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Curtis Field Burnam Scrapbook #2, 1862-1907

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 4

Scope and Contents

This portion of the second scrapbook contains pages 104-145. Within this portion there are various pictures of prominent judicial figures of the time, correspondence from personal acquaintances and friends as well as political figures and others, a certificate of membership to the Filson Club and the American Institute of Civics, Yale College memorabilia and news clippings, a copy of a photograph of Abraham Lincoln given to Cassius M Clay, and an invitation to attend a reception of General and Mrs. U.S. Grant in Louisville. In addition, there are numerous copies of letters that were sent to President Lincoln in 1862-1863 which endorsed C.F. Burnam as a prime candidate for the US Court of Appeals. There is also a letter addressed to Burnam written, and signed, by Don Carlos Buell. Each entry is separated by tissue paper for protection.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862-1907

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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