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Washington State Cemetery Association records, 1980-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington State Cemetery Association
Title
Washington State Cemetery Association records
Dates
1980-2003 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.77 cubic ft. (8 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number
5391 (Accession No. 5391-001)
Summary
Cemetery files, maps, and administrative files of the Washington State Cemetery Association
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Box 4 contains one file with social security numbers and is closed until processed as indicated in the finding aid.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Washington State Cemetery Association was established in 1997 with the mission to research, protect, restore, and preserve old and abandoned cemeteries in Washington state, to maintain their history, and to provide education and awareness of old and abandoned cemeteries and their care to the public.

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Content Description

Cemetery files contain burial listings, historical features, directories, indexes, lists of genealogical publications, correspondence, and photographs related to Washington State cemeteries. The majority of these files contain paper copies printed between 1999 and 2001, documenting information found on various genealogical and cemetery web-sites. There are also a number of cemeteries located in various states represented in one of the series.

Administrative files include correspondence, contact lists, minutes, bylaws, resolutions, annual reports, articles of incorporation, proposed legislation, clippings, brochures, survey forms, newsletters, publications, and related records documenting the creation of the organization.

Also included are several maps and surveys of Washington State cemetery properties.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Due to copyright laws, the burial listings may only have one copy per person made for educational purposes.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged as received.

Acquisition Information

Source: Washington State Cemetery Association, December 8, 2004.

Processing Note

Minimally processed.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 


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