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The Lambert/Harrison Family Papers highlights the lives of several members of the family but focuses on Dean Warren Lambert. The collection features an emphasis on Dean's interest in politics, military affairs, foreign language, history, and the many clubs and organizations that he was involved with. This emphasis can be seen in his correspondence, his collected publications, his photos, and his personal writings. Lambert was invested in his community - he wrote histories of Berea and participated in various community groups and clubs, such as the Berea Players or the Bluegrass Boys' State. Regarding other members of the Lambert/Harrison family, Dean's mother (May Harrison), aunt (Elizabeth "Bessie" Harrison), and grandfather (John G. Harrison) are present in correspondence, memorandum books, collected publications, financial papers, and educational papers.