From the Josie O'Neal family, 1963

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 18

Identifier: 014.01.18.2h

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Small, blue and white card features text written on the inside and outside. Outside note is handwritten and reads as follows:

The family of Josie O'Neal acknowledges with deep appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. Thank you so very much for the reading and your presence. Love, Beulah Claiborne, daughter and the family.

Inside text, as handwritten, reads as follows:

May 5, 1967. Dear Mrs. Bailey, The family of Mrs Josie O'Neal are very grateful for the lovely testimonial you read in her behalf at the funeral. It was indeed so beautiful it brought tears of gratitude to my eyes. Thank you. And may God keep you. Sincerely, Jessie Somin.

Dates

1963

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.