George E. Kitzmeyer Records

Collection

Identifier: 82-41

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The George E. Kitzmeyer records consists of 22 volumes of death records and funeral account books for his work in Carson City, Nevada, 1867-1932; a funeral account book and company minutes of the Perkins-Gulling Company of Reno, Nevada, 1909-1923; funeral account book and company minutes of the Ross-Burke Company, Reno, Nevada, 1923-1952; and Washoe County, Nevada, Coroner's Jury Records, 1936-1957. Many death records include name, death date, place of origin, age, burial place, cause of death, and funeral costs; some coffin descriptions included.

Each volume has been assigned a number and the materials are arranged chronologically. Titles for each volume are presented in quotation marks. Additional information about the volume and contents are described and included.

Dates

1867-1957

Creator

Kitzmeyer, George E. (Creator, Person)

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

George E. Kitzmeyer was a Carson City and Reno, Nevada undertaker associated with Perkins-Gulling Company of Reno and Ross-Burke Company, Reno. He also sat on the Nevada Morticians' Board of Examiners.

Extent

2.8 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

George E. Kitzmeyer was a Nevadan undertaker who sat on the Nevada Morticians' Board of Examiners. Collection includes death records and funeral account books of George Kitzmeyer, Carson City, Nevada, 1867-1932; funeral account book and company minutes of the Perkins-Gulling Company, Reno, 1909-1923; funeral account book and company minutes of Ross-Burke Company, Reno, 1923-1952; and Washoe County Coroner's jury record, 1936-1957.