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Below are cemetery related publications and their prices. See
Ordering Chicora Publications for details. Recording Historic Cemeteries: A Guide for Historical Societies and Genealogists. 12 pp. wire stitched. This booklet focuses on why and how to record historic cemeteries and graveyards. It provides essential advice for those beginning cemetery preservation projects. ISBN 1-58317-045-6 $3.00
Iconography of Death:
Common Symbolism of Late Eighteenth through Early 20th Century Tombstones in the
Southeastern United States. 60 pages
perfect bound. This easy to use guide helps you
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Grave Matters: The
Preservation of African-American Cemeteries. 16 pages wire
stitched. Explores the unique and exciting history of African-American
cemeteries and how they can be easily damaged or destroyed by development or a
lack of understanding. Suggests ways that this heritage can be preserved for
future generations. ISBN 1-58317-008-1 $3.00
recognize and interpret the most
commonly used symbols found in cemeteries throughout the Southeast, giving
researchers a better understanding of hidden meanings. It also offers a better
appreciation of the varied and important aspects of the lives of people who have
gone before us. ISBN 0-5831702. $15.00