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| A page from the 1919 scrapbook of John Jacob Niles |
DIGITIZED RESOURCES
Linda Neville papers, 1783-1974 (partial
digitization) These papers represent the life and work of Linda
Neville, whose vocation was the welfare of children and the prevention of
blindness in Kentucky. Papers include such materials as financial and business
records, patient case records, correspondence, publications, news clippings,
personal memorabilia, and photographs.
William Moody Pratt diaries, 1838-1891 These
are the diaries of William Moody Pratt. In addition to the account of his
activities and his impressions of the local and national contemporary scene,
the diaries contain lists of marriages Pratt performed and of people received
into the church.
Wade Hall Collection of American Letters: Crawford family
papers, 1910-1955, undated The Wade Hall Collection of
American Letters: Crawford family papers (dated 1910-1955, undated; 0.26 cubic
feet; 2 boxes) consists of correspondence, a diary, assorted papers,
photographs, and other materials of different members of the Crawford family.
The bulk of the collection contains Robert Benjamin Crawford’s papers.
John Jacob Niles papers, 1905-1984 (1919
scrapbook only) The John Jacob Niles papers (dated 1905-1984) contain
correspondence, musical and literary manuscripts, and other materials written
or collected by John Jacob Niles.
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| Item from the Linda Neville collection |
NEW FINDING AIDS
French family papers, 1770-1979, undated The
French family papers (dated 1770-1979, undated) primarily comprises of
correspondence, financial records, land surveys, legal documents, political
documents, and photographs from James French, Richard French, Julia French
Williams, James Hay French, and Jennie Judy Ratliff along with a few other
assorted documents from other French family members and acquaintances
throughout the years.
Ezra L. Gillis papers,
1858-1971, undated Ezra Gillis papers (dated 1859-1971, undated; comprises
correspondence, diaries, documents, publications, reports, clippings, notes,
speeches, and artifacts primarily documenting Gillis professional and personal
life from the time he became head of the University of Kentucky's Bureau of
Source Materials until the end of his life.
Recipe collection, 1888, undated The
Recipe Collection (dated 1888, undated) consists of two recipe books. One is a
Burnett’s Flavorings Cookbook and the other is a handwritten collection of
recipes along with a small collection of newspaper clippings.
Josephine Russell Erwin Clay papers, 1823-1900 The
Josephine Russell Erwin Clay family papers (dated 1823-1901) consist of
letters, receipts, a slave deed, and a scrapbook, documenting the Clay, Erwin,
and Russell families of Kentucky.
Samuel M. Wilson Cakes and Ale Club records, 1922-1951 The
Samuel M. Wilson Cakes and Ale Club records (1922-1951, undated) comprise
meeting planning, content and publicity documents relating to the Cakes and Ale
Club in Lexington, KY. The items detail Wilson’s creation of the Cakes and Ale
Club, policies and procedures.
Pettit, Duncan, Gibson family papers,
1730-2008, undated The Pettit, Duncan, Gibson family papers
(dated 1730-2008, undated) contain the personal papers of members of the
Gibson, Duncan, Foster, Pettit families, as well as several of the branch
families, from the mid-nineteenth century through the twentieth century. The
majority of the collection is comprised of correspondence: letters exchanged
among family members, friends and acquaintances, or business associates.
The Warder Harrison Kentucky Entertainment Collection (dated 1820-2013)
comprises scrapbooks, photographs, genealogical research, letters, memorabilia,
newspaper clippings, magazines, record albums, sheet music, playbills,
programs, and advertisements, which document Kentucky's role in the world of
music, theatre, radio, television, and film. Warder Harrison primarily
collected the material during his research for the book I Didn't Know That:
Kentucky's Ties to Stage and Screen.
Eastern Kentucky Health Services, Inc. records,
1975-1982 The Eastern Kentucky Health Services, Inc. records
(dated 1975-1983, undated) contain financial request applications from public
and private Eastern Kentucky health facilities. EKHS, Inc. financially assisted
numerous private health care facilities, from small single bed family care
homes to large medical centers. The records also include reports and
publications concerning health care facility services supported by EKHS, Inc.,
and some office files like correspondence and facility status updates.
Andrew J. May papers, 1899-1998 The
Andrew J. May papers (dated 1899-1998, bulk 1931-1959) comprise correspondence,
subject files, newspapers, and photographs that document Andrew J. May's career
as a lawyer and Kentucky Congressman for the House of Representatives
(1931-1947).
Hilton family diaries, 1840-1904 The
Hilton family diaries (dated 1840-1904) includes diaries kept by Martin Tobey
Hilton and his daughter, Mary Henrietta Hilton.
REVISED FINDING AIDS
Brent Spence papers, 1861-1967 (addition
added)
Jewell family papers, 1814-1984 (addition
added)
Jesse Kitchen Lewis papers 64m2 (collection
inventory added)
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