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National Register Evaluation of New Orleans Drainage System
The November 1999 National Register Evaluation of New Orleans Drainage System in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. This report recommends that Drainage Pumping Stations Nos. 1, 3, 6, and 7 be considered individually eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Historic Mississippi River Surveys
Scanned Mississippi River Hydrographic Survey Books for 1935 through 1992 series and scanned Comprehensive Mississippi River Surveys of 1913 and 1883. See Maps & Data page for more maps.
Office of History
The Corps Headquarter's Office of History collects, interprets, and preserves the history and heritage of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The office hosts research collections and a historical holding of several thousand artifacts.
Mississippi Valley History Center
The Mississippi River Commission's History Center has material on the flood of 1927 and extensive references.
National Archives & Records Administration
NARA's archives contain photos of floods and the flood of 1927.
Non-Official Links
Mississippi River References
A personal web site including links, Mississippi River college course information, and photography.
The Lonely Planet
A New Orleans History overview from 10,000 years ago to today.
The New Minnesota Centennial Showboat
The former Corps sternwheeler General John Newton as she is today.
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