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Curtis Field Burnam Scrapbook #1, 1890-1908

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1

Scope and Contents

This portion of the first scrapbook contains pages 60-127. It contains newspaper articles regarding political, notable figures like Cassius M Clay, local, national, and personal events of C.F. Burnam such as his appointment to the US Treasury. There are numerous articles highlighting the events associated with the Beecher trial as well as the 50th anniversary of Curtis Burnam and his wife. There is a page from a book outlining the history of the Field family, a small booklet titled "Memories of Yale Life and Men", and a clipping from a newspaper which presents Native American residence figures by state. Also included is a copy of a letter from William McKinley to Burnam dated 6 July 1896. The original letter is located in the fire-proof cabinet in Drawer 1, Folder 35. Also included is a letter from Ruric N. Roark in which he talks about the beginnings of Eastern.

Dates

  • Creation: 1890-1908

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1.13 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, Research Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository

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