Virtual meeting wallpaper for socially distanced history lovers


 

Does your virtual meeting background need a little history? The Historic New Orleans Collection is excited to offer historically inspired wallpaper for your next virtual meeting or hangout. Usable on most platforms, each of these images comes from THNOC’s holdings, which include more than 1 million objects that tell the stories of New Orleans, Louisiana, and the Gulf region. Download your wallpaper below, and be sure to check back regularly for new options. 

 

Visit THNOC’s online catalog to explore the organization’s holdings.  


Scenes from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

 

Doc Paulin Band, 1974

Jazz Fest Zoom Virtual Background

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Mardi Gras Indian parade in 1974

Jazz Fest Zoom Virtual Background

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The Meters in 1974

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The Bar-B-Que Ribs and Goat booth in 1975

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Irma Thomas in 1975

Zoom Virtual Background: 2007.0103.4.666_MPS1975

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Dixie Cups in 1977

Zoom Virtual Background: 2007.0103.8.106_MPS1977

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Food concessions in 1986

Zoom Virtual Background: 2007.0103.8.1087_MPS1986

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A crowd under a blue sky in 1988

Zoom Virtual Background: 2007.0103.8.1187_MPS1988

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Jolly Bunch Social Aid and Pleasure Club

Zoom Virtual Background: 2007.0103.8.1590_MPS1976

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The festival grounds in 1990

Zoom Virtual Background: 2007.0103.8.1863_MPS1990

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Rebirth Brass Band with the Valley of the Silent Men Social & Pleasure Club

Zoom Virtual Background: 2011.0307.23_MPS1988

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Pontchartrain Beach: 25 Years of Fun
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Young Men at Audubon Pool, 1969
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Sunbathers at Audubon Pool, 1969
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The Peristyle, City Park, New Orleans
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Four at Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, 1960
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Wading Pool, Audubon Park, Aquarium and Zoo in Background
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Interior of Horticulture Hall, Audubon Park
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On the beach at Grand Isle
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Child riding City Park Carousel
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Corner of St. Louis and Royal Streets in old French Quarter
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Bali Hai at the Beach
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Shangri-La Restaurant
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Banquet of "La Salle Delegation" at Antoine's
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View of interior of the Paddock Lounge located at 309 Bourbon Street in the Vieux Carré
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Café du Monde, French Quarter
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Duke and Duchess of Windsor with Dr. and Mrs. Alton Ochsner
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View of the bar at the Old Absinthe House
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Bourbon Street crowd scene
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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band at the Glass House
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Disabled American Veterans Bar, New Orleans
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Bourbon Street showing the Al Hirt Club and 500
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Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar
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Baked Alaska Tableside at Antoine's
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Rum Happy Hour at the Black Duck Bar, Palace Café
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The Original F&M Patio Bar
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