Box 1

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Genealogical information written down by Francis Major and his son SIMM-I. The first two items were written by Francis Major. The rest of the documentation was written by SIMM-I. (4 documents)

Scope and Contents Personal documents of SIMM-I, Catherine (Kate) Major, Mary B. Major and unidentified items (mostly poetry). "S. I. M. Major's Almanac for 1848," "S. I. M. Major's Almanac for 1850" with a list of names, and "S. I. M. Major's Almanac for 1851" with calculations, a list of names and a note: "Took Albert out of jail June 13, 1851" (see also Research File, f.08, for further information regarding this incident involving his slave Albert Harris). A list of books. Report cards from Frankfort Female...

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SIMM-II's manuscript notes for Memoirs of Pompadour: Historical Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Count of France- During the Favor of the Marchioness of Pompadour... This manuscript is a translation from French for a publishing company. 67pp. (1 document)

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Personal documents written by SIMM-II that include, but are not limited to, examples of poetry, journal entries, lectures, invitations, and memorandums. It also contains an undated biography written by D.C. Barrett and a recommendation written by his teacher, J.A. Hopkins, in 1840 stating that Samuel "is a fair, honorable and well disposed boy." Some of the manuscripts are in code. (30 documents)

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents A collection of memorabilia from the Major family put together by SIMM-III. There are many newspaper articles with examples from the Kentucky Yeoman and articles authored by SIMM-II and Judge Patrick U. Major. There are notices of deaths and funeral arrangements for many members of the Major family to include the four children of SIMM-II that died as very young children. Notes and documents signed by SIMM-II, John B., Alexander H., and Samuel I. M. Major along with a few of authors outside...

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Contains research information accumulated during the processing of the collection and comprises biographies, genealogical notes, information gathered on individuals mentioned in the collection, and research notes. Photocopies or recent notes only - no original Major Family items.