Store Books

Elmwood: In the Shadow of the Elms by Perre Magness; Photography by Murray Riss; Introduction by Shelby Foote

This book offers biographical sketches of more than 1,200 individuals plus a history of the cemetery, the city of Memphis, and the Rural Cemetery Movement as evidenced in Elmwood. There are more than 50 pages of color and black and white photography, including never-before seen photos from the private collections of many Memphis families.
Copyright: 2001 (text), 2004 Second Edition; Hardcover: 328 pages

$43.75* + shipping & handling
Add to Cart

Elmwood Cemetery: 1874

This book is a reprint of the original 1874 cemetery handbook that includes a history of the cemetery, cemetery by-laws, rules, and regulations, and biographies of prominent individuals.
Copyright: 1874
Paperback: 225 pages

$17.50* + shipping & handling
Add to Cart

Elmwood: Reflections of Memphis - DVD by William Bearden

This educational video traces the history of Elmwood and interviews staff and community members.  DVD or VHS  Copyright: 2002, The William Bearden Co.

$20.00 + Shipping & Handling
Add to Cart

15 Voices from Elmwood

The stories of fifteen people who rest at Elmwood and reflect the diverse nature of our community.
Booklet: 16 pages

Copyright: 1997

1.00
Add to Cart

The Legacy of Historic Elmwood Continues Written by Shelby Foote

Author Shelby Foote describes his view of Elmwood Cemetery.
Booklet: 7 pages

Copyright: 1995

3.00
Add to Cart

Confederates of Elmwood by John W. Cothern

This is a compliation of information about the Confedrate soliders buried at historic Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, TN. The information comes from cemetery records and service records and is intended to be a memorial and lasting record to the more than 1000 Confederate soldiers and veterans, inlcuding 20 generals, buried at Elmwood and to be a resource for anyone researching their Confederate ancestor. Paperback; 233 pages

31.00 + shipping & handling
Add to Cart

The American Plague by Molly Caldwell Crosby

This book tells the story of the yellow fever epidemic in Memphis, TN, one that would cost more lives than the Chicago Fire, San Francisco Earthquake and the Johnstown Floor combined. More than 8500 Memphians perished during the epidemic and nearly 2500 of these victims rest at Elmwood. After documenting the devastation brought on by the disease, the story travels to Cuba to follow the course of Dr. Walter Reed and his team of scientists to find a cure for the disease.

Trade Paperback

17.00
Add to Cart

Sketches of the MidSouth by Paul R. Coppock

A six-book hardcover gift set, this collection by Mr. Coppock, former editor and journalist for the Commerical Appeal, spans more than four decades and is filled with hours of interesting and memorable historical reflections by one of the foremost authors on Memphis and Shelby County history. Hardcover

60.00
Add to Cart

Being Dead is No Excuse by Gayden Metcalf and Charlotte Hays

Combining Southern humor with delicious recipes, the authors explain everything one needs to know to throw a proper Southern funeral.

Hardcover

22.00
Add to Cart

Veiled Remarks by Melissa Anderson Sweazy

Melissa Anderson Sweazy was a bride. When she learned that, historically, the groom positions himself next to the bride so that he can hold her with his left hand and draw his sword to defend her (and himself from angry family members coming to reclaim her) with his right, she realized she needed to learn more. She did. A zillion wedding funfacts later she wrote a book about it.

20.00 + shipping & handling
Add to Cart