Howard Funeral Home Records

Collection

Identifier: A0723

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains six account books, dated 1894-1938, and nine record books of funerals, dated 1913-1975. Funeral records in these latter volumes contain the decedent's name, age, date of death, place of death, place of interment, and other information. Collection contains other material relating to the operation of the funeral home.

Dates

1894-1975

Creator

Howard Funeral Home (Saint Louis, Mo.) (Author, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Historical Sketch

Edward F. Howard operated a livery stable at 423 S. 12th Street in St. Louis in 1890. Edward's sons eventually joined the business and the firm became known as Edward F. Howard and Sons, undertakers, and later Howard Funeral Home. In 1918 the business was located at 3226 Park; it later moved to 4212 St. Louis Ave; and from the mid-1940s to the mid-1970s, it was located at 1619 S. Grand. Edward F. Howard died December 11, 1939.

Extent

3.0 Cubic Feet ( (13 volumes, 2 manuscript boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by type of material.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

Records were donated by John Howard Merle in August 2000.

Separated Materials

Photograph of Henry Severeid (wearing a St. Louis baseball uniform) was found in between pages 74 and 75 of Volume 8, and was transferred to the Photographs and Prints Department.