Papers, 1782-1980, [ca. 1850]-1937.

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Papers, 1782-1980, [ca. 1850]-1937.

The papers include a large number of photographs, ca. 1850-1937, of the mortuary business, interiors, equipment, staff, horses, and hearses, and of family members. Other items include an account book, 1869-1871; letters and a scrapbook on the 50th wedding anniversary of Edward M. Davis and Martha E. Close Davis, 1933; writings by E.M. Davis, mostly verse, 1897-1900, and his undated memoir of a mining camp in Colorado; miscellaneous family wills, certificates, letters, deeds, and other documents, 1782-1980; scrapbooks; and several notebooks on the family genealogy.

6 cubic ft.

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Davis, Martha E. Close.

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Davis, Edward M., 1916-2006

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Davis family.

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The Davis family operated a funeral parlor in Mount Vernon. From the description of Papers, 1782-1980, [ca. 1850]-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155544313 ...