Haugabrooks, Geneva.

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Mrs. Geneva Moton Haugabrooks (1904-1977) was the founder and owner of Haugabrooks Funeral House, which began operation in 1929 on Atlanta's Auburn Avenue and continues in existence there today. She was an early pioneer in Atlanta's African American business community and was known as one of the few African American women entrepreneurs on Auburn Avenue. She was recognized as both a dedicated business women and community leader.

From the description of Geneva Haugabrooks papers, 1965-1976. (Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System). WorldCat record id: 57708378

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creatorOf Haugabrooks, Geneva. Geneva Haugabrooks papers, 1965-1976. Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Central Library
referencedIn Watkins, Lottie,. Lottie Watkins oral history interview, 1992 June 25. Georgia State University
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associatedWith Harris, Joe Frank. person
associatedWith Watkins, Lottie, person
associatedWith Young, Andrew, 1932- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Georgia--Atlanta
Atlanta (Ga.)
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African American business enterprises
African American businesspeople
African Americans
African American women
Funeral homes
Social service
Women-owned business enterprises
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Active 1965

Active 1976

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