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1. Business and Financial Material, 1906-1934

 Series

Collection Overview

From the Collection:

The Mickey Funeral Home Papers consist of these series: Business and Financial Materials (1906-1934) pertaining to the firm and its operation, with correspondence, financial ledgers, and account books making up its the bulk; funeral materials (1914-1933) containing biographical data on the deceased, entered in three insurance books; and miscellaneous materials (1915-1929), consisting of visual materials, church-related materials, publications, and personal correspondence. Of note are occasional references of donations to the NAACP, and other organizations like the Humane Brotherhood Association, the YMCA and YWCA. With printed announcements of the Federation of Charleston regarding organizing the People's Federation Bank for African Americans, otherwise known as the Black Bank. Also included are financial records (1915-1918) regarding the guardianship of a minor Isaiah Williams, son of deceased Henry Williams, with Edward Mickey serving as Bondsman.

Dates

  • Creation: 1906-1934

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Material is in English

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.0 linear feet (4 archival boxes, 1 oversize box)

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

Contact:
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608