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Greenwood Cemetery Funerary Art

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1. Wooden cross under tree. Wooden cross under tree. Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Wooden cross as grave marker. There is a name plaque affixed, but it is obscured by shadow and illegible.



2. Wooden cross & engraved stone marker Wooden cross & engraved stone marker Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; In the undergrowth beside a tree, there are a wooden cross with a name [?]OODY and an engraved stone marker with the name CRITT[?] partly obscured.



3. Willie Bumpus grave marker Willie Bumpus grave marker Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Grave marker inscribed "Willie Bumpus, 1897-1974 Dear Mother"with cross at lower right.



4. Wide view of Greenwood Cemetery with visitors Wide view of Greenwood Cemetery with visitors Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Group of people standing by and unpaved road in Greenwood Cemetery. A wide variety of markers is visible.



5. Walking path in Greenwood Cemetery Walking path in Greenwood Cemetery African American cemeteries--Missouri; Pathway in Greenwood Cemetery. Underbrush to the sides has visible litter.



6. Volunteers use chipper to mulch cleared brush in Greenwood Cemetery Volunteers use chipper to mulch cleared brush in Greenwood Cemetery Volunteers--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Volunteers mulching cleared brush in Greenwood Cemetery.



7. Volunteers cleaning up Greenwood Cemetery Volunteers cleaning up Greenwood Cemetery Volunteers--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Three people cutting brush and cleaning up refuse in Greenwood Cemetery.



8. Volunteers cleaning up around grave markers Volunteers cleaning up around grave markers Volunteers--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Volunteers clean up around the edges of a grave marker.



9. Volunteers at Greenwood Cemetery examine artifacts Volunteers at Greenwood Cemetery examine artifacts Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Artifacts unearthed during cleanup of Greenwood Cemetery are laid out on a table, and are being examined by volunteers.



10. Various grave markers Various grave markers Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Photo of a variety of grave markers in Greenwood cemetery. Note proximity of residential neighborhood in background.



11. Unmarked grave in greenwood cemetery Unmarked grave in greenwood cemetery Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Gravesite surrounded by stones, but without a headstone.



12. Two well cared for grave markers. Two well cared for grave markers. Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Two well cared for grave markers. Distance is too great to read inscriptions, but proximity suggests a family connection.



13. Two people tending graves in Greenwood cemetery Two people tending graves in Greenwood cemetery Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Two people tend graves in Greenwood cemetery. To their left is a tall cross inscribed with an abbreviation of the nomina sacra, IHS. at least 14 headstones are visible in the background.



14. Two men walking through Greenwood Cemetery. Two men walking through Greenwood Cemetery. Volunteers--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Two men walk through the undergrowth at Greenwood cemetery, viewing the refuse.



15. Two grave markers of Scaif family Two grave markers of Scaif family Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Two marking stones. Uppermost stone half way covers the stone beneath it. Both stones are marked with crosses on the right. Top stone is inscribe : Cornelia Scaif / Mar 1884 / Jan 19?1 . Lower stone may...



16. Two grave markers of Hattie Kelley Two grave markers of Hattie Kelley Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Two grave markers for Hattie Kelley 1861-1957. Lower marker has dates May 13, 1861 - June 8, 1957. Upper marker has pedestal style tree trunk, with unidentifiable reclining animal. Family name varies between...



17. Twin headstones of Harrold family. Twin headstones of Harrold family. Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Matching grave markers of Harrold family. Names on stones are: Harrold, Veola, 1887-1966; Rev. Albert P. [Harrold] 1887-1956; Harrold, Irene M., 1911- ; Rev. George W., 1910-1952. Engraved stone between...



18. Tree with sign and refuse Tree with sign and refuse Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Large tree on grounds, with illegible placard. To right of tree is a cruciform grave marker.



19. Students unearthing funerary ornaments Students unearthing funerary ornaments Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Student workers unearth and arrange funerary ornaments for cataloging and description.



20. Stone markers with word 'HOME' engraved on top. Stone markers with word 'HOME' engraved on top. Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Missouri; African American cemeteries--Missouri; Two stone markers between trees with word "HOME" legible on top.

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