Subseries 2: Funerals, 1940-1995
Scope and Contents note
Materials relating to individual funerals conducted by the Griffin Funeral Home. This subseries consists mostly of funeral programs, death certificates, and documents pertaining to transportation, cremation, and interment arrangements. It also includes a few newspapers clippings and thank you notes from surviving family members.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1995
Creator
- From the Collection: Griffin, Ernest A., 1912-1995 (Person)
Access
The Ernest A. Griffin family papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Audiovisual recordings in this collection have been digitized and are available online. Access to the original audiovisual items is restricted.
Arrangement note
Arranged alphabetically by the last name of the deceased. Within each folder, all materials are arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org