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Joseph Geddes Family papers
Collection
Identifier: 159
Scope and Contents
The Joseph Geddes Family papers pertain to several generations of an African American family with multi-generational ties to Louisiana who owned and operated several businesses, including funeral parlors and life insurance companies that date back to the early 20th century. The papers consist of professional, as well as personal, papers and contain photographs, scrapbooks, memory books, a memorial record book, correspondence, programs, and newspaper clippings relating to the family...
Dates:
Created: 1928-1957; Other: Majority of material found in 1953-1955; Other: Date acquired: 02/01/1981
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
National Negro Funeral Directors Association photograph
Collection — Container: 1 item
Identifier: 2457
Scope and Contents
This panoramic photograph includes members of the National Negro Funeral Directors Association, which met in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during August 11-15, 1946. The photograph is by Fred Hess & Son of Atlantic City and was taken in front of the West Side All Wars Memorial.
Dates:
Created: 1946 August; Other: Date acquired: 02/04/1999
Found in:
Amistad Research Center