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Abner Baker Memorandum Book

 Collection
Identifier: 2013A034

Scope and Contents

Abner Baker used this memorandum book to record events, dates, etc. relating to the family. In it he has transcribed letters, quotes from books and poetry. He also has a brief autobiography at the start of the book. He occasionally included news clippings as well. The text includes a significant amount of Christian teachings and sermons as Mr. Baker was a part-time preacher in addition to serving as court clerk in Clay County, KY.

Dates

  • Creation: 1826 - 1849
  • Acquisition: 2013-12-06

Creator

Full Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Physical Access Requirements

Fragile, use scans before originals.

Title
Abner Baker Memorandum Book
Status
Completed
Author
Couture, Jackie
Date
12/06/2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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