Griffin-O'Neal, E. Dawn
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Ernest A. Griffin family papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Griffin Family
Abstract
Papers of family historian Ernest A. Griffin, proprietor of the Griffin Funeral Home on Chicago's south side, including family documents, photographs, audio/visual material, genealogical notes, and materials relating to the history of Camp Douglas (on which the funeral home stood) and Charles H. Griffin who served in a colored regiment during the Civil War. Also includes documentation of the funerals of prominent African Americans.
Dates:
1862-2007; Majority of material found within 1910-1995
Ernest A. Griffin Family papers - Additions
Unprocessed — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Accession 2021-60
Identifier: 2021-60
Dates:
1997-2019
Griffin Funeral Home records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Griffin
Abstract
Records of the Griffin Funeral Home, and its predecessor, the Bell Auto & Undertaking Company, which served the African American community in Chicago,1929-2007. Entries contain the decedent's name, address, occupation, physical characteristics, next of kin, date/place of birth, date/place of death, minister's name, and place of burial. Limited information of plot purchasers is also included.
Dates:
1929-2007