Collection of promotional hand fans for Athens funeral and ambulance services
Scope and Contents
Among the businessess advertising on the back of the McDorman-Bridges fans are: T. H. Jackson Groceries and Meats (470 Oconee St.); Armstrong & Dobbs; the Gallant-Belk Company; Crawford Coal & Mattress Works (414 Foundry St.); Benson's Bread; the Athens Co-Operative Creamery (198 W. Hancock Ave.); the Pennock Floral Company (1983 Lumpkin St.); the Martha Hat Shoppe (320 N. Lumpkin St.); and J. Swaton Ivy (a Dodge dealership, 154 W. Hancock Ave.).
Dates
- c. 1900-c. 1920
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access.
Biographical / Historical
Mack & Payne, McDorman-Bridges, and Morton were all funeral services in Athens, Georgia, in the early Twentieth Century.
Extent
1.71 Linear Feet (One document box measuring 24.5 inches x 20.5 inches x 3 inches)
Overview
Ten hand fans from the early Twentieth Century, bearing illustrations and advertisements, all coming from local funeral homes/ambulance services: Mack & Payne Funderal Directors, McDorman-Bridges Ambulance Service, and the Morton Funeral Home.
Arrangement
The collection is oragnized in a single series.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mark Opel
Materials Specific Details
The collection consists entirely of the ten hand fans.
Physical Description
Fair
- Title
- Collection of promotional hand fans for Athens funeral and ambulance services
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Justin Kau
- Date
- October 2019
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606