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Griffin Funeral Home records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Griffin

Scope and Contents

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

  • Creation: 1929-2007

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Records less than 20 years old shall be restricted to immediate family members only (proof of relationship and privacy agreement consent form required).

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

13 Linear Feet (42 binders)

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.

Location

1 20 6

Title
Griffin Funeral Home records, 1929-2007
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512