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Carr Mortuary

Datevarious before 1985

Mediumpaper

Dimensions9 × 12 × 1/8 in. (22.9 × 30.5 × 0.4 cm)

ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact

Catalog number2016.3.31

DescriptionThe folder contains the following information:

1. A 1953 Certificate of qualification as a funeral director for Laurence Carr

2. An April 22, 1980 clipping titled "Business and Service a Family Tradition" with a photo of the citizens of the year - "Ed and Laurence Carr" covers their service to the community.

3. A clipping titled "Building Plan Poses Threat to Mortuary," dated July 28, 1983, with a photo of Laurence Carr and Edward holding a portrait of their parents. The clipping states that the property at 26 E. Fifth St is wanted by developers of the proposed Sun Devils Resort Inn.

4. A clipping, dated January 16, 1985, titled "Landmark to Fall - Carr Mortuary has stood since 1920s.

5. An undated clipping titled "New Building Front" includes a picture of the Carr Mortuary at 26 E. Fifth St.

6. An undated clipping titled "Cremations gain popularity - Morticians fight price war"

7. Three Business cards: Carr Mortuary - Laurence Carr; Carr Mortuary - E. P. Carr, Margaret G. Carr, E. P. Carr, Jr, and Laurence W. Carr; and Arizona Funeral Home - Henry T. Forman and Mark W. Bobo

8. A diploma dated 1939 from the San Francisco College of Embalming

Status

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