Series II: Topical research, 1831-2011, undated
Scope and Content
This series contains research notes, articles, book excerpts, and student papers from Georgia State University on a variety of topics relating to cemeteries. Areas of research include African American cemeteries and burial traditions; Jewish cemeteries; burial practices based on religion, culture, or geographic location; military cemeteries; landscape architecture and preservation; use of cemeteries as parks; plant selection in cemeteries; and architectural details and motifs in cemeteries. The series also includes a large amount of material about the Rural Cemetery Movement.
Dates
- 1831-2011, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Cothran, James R. (Person)
- From the Collection: Danylchak, Erica (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
2.5 linear ft. (six document cases)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository