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Certificate Of Death: Simkins, Caleb Sanders, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Caleb Sanders Simkins, age 70.

Boston Chronicle September 25, 1937, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Burial Permit: Day, Alviria, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Alviria Day, age 53. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Burial Permit: Parymore, Peter, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Peter Parymore, age 56. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Burial Permit: Gibbs, Annie, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Annie Gibbs, age 51. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Certificate Of Death: Perryman, Peter, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Peter Perryman, age 56. Handwritten notes on the back.

Certificate Of Death: Gibbs, Annie, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Annie Gibbs, age 57.

Boston Chronicle September 11, 1937, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Certificate Of Death: Day, Alvira, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Alviria Day, age unknown. Handwritten notes on the back.

Certificate Of Death: Washington, Edward, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Edward Washington, age not stated. Handwritten notes on the back.

Burial Permit: Simmons, Sylvia

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Sylvia Simmons, age 50. Undertaker: Holmes Co

Eugene L. Barnes & Son Insurance Invoice, August 31, 1937

Glover Family Papers, 1871-1937

Document: Insurance bill from Eugene L. Barnes & Son Insurance and Real Estate, 65 King Street, St. Augustine, to Mrs. Fannie P. Glover, 123 Palmo Street, St. Augustine, Florida

Certificate Of Death: Graham, John, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for John Graham, age 54. Handwritten notes on the back.

Certificate Of Death: Devaughn, George G., Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Atty. George G. DeVaughn, age not stated.

Boston Chronicle August 28, 1937, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Certificate Of Death: Simmons, Sylvia, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Sylvia Simmons, age 50. Handwritten notes on the back.

Burial Permit: Hart, Yule

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Yule Hart, age 32. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Burbridge And Higbee- Mrs. Rosa Holmes Walker, August 23, 1937, Clinton Burbridge

Holmes Funeral Home Bills and Correspondence, 1923-1943

Correspondence: Letter from Clinton Burbridge, Burbridge and Higbee, Real Estate Rents and Fire Insurance, Jacksonville, Florida, regarding property insurance on new Henney Hearse

Certificate Of Death: Hartt, Yule, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Yule [Hart], age 32.

Boston Chronicle August 21, 1937, The Boston Chronicle

Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.

Burial Permit: Smith, Rosella

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Rosella Smith, age 34. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Certificate Of Death: Smith, Roselle, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Roselle Smith, age 34. Handwritten notes on the back.

Removal Permit: West, Helen

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Helen West, age 7. Undertaker: Holmes Undertaker

Corporate Charter Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota. Ratified April 24, 1937., Harold Ickes

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This Corporate Charter, submitted April 1, 1937 by United States (US) Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes to the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation for ratification, lays out the corporate and economic rights of the Tribes as an autonomous group.

The charter was ratification by the Tribes on August 7, 1937 and certified by tribal chairman Arthur Mandan and superintendent in charge of the reservation W. R. Beyer.

Envelope, Eugene L. Barnes & Sonsm Agents- Mrs. Fannie P. Glover, August 4, 1937

Glover Family Papers, 1871-1937

Correspondence: Envelope addressed to Mrs. Fannie Glover, 123 Palmo St., St. Augustine Fla., from Eugene L. Barnes & Sons, Agents, Star Insurance Company of America, 65 King Street, St. Augustine, Fla. Handwritten note on back.

Certificate Of Death: Campell, Persilla, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Persilla Campell, age not stated. Handwritten notes on the back.

Certificate Of Death: Haynes, Lee Byron, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Lee Byron Haynes, age 19 years 7 months.

Animal Legends - Nebraska Folklore, Federal Writers' Project

Special Collections

Prepared by the Federal Writers' Project in Nebraska.

These legends are for the most part stories of the supernatural power possessed by animals. The belief that animals had supernatural power did not discount the power of a supreme being known to the Pawnee as Tirawa. WIthin their habitat the Pawnees had certain places which they held sacred. Five such places of importance in animal legend, which were also known to other Indian tribes are Pahuk, a promontory in a bend of the Platte River a few miles west of Fremont; Nakiskat, on an island in the Platte River near Central …

Removal Permit: Meyers, William, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for William Meyers, age 70. Undertaker: Hughes and Chestnut

Eugene L. Barnes & Son Insurance Bill, July 29, 1937

Glover Family Papers, 1871-1937

Document: Insurance bill from Eugene L. Barnes & Son Insurance and Real Estate, 65 King Street, St. Augustine, to Mrs. Fannie P. Glover, 123 Palmo Street, St. Augustine, Florida, for London & Lancashire policy.