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Financial Reports And Papers Of The League - Old Folks Home

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Handwritten list of names, including city and state, Old Folks Home report. Part of Record Book: Reports and assorted papers of the League. Date: July 1, 1934

Boston Chronicle June 30, 1934, 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.

Tenants And Rent List, Burbridge And Higbee- Mrs. R.H. Walker, Burbridge & Higbee

Real Estate Correspondence 1925-1937

Document: Accounting of payments sent to Mrs. R.H. Walker from Burbridge and Higbee - Real Estate, Rents and Fire Insurance. Tenant list includes residences, rents due month, due dates, amounts paid, and outstanding balances.

Burial Permit: Washington, Mary, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Mary Washington, age 32. Undertaker: Holmes Co.

Burial Permit: Wise, John W., Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for John W. Wise, age 43. Undertaker: Holmes Co

Burial Permit: Barnett, George, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

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

Rent Receipts, June 1934, Burbridge & Higbee

Real Estate Correspondence 1925-1937

Document: Receipts on Burbridge & Higbee paper showing amount various tenants paid for addresses listed on receipt. Note on each receipt stating rent paid to owner (RHW).

Boston Chronicle June 23, 1934, 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: Mathews, Ernest, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Ernest Mathews, age 16. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

An Act To Conserve And Develop Indian Lands And Resources; To Extend To Indians The Right To Form Business And Other Organizations; To Establish A Credit System For Indians; To Grant Certain Rights Of Home Rule To Indians; To Provide For Vocational Education For Indians, And For Other Purposes, United States Congress

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This United States (US) public law, also known as the Indian Reorganization Act, the Wheeler-Howard Act, or the Indian New Deal, passed on June 18, 1934 in response to the Meriam Report which revealed immense poverty and poor living conditions among Indigenous People on reservations. The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) aimed to alleviate these conditions with several corrective measures, notably by stopping the allotment of reservation land and by allowing tribes to organize under their own tribal governments. The IRA was heavily influenced by the recommendations contained in the Meriam Report. While this public law aimed to reduce poverty on …

Certificate Of Death: Wilson, Lenora, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Lenora Wilson, age 87. Handwritten notes on the back.

Boston Chronicle June 16, 1934, 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.

Receipt For Cash, 6-16-1934, M. Styles

Real Estate Correspondence 1925-1937

Document: Receipt on Burbridge & Higbee paper: To R.H. Walker cash $125.00 - Paid Mrs. R.H. Walker by M Styles.

Burial Permit: Barker, Robert, Holmes Funeral Hom

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

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

An Act To Further Extend The Times For Commencement And Completing The Construction Of A Bridge Across The Missouri River At Or Near Garrison, North Dakota, United States Congress

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This United States (US) Public Law, dated June 12, 1934, also known as Public Law 73-320, allows additional time for the commencement and completion of the construction of a bridge over the Missouri River at or near Garrison, North Dakota. The new deadlines for commencement and completion of construction are one and three years, respectively, from February14, 1934.

See also: "Bridge across the Missouri River near Garrison, N. Dak. May 10 (calendar day, May 23), 1934. -- Ordered to be printed." [internal note: manuscript 1086]

Boston Chronicle June 9, 1934, 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.

Letter From Mrs. Maude B. Coleman To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Letter concerning the work of the Association, June 9, 1934. Includes a program used by the former Chairman of Industry.

Burial Permit: Morgan, Garley, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Harley Morgan, age 30. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Burial Permit: Keaton, Tampa, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Tampa Keaton, age 36. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Burial Permit: Floyd, Annie Lee, 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 Lee Floyd, age 27. Undertaker: Holmes Funeral Directors

Boston Chronicle June 2, 1934, 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: Wise, John W., Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for John W. Wise, age not stated.

Quarterly Water Bill, June 1934, Jacksonville Water Works

Real Estate Correspondence 1925-1937

Document: Bill and payment documentation for quarterly water bill. Sent to Burbridge & Higbee, initialed by Rosa G. Holmes Walker (RHW).

Daily Report Of The Transients Housed In The Dormitory Of The Clara White Mission For June 1934

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Daily report documenting the transients housed in the dormitory of the Clara White Mission. Date: June 1934

Tenants And Rent List, Burbridge And Higbee- Mrs. R.H. Walker, May 31, 1934, Burbridge & Higbee

Real Estate Correspondence 1925-1937

Document: Accounting of payments sent to Mrs. R.H. Walker from Burbridge and Higbee - Real Estate, Rents, and Fire Insurance. Tenant list includes residences, rents due month, due dates, amounts paid, and outstanding balances

Burial Permit: Smith, Lizzie, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Lizzie Smith, age 46. Undertaker: Holmes Co

Rent Receipts, May 1934, Burbridge & Higbee

Real Estate Correspondence 1925-1937

Documents: Receipts on Burbridge & Higbee paper showing amount various tenants paid for addresses listed on receipt. Note on each receipt stating rent paid to owner (RHW).

Burial Permit: Stringer, Beatrice Millner, Holmes Funeral Home

Removal and Burial Permits, 1925 -1939

State Board of Health of Florida, Bureau of Vital Statistics Burial or Removal Permit for Beatrice Millner Stringer, age not stated. Undertaker: Holmes Co

Boston Chronicle May 26, 1934, 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.

Boston Chronicle May 19, 1934, 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.