Leila Williams’s Collectible Boxes
A look inside the Williams Residence offers insight into some of the interior decorating styles of the late 1940s and early ’50s, as well as Leila Williams’s personal collecting interests.
A look inside the Williams Residence offers insight into some of the interior decorating styles of the late 1940s and early ’50s, as well as Leila Williams’s personal collecting interests. In this video, Interpretation Assistant Kurt Owens takes you through several rooms of the house, examining the unique little boxes—tea caddies, card boxes, and more—that can be found throughout the home.
By Xiomara Blanco, media producer
Williams Residence
Currently closed for repairs, the historic townhouse offers a window into the day-to-day life of HNOC’s founders in midcentury New Orleans.
Meet Our Founders
Kemper and Leila Williams turned their interests in Louisiana history and French Quarter preservation into a lasting legacy.
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Search or browse through HNOC’s vast collection of manuscripts, artifacts, books, artwork, and more in our online catalog.
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