Funeral clippings for John M. Patton Jr., June 23, 1966

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Identifier: 014.01.17.1a

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Three newspaper clippings, each recounting the funeral services of John M . Patton. An excerpt from one reads as follow:

Funeral services for John M. Patton, 66, a social worker for the Ramsey County Welfare Board for 35 years, and a prominent community, church and civic figure, were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at St. James AME Church with burial in Oakland cemetery. Mr. Patton was a trustee and Sunday School teacher of the church.

Dates

June 23, 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.