"Active Community Worker Buried Here", circa 1966

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16

Identifier: 014.01.16.1a

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Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

One of St. Paul's oldest and most versatile citizens was buried in Elmhurst cemetery Monday, Jan. 23. His funeral was held at 10 am Monday morning at St. Phillips Episcopal church, of which he was a senior warden. The man was Firston White, 727 Thomas Ave., who died after a brief illness in Los Angeles, Calif., where he had gone to spend the winter, Bishop Stephen E. Keeler, Bishop of the Minnesota Diocese, the Revs. Louis Johnson of Minneapolis and L.E. Williams of St. Paul officiated at the funeral.
White had lived in St. Paul formore than 55 years, and was an orator, poet and playwright. Often, he entertained his friends by reciting poetry he had written himself, and he was a regular entertaining feature at the Old Folks parties held at Hallie Q. Brown community house, of which he was a member.
Born in Bowling Green, KY., White was a retired Pullman Porter. He was past master and worshipful master of Perfect Ashlar Lodge No. 4, A. F. and A.M. Brooks funeral home was in charge of the services.

Dates

circa 1966

Conditions Governing Access

Restrictions regarding access to the physcial materials are in place due to COVID precautions.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.58 Linear Feet (1 container) : This scrapbook, composed of 37 pages, front and back, with a front cover and a back cover. Each page also features two punch holes along one, short edge. This scrapbook has been unbound, with each page placed in a protective sleeve. An acid-free, archival folder containing photocopies of the newspaper and article clippings is also contained within the box. The front and back covers of the scrapbook are forest green in hue, with gold detailing. The center of the front cover features a sigil of a green lion in a gold shield, standing on his hind legs. The condition of individual materials pasted, clipped, or stapled to each page is generally good, but does feature adhesives such as tape, glue, staples and clips. Photographs have some fading and discoloration, otherwise the condition is good. General condition of the scrapbook is good. ; Each contruction paper-like page is a deep violet, almost burgundy color, with the following dimensions: 40 cm by 26 cm.