R. E. Elliott account records, 1914 January 23-May 1

Summary

Creator:

Elliott, Robert Edward, 1860-1935

Date:

1914 January 23-May 1

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

R. E. Elliott account records, ms 3898, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of four bills for the services of funeral director and embalmer R. E. Elliott. The bills are charged to Charles Hood for services to the deceased Mr. M. J. Hood.

Biographical / historical:

In October of 1896, R.E. Elliott Sr. started his funeral home in Augusta, Georgia and helped it grow into one of the largest in the area. His first establishment was located over his furniture store on Broad Street, but soon moved to Eleventh and Ellis Streets. Years later, the funeral home moved to Telfair Street. Mr. Elliott was notable as the first undertaker in Georgia to use motorized funeral hearses. After his death in 1935 his family continued the business.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Funeral homes -- Georgia -- Augusta.
Accounts.

Names:

Elliott, Robert Edward, 1860-1935

Preferred citation:

R. E. Elliott account records, ms 3898, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.