James Farrell undertaker's account book
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Abstract
The James Farrell undertaker's account book gives detailed accounts of interment costs for citizens in the borough of Brooklyn in the late 19th century.
Biographical note
James Farrell was an undertaker whose offices were located at 66 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. in what is now Park Slope.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single volume.
Scope and Contents
The James Farrell undertaker's account book, dated 1873 to 1900, gives detailed accounts of interment costs for citizens in the borough of Brooklyn in the late 19th century. Also included are notices of deaths from local newspapers (most likely members of Farrell's family), notices of undertaker's meetings, and prices of graves and burials at local cemeteries. Two lists provide Farrell family birth and death dates, presumably those of Farrell's children.
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Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
This item is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
James Farrell undertaker's account book, 1873-1900, 1978.045, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The item was formally accessioned in 1975.
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Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
