Cemeteries Collection

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This collection was accumulated to assist anyone interested in the history and/or preservation of cemeteries. Cemeteries offer researchers genealogical, religious, socioeconomic, and cultural information about individuals or communities. The collection documents the histories of cemeteries. The collection contains walking tours of graveyards, maps of graveyards, histories of graveyards, photos, news clippings, and programs from ceremonies and events.

Physical Location

Cemeteries Collection, John G. Riley House Archives, Tallahassee Community College Library, Tallahassee, Florida.

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Greenwood Cemetery Documents, 1987-1999

A bound compilation of documents regarding the history of Greenwood Cemetery and its role as a historically and culturally significant resource.
Greenwood Cemetery Plat Boundaries Map, April, 1987

A map of the plat boundaries of Greenwood Cemetery. The survey for this map was conducted in 1986.
Register Wallace Cemetery, 2002

A folder of documents related to Register Wallace Cemetery including information about the discovery and dating of the cemetery, a location map, a site plan, a historical cemetery form, and photographs.
Honoring The Ancestors, 1977-1985

A folder of information regarding African American cemeteries including Kongo American cemeteries, the Upland South Cemetery, grave markers in North Carolina, and African American art in cemeteries.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery 111th Anniversary Celebration, 1997

A program for the 111th anniversary celebration of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The program includes a history of the cemetery and dedications to people who are interred there.
Hickory Hill Cemetery Informant Records And Program, 1993-1996

A folder of informant records with details of family genealogy and a homegoing services program for Frazier Arnold Sr.
Hickory Hill Photograph, April 5, 1942

Photograph of a woman and child. Written on the back of the photo is the name "Louis Haggie."
Hickory Hill Cemetery Preliminary History And Preservation Recommendations, 1997

A historical summary of the Hickory Hill Cemetery in addition to preservation strategies and recommendations, a grave marker survey, and transcripts of oral history interviews.
Photos of Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee (Fla.) and Willie Galimore

Three photographs of Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee (Fla.), a photograph of Willie Galimore in his football uniform, and a photograph of Galimore's headstone.
Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee (Fla.) Ceremonies and Events Photos, October 10, 1997

Twenty-two photographs of speakers and guests attending the Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee (Fla.) dedication ceremony held at the cemetery. The ceremony commemorated the tenth anniversary of the Greenwood Restoration and Rededication project as well as unveiled the design for a kiosk at the cemetery.