacting residents of an area. They are arranged alphabetically giving lists of names and addresses.&nbsp;


Directories of heads of households were published for major cities in Louisiana. Directories were created for salesmen, merchants, and other interested in contacting residents of an area. They are arranged alphabetically giving lists of names and addresses.
These are generally published annually and may include an individual's address, occupation, spouse's name, and other helpful facts. An individual's address can be very helpful when searching an unindexed census of a large city. See the wiki page&nbsp;[[United States Directories|United States Directories]] for more information.  


These are generally published annually and may include an individual's address, occupation, spouse's name, and other helpful facts. An individual's address can be very helpful when searching an unindexed census of a large city. See the wiki page [[United States Directories|United States Directories]] for more information.
=== Why Use Directories &nbsp;  ===


Directories are particularly helpful for research in large cities, where a high percentage of the people were renters, new arrivals, or temporary residents. A directory may be the only source to list an ancestor if he or she was not registered to vote and did not own property. You can use a directory to learn the exact years your ancestor inhabited a place. Locate an ancestor in a census that hasn’t been indexed (esp. state census). Estimate the year of immigration. Learn occupation and employer as identifiers. Find other family members.
*Directories are particularly helpful for research in large cities, where a high percentage of the people were renters, new arrivals, or temporary residents.&nbsp;
*A directory may be the only source to list an ancestor if he or she was not registered to vote and did not own property.&nbsp;
*Learn the exact years your ancestor inhabited a place.&nbsp;
*Locate ancestor in a census that hasn’t been indexed (esp. state census).&nbsp;
*Estimate year of immigration.&nbsp;
*Learn occupation and employer as identifiers&nbsp;
*Find other family members.


==Resources for Louisiana Directories==
=== Resources for Louisiana Directories ===


===Libraries and Archives===
==== Libraries and Archives ====


*The [http://nutrias.org/ New Orleans Public Library] collection holds New Orleans city directories for most years since 1805.
*The [http://nutrias.org/ New Orleans Public Library]&nbsp;collection holds New Orleans city directories for most years since 1805.


===Directories Online===
==== Directories Online ====


*Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_122/city_directories_new_orleans/ New Orleans City Directories] 1861 and 1866-1923 (3 yrs. missing) available online.
*Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_122/city_directories_new_orleans/ New Orleans City Directories] 1861 and 1866-1923 (3 yrs. missing) available online.  
*Ancestry.com ($) has Louisiana directories available online in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.
*Ancestry.com ($) has Louisiana directories available online in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.


===The FamilySearch Library===
==== The Family History Library ====
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Louisiana including:
 
'''New Orleans'''


*1805-11, 1822-24, 1832-61 {{FSC|543152|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6044250 (first of 158 fiche)}}
The Family History Library has city directories of New Orleans for:  
*1861-1935 {{FSC|543152|item|disp=FS Library film 1377153 (first of 38 films)}}
*1874-1900 {{FSC|204340|item|disp=FS Library film 1000770-76}}
*1917, 1945, 1965 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22976.335%2FN1%20E4p*%22 FS Library book 976.335/N1 E4p]


To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
*1805-11, 1822-24, 1832-61 {{FHL|543152|item|disp=FHL fiche 6044250 (first of 158 fiche)}}
*1861-1935 {{FHL|543152|item|disp=FHL film 1377153 (first of 38 films)}}
*1874-1900 {{FHL|204340|item|disp=FHL film 1000770-76}}
*1917, 1945, 1965 {{FHL|801891|item|disp=FHL book Q 976.335/N1 E4p}}


::LOUISIANA, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
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::LOUISIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES


==Websites==
=== Web Sites  ===


*The [http://nutrias.org/ New Orleans Public Library] web site has New Orleans city directories for most years since 1805.
*The [http://nutrias.org/ New Orleans Public Library] web site has New Orleans city directories for most years since 1805.  
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/la.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/la.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.


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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

Directories of heads of households were published for major cities in Louisiana. Directories were created for salesmen, merchants, and other interested in contacting residents of an area. They are arranged alphabetically giving lists of names and addresses. 

These are generally published annually and may include an individual's address, occupation, spouse's name, and other helpful facts. An individual's address can be very helpful when searching an unindexed census of a large city. See the wiki page United States Directories for more information.

Why Use Directories  [edit | edit source]

  • Directories are particularly helpful for research in large cities, where a high percentage of the people were renters, new arrivals, or temporary residents. 
  • A directory may be the only source to list an ancestor if he or she was not registered to vote and did not own property. 
  • Learn the exact years your ancestor inhabited a place. 
  • Locate ancestor in a census that hasn’t been indexed (esp. state census). 
  • Estimate year of immigration. 
  • Learn occupation and employer as identifiers 
  • Find other family members.

Resources for Louisiana Directories[edit | edit source]

Libraries and Archives[edit | edit source]

Directories Online[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library has city directories of New Orleans for:


Web Sites[edit | edit source]

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