Josie O'Neal Obituary, May 1967

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18

Identifier: 014.01.18.2g

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Camphor Methodist Church for Mrs. Josie O'Neal, 487 St. Anthony Ave., who died Saturday morning at St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital after a short illness. The Rev. Warren T. White, pastor, gave the eulogy and burial was in Oakland Cemetery.
Born in Arkadelphia, Pa., September 1, 1887, Mrs. O'Neal had been a resident here since 1911. She was a member of the Auxillary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Golden Agers of Hallie Q. Brown House, and the Flying Needles Club. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mmes. Tessie Sonion, Buelah Claibourne and Eula Clemons; 1 son, James Edwards; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandchild. Brooks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dates

May 1967

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.