Ephemera, 1821-1942

Ephemeral material such as handbills, invitations, news clippings and advertisements. Contents include political statements, candidacy announcements, business cards, drawings, programs, advertisements for property, theater productions, funeral notices and plans for funeral ceremonies. Among these are a printed funeral notice for Martha H. Major, the wife of SIMM-I, a blank application for life insurance from Lexington Fire, Life, and Marine Insurance Company; a subscription for the Kentucky Farmer with a note from H. J. McRoberts; notes and poetry; a wedding announcement, a sketch, an invitation to a dance, a lock of hair, business and calling cards, a pamphlet, and a ticket for a steam boat. A personal invitation to Captain and Lady Lafer's house. An invitation to the Kentucky Military Institute's Military Ball with filing notes. An editorial with a brain teaser and the resulting letters to the editor. A printed funeral notice for Frances Ann Major, the daughter of SIMM-I. Advertisements sent to SIMM-II throughout his newspaper career. A pamphlet titled "Antiquitates Peweeji" labeled for the Kentucky Yeoman. A certificate for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows where SIMM-I signs as a scribe. An invitation to a reception in Louisville for U.S. Grant on 10 Dec 1879 that includes an envelope addressed to Col. & Mrs. Major - Grant originals in fire proof file. (52 items and a lock of hair)