Funeral record book (November 1936 - October 1947)
Scope and Contents
Disbound and separated into seven folders. Contains chronological fill-in-the-blank sheets for biographical and funerary statistics, filled in to varying degrees. Data sought includes name and address of deceased (except if an infant); date of birth, death, and interment; place of birth and death; names of mother, father, and birthplaces; deceased's occupation, sex, age, marital status, and color or race; primary and secondary causes of death and certifying physician; place of burial, time of service, place of funeral services, and location of grave in cemetery. Also lists casket manufacturer, size, and number; embalming, hearse, and automobile fees; flowers, gloves, and newspaper fees, with amounts and dates paid. A roughly alphabetical index in front of volume lists deceased. Loose items are clipped to related records. 300 pages.
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1958
Creator
- From the Collection: Harleston Funeral Home (Charleston, S.C.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
Material is in English
Access Restrictions
Papers have been microfilmed. Researchers are required to use microfilm.
Box 1 - See Reel 1
Box 2 - See Reel 2
Box 3 - See Reel 3
Box 4 - See Reel 4
Box 4 - See Reel 4
Box 5 - See Reel 5
Box 6 - See Reel 6
Box 7 - See Reel 7
Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 linear feet (7 archival boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu