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MUST SEE!
EXHIBIT - "40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS:  The Artistic resiliency of louisiana" - A Collaboration of New Orleans artists, the Louisiana State Archives, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. 
It is the story of Hurricane Katrina, the worst natural disaster to hit the United States of America. The exhibit examines the storm's effect on the rebuilding of society, as seen through the eyes, the heart, and the soul of Louisiana artisans. Art disciplines include photography, film and video, painting, illustration, clay art, tapestry, glass, jewelry, literature, poetry, theatre, music, and dance. Some of the most respected artists and curators in southeastern Louisiana curate their discipline, bringing together the work of the most promising artists of our generation.
(Overview provided by Tulane University)
Exhibiting August 9, 2008 through September 30, 2008 at the Louisiana State Archives

STATE ARCHIVES WORKS TO PROTECT ESSENTIAL RECORDS - The Louisiana State Archives has been awarded a Certificate of Preparedness by the Council of State Archivists in recognition of its efforts to protect irreplaceable records—both those in its custody and those held by other repositories statewide—from natural disasters and other threats.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

RECORDS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS

If you were unable or have not attended one of our Records Management workshops, we are now offering classes once a month at the State Archives. Anyone wishing to attend can get more information about future training opportunities on our Records Management web page.