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, Tallahassee (Fla.) Ceremonies and Events Documents, 1997-1998

A folder of documents, invitations, and pamphlets related to the Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee (Fla.) dedication ceremony and the kiosk dedication ceremony.
Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee (Fla.), 1997

A folder of documents and pamphlets outlining the history of Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee (Fla.) including a printed copy of a virtual walking tour. Also included are two publications detailing the history of Greenwood Cemetery, Tallahassee (Fla.) including indexing of grave marker inscriptions, photos, articles, and information about the restoration project.
Cemeteries General, 1974-2001

A folder of correspondence, survey maps, pamphlets, articles, and booklets related to information about cemeteries and their preservation. Some of these materials originate from the Center for Historic Cemeteries Preservation.
Cemeteries Genealogy, 1998

Handwritten notes related to genealogy and a flyer for a workshop African American genealogy sponsored by the Tallahassee Genealogical Society and Riley House Museum of African American History and Culture.
Save Our Cemeteries Inc., February 5, 1999

A handheld fan with guidelines for the basic care of tombs created by Save Our Cemeteries, Inc. and information about a workshop on documenting and preserving historical African American cemeteries.