Central University (Richmond, Ky.)

Scope and Contents Curtis Field Burnam was a well-respected lawyer, judge, and statesman from Richmond, KY. He was a refined orator, as well, and numerous items in the collection are copies of addresses and orations which he presented to a variety of audiences. Much of the material has to do with the Civil War in Kentucky and in general. Many aspects of the Civil War, such as secession, abolition, and slavery, are reflected in the collection via newspaper articles, correspondence, and addresses. His daughter,...

Scope and Contents Although Central University consolidated with Centre College at Danville in 1901 and ceased to exist in Richmond, several of her influential graduates from Madison County desired to continue higher education activities at Richmond. They vigorously pushed for the Kentucky General Assembly's passage of the Normal School enabling legislation in 1906. These citizens also were directly instrumental in Richmond and the physical plant of Central University being selected as the site for one of the...

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This collection includes two items relating to the history of Richmond and Madison County, KY.

Scope and Contents The Shackelford Papers, through correspondence, diaries, photographs, newspaper clippings and other materials, document the public career and personal life of William Rodes Shackelford and his family. The correspondence series consists of letters Shackelford received from his classmates at Central University, Richmond, KY acquaintances, and business associates. Glimpses of Richmond educational, social and cultural life is found in the correspondence along with discussions on local, state and...

Scope and Contents The Jere Sullivan Paper's cover a wide range of topics but focuses mainly on Sullivan's education efforts in Kentucky. The collection contains correspondence between Jere Sullivan and other political figures like Elliott Beard (Shelby County Attorney and Kentucky Legislator), Governor James B. McCreary, and Clarence Woods (Mayor of Richmond when Eastern was founded). In addition, there is correspondence between Mary Sullivan (Jere's sister) and Clarence Woods. The collection also includes...

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This collection consists of records from Walters Collegiate Institute including Articles of Incorporation from 1901-1965, checking statements, correspondence, financial statements, envelopes and notes from the bank used by the school and books and pamphlets.

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This collection of materials documents Clarence's activities as mayor and his attempts to advise future mayors on city financial matters. His brother Archie attended Central University and his letters to his father and sister document that experience. A later series of letters were written to Archie's wife and many express sympathy at her husband's death.