New Orleans Embalmers Association records

Collection

Identifier: 528

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records of the New Orleans Embalmers Association include correspondence, news clippings, minutes, lists, stationary, and two record books (1952-56 and 1967-85) that contain meeting minutes and organizational financial records. Also included are some collected materials from the Louisiana State Colored Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association.

Dates

Created: 1950-2001
Other: Date acquired: 03/12/1997

Creator

New Orleans Embalmers Association (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright to these papers has not been assigned to the Amistad Research Center. It is the responsibility of an author to secure permission for publication from the holder of the copyright to any material contained in this collection.

Extent

0.60 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Norman Smith

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Appraisal Information

The records of the New Orleans Embalmers Association document the development of the profession among African American embalmers, undertakers, and related professionals in funeral services.

Related Materials

The papers of Clarie Collins Harvey and the Collins Funeral Home records contain materials relating to African Americans in the funeral services profession.