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The Thanatos Archive is now a 100% FREE resource. After seven years we have moved on from subscription based access, and going forward, will be relying on virtual tips from the generosity of our patrons to keep our Archive online. Tips are appreciated, but not required to access the collection, and any amount helps! Visit The Thanatos Archive for more info and to access the entire collection for free. Thanks for your support!
Child’s Funeral
Murder Victim, Link to Post Mortem
Clipping detailing the murder of Mr. Shackleford. If you are an Archive subscriber, you can view his post mortem photo on our website by clicking here. If you’re not yet a Thanatos Archive members, please review membership options here! Thanatos Archive memberships.
Celluloid Memorial Plaque #2
Colorful celluloid & tin memorial plaque (6″ x 6″) .
Full access to the collection is available here.
Willie Bleck Death, 1913 Clipping
Clipping detailing the death of a 7-year-old Willie Bleck. The Shehawken House was a small hotel that was owned by Peter Bleck, Willie’s uncle. It was still around operating as that business at least until 1951 and owned by Peter’s daughter, who died of a heart attack in the hotel. Willie is buried at Riverview Cemetery in Hancock. If interested, you can view Willie’s memorial card in our members’ section. If you’re not yet a Thanatos Archive members, please review membership options here! Thanatos Archive memberships.
Struck By Lightning, 1852 Clipping
Clipping detailing the death of a man who was struck by lighting while working in his field. Thanatos Archive members can view his post mortem daguerreotype in our collection by clicking here. If you’re not yet a Thanatos Archive members, please review membership options here! Thanatos Archive memberships.
Celluloid Memorial Plaque
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Colorful celluloid & tin memorial plaque (8″ x 6″) for a man named Eddie Hayes, who died in 1925. From our Mourning & Memorial section. Get Thanatos Archive subscriptions here.
1850s Post Mortem, Blog Exclusive
Sixth-plate daguerreotype, 1850s.
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Murdered Family, 1883 Clipping
A newspaper account of the 1883 murder. Click to enlarge.
The extremely rare post mortem cabinet photo of the entire family laid out in bed is part of The Thanatos Archive Collection, and will be added to the members’ section of our website on Friday, June 25 *** In the meantime, you can view our collection and support our work by getting your own Thanatos Archive membership.
