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The article features Kate Benson and Nick Detrich, an entrepreneurial couple who are supporters of The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC). Topics covered include the couple's decision to reside and to open their new restaurant in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, their interest in history, and their participation in the opening festivities for The Collection's new exhibition center in 2019.

The article profiles fine-arts consultant, art historian and writer George E. Jordan. Topics discussed include his educational background, early life and career, and commitment to art and collecting. Also mentioned are his contributions to The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC), his late partner Michel G. Delhaise, and his donation to support THNOC's Louisiana History Galleries.

This article announces the retirement of Goldie Lanaux as Head Registrar of The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC).

The article profiles John T. Magill, retired senior curator/historian at The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC). Topics covered include his family and educational background, his fascination with the development of urban infrastructure, and the highlights of his THNOC career as well as his plans after retirement.

An obituary of Bettie Pendley, a collections processor at the Historic New Orleans Collection, is presented.

The article discusses Nadia St. Paul Möise, a donor to The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC). It examines her experiences growing up in the Jefferson Parish and the Garden District in New Orleans, Louisiana. Möise comments on the impact of World War II on New Orleans and her mother's war relief work as head of the New Orleans Hostess Committee and director of the Center for Servicemen in the French Quarter. Her studies at Tulane University Law School are also discussed.

The article offers a profile of Chris and Gaby Cannon, a former U.S. Marine and academic administrator, respectively. The husband and wife have donated to The Historic New Orleans Collection because they both support the institution's efforts at historic preservation and education. Chris currently works at Superior Energy Services while Gaby is employed as a program coordinator at Tulane University. Both have volunteered in the field of historic preservation.