Funeral rites and ceremonies--United States; Undertakers and undertaking--Social aspects
Within a cultural context of postmodernism and individualization, funerals in America have taken on a new appearance amidst increased freedom of expression and diminished adherence to tradition. This thesis examines how the funeral industry has...
Sex role in the work environment; Undertakers and undertaking--Social aspects; Women white collar workers
Hochschild (1983) stated that emotional labor has unique consequences for women. However, most studies of these consequences have been situated in feminized occupations which have wage penalties and little upward mobility (see Sweet and Meiksins,...
Address: 300 E. Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky. One of a series of photographs of Winton automobiles owned by John Maas, Mrs. Mooney, Mrs. Read, Dr. Anderson, Mr. Long, Mrs. Humphreys, Pearson & Son, Miss Cummings, Mr. Kopmeier, and auto at...
Address: 1525 S. Third Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The building in the middle has a plaque on one of its columns indicating, "Funeral Home, Herman Meyer." The building three or four-story building has a conical roof on the left side...
A line of men standing on a dirt road next to a split rail fence. The man at the front of the line, with face obscured, has a board on his shoulder with a coffin tied to it.
Brick building on the Southeast corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets, Louisville, Kentucky, during time period when it housed Pearson's funeral home (1898-1924). A horse and buggy are visible in the background. Title supplied by cataloger.
St. Matthews Funeral Home. Two-story brick building with archways and a carport. Address: 3711 Lexington Road, Louisville, Kentucky. Title supplied by cataloger.
Exterior view of the John W. Manning & Sons funeral home, a two- and three-story building with an M on the front. Address: 612-614 West Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky.
Address: 1935 West Broadway, Louisville, Ky. View of wall facing west from adjacent parking lot. Ghost sign partially hidden beneath crumbling frame faade. Legible part of sign reads "M&T Builders." Sign of "Broadway Eye Care...
Horseshoe-shaped flower wreath mounted on wooden stand, probably commemorating the death of John T. Macauley on November 3, 1915. Location of photo studio: Louisville (Ky.). Title supplied by cataloger.
Horseshoe-shaped flower wreath beneath flowers spelling out "Jno T. Macauley." John T. Macauley, proprietor of Macauley's Theatre, died on November 3, 1915. Location of photo studio: Louisville (Ky.). Title supplied by cataloger.
