Funerals, 1935-1976

Scope and Contents

The funeral files document funeral services primarily in Baltimore, Richmond, and Washington, D.C., along with coverage of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association annual conventions and local chapters. Materials include photographs and newspaper clippings, as well as reader feedback on the timing of death notice publications in The Afro compared to the Daily Press. The files also contain some coverage of funeral homes

Dates

Creation: 1935-1976

Legacy Description

Photographs, newspaper clippings related to funeral directors in Richmond, Baltimore, and D.C.; W.I. Johnsons

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Additional Description

Arrangement

The funeral files are arranged into two main categories: funeral services and Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, followed by geographic subdivisions. Additional groupings include funeral homes, clippings, and death notices.

Processing Information

Files on funerals have been processed using detailed processing techniques. This means that each folder has been described with document types and inclusive dates. Folder headings have been verified against content, and in some cases, content has been arranged in more detail and assigned new subheadings to facilitate access.