Embalming -- Louisiana -- New Orleans
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
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Joseph Geddes Family papers
New Orleans Embalmers Association records
Collection
Identifier: 528
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