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Volume 6, 7, 1922-1929

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 3

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Collection is arranged into two series. Series I, Business Records, contains copies of the original receipts used in transacting business at the Luthman Funeral Home. These receipts give the name and date of the deceased as well as the costs associated with burial. Also in this series is Luthman entries from Williams' Dayton City Directory and a short biographical sketch on Edward W. Luthman written by the Citizens Historical Association of Indianapolis on August 16, 1947.

Series II, Burial Records, contains copies of the mortuary records and in some cases copies of the death certificates as well. Records contain information concerning services rendered (casket price, embalming, shaving-dressing, funeral car, etc.) cash disbursed (funeral car, flower car, etc.) as well as biographical information (Date of Birth/Death, residence, cause of death, etc.).The series is arranged in a volume of ten binders and spans from 1906-1982.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-1929

Creator

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on accessing materials in this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 linear feet (4 records center boxes and 1 legal sized box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092