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Certificate Of Death: Ward, Carrie E., Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Carrie E. Ward, age 25. Handwritten notes on the back.

A "Thumb-Nail" Sketch Of Colored Jacksonville, Florida: Welcome From Courtesy Committee, Eartha M. M. White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Brochure published for the information of Delegates to the National Baptist Convention, Inc. held in Jacksonville, Florida, September 7-14, 1936. Complied and published by the Courtesy Committee of the Convention, Eartha M. M. White, Chairman.

The London & Lancashire Insurance Co. Ltd. Fire Insurance Policy, August 25, 1936

Glover Family Papers, 1871-1937

Document: The London & Lancashire Insurance Co. Ltd. fire insurance policy from Eugene L. Barnes & Son, Agents, 65 King Street, St. Augustine, Florida, for Fannie P. Glover - property 123 Palmo, St., St. Augustine, Florida.

Boston Chronicle August 22, 1936, 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: Williams, Hages, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Hages Williams, age 52.

Certificate Of Death: Fraizer, Elizabeth, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Elizabeth Fraizer, age 69. Handwritten notes on the back.

Certificate Of Death: Williams, Hages, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Hages William, age 52.

Certificate Of Death: Washington, M. E. J., Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Mrs. M. E. J. Washington, age 54. Handwritten notes on the back.

Boston Chronicle August 8, 1936, 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: Holley, Eliza, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

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

Certificate Of Death: Wiggins, Joe Louis, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Joe Louis Wiggins, age 1. Handwritten notes on the back.

Certificate Of Death: Pratt, Minerva Annie, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Minerva Annie Pratt, age 58. Handwritten notes on the back.

Twentieth Century Negro Poets, Sheila Higgins

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

According to Matthew Arnold an open mind is one of the chief essentials for true literary criticism. One is impressed by the truthfulness of this statement when he seeks to evaluate Negro poetry.

The term, Negro poetry, has several interpretations. In its most general sense, the one in which it is used in this paper, it means poetry written by Negroes on any subject. In a more restricted sense it refers to poetry that contains allusions, rhythms, sentiments and idioms more or less peculiar to the Negro. In its narrowest meaning it refers to poetry of racial protest and self-exhortation. …

Boston Chronicle August 1, 1936, 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: Putman, Henry, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Henry Putman, age 23.

Boston Chronicle July 25, 1936, 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 July 18, 1936, 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: Sampson, James, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for James Sampson, age 42. Handwritten notes on the back.

Boston Chronicle July 11, 1936, 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 July 4, 1936, 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 June 27, 1936, 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: Jackson, Lucy, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Lucy Jackson, age 48. Handwritten notes on the back.

Boston Chronicle June 20, 1936, 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: Hayward, Lula, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

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

Certificate Of Death: Jackson, Leola, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Leola Jackson, age 24.

Certificate Of Death: Robinson, Hazel, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Hazel Robinson, age 29.

Letter From Harry H. Sutton, Jacksonville Federal Art Gallery

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Form letter from Harry H. Sutton, State Director, Jacksonville Federal Art Gallery, inviting Friends to the formal opening of the Negro Unit of the Federal Art Gallery. Opening to be held on June 22 at 611 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Date: June 19, 1936 Y

Certificate Of Death: Hall, Lillian, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Mrs. Lillian Hall, age 37. Handwritten notes on the back.

Certificate Of Death: Harrison, Isham, Holmes Funeral Home

Death Certificates, 1922-1939

State of Florida death certificate for Isham Harrison, age 52. Handwritten notes on the back.

Boston Chronicle June 13, 1936, 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.