Box 3

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The two items that are in this folder relate to a solicitation that Mrs. Caperton made after Col. Caperton's death in 1909. Mrs. Caperton was interested in erecting a monument on behalf of Col. Caperton.

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The limited number of items in the following folder all relate to cordial public friendships that the Colonel maintained until his death. The limited volume is a testament to the character and role he played in both his local community and Kentucky. Due to the fact that he was constantly involved (in a positive respect) in the personal business and political affairs of others there are few "personal" letters in the collection.

Scope and Contents All the correspondence in this folder were written while Col. Caperton took an extended stay at the Phoenix Hotel, Lexington, KY. Although it is difficult to read Col. Caperton's script, it can be assumed by the numerous Doctor's appointments that are mentioned that Caperton was receiving treatment for a health issue. Most letters are addressed to "Darling", which refers to Jamie Caperton, however, the content varies from status reports on his health to general advice about a variety of...

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All the items in this folder either ask for or thank the Colonel for political favors or inquiries.

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Box 3, Folders 5 through 8 all contain correspondence to Katherine Caperton. The Katherine Caperton Community Subseries consists of correspondence from the various organizations and societies that Mrs. Caperton held membership, as well as any other correspondence that would not fit appropriately into the Family or Personal Subseries that follow. All materials are arranged chronologically.

Scope and Contents From the Series: The bulk of the Caperton-Burnam Family Papers can be found in the following Correspondence Series. Mrs. Katherine Caperton was well organized individual who preserved an overwhelming volume of correspondence throughout her lifetime. The following folders reflect her practices, and may be considered perhaps her most lasting material legacy. It should be noted that Mrs. Caperton also preserved a clearly articulated and planned narrative for her close family and self in the bound letter...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The bulk of the Caperton-Burnam Family Papers can be found in the following Correspondence Series. Mrs. Katherine Caperton was well organized individual who preserved an overwhelming volume of correspondence throughout her lifetime. The following folders reflect her practices, and may be considered perhaps her most lasting material legacy. It should be noted that Mrs. Caperton also preserved a clearly articulated and planned narrative for her close family and self in the bound letter...

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Special note: Helen Keller letter, 10 Aug 1942 (original in Fireproof File)

Scope and Contents Box 3 Folders 9 and 10, all of Box 4, and Box 5, Folders 1 and 2 contain correspondence that can be confirmed as either blood relatives or cousins and in-laws by marriage. Due to the interrelated nature of the marriage of Jamie Caperton and Paul Burnam the Katherine Caperton Family Subseries does contain some overlap with the Katherine Caperton Personal Subseries that begins in Box 5. It was deemed appropriate to exclude these from the Family Subseries until the actual marriage date that...

Scope and Contents From the Series: The bulk of the Caperton-Burnam Family Papers can be found in the following Correspondence Series. Mrs. Katherine Caperton was well organized individual who preserved an overwhelming volume of correspondence throughout her lifetime. The following folders reflect her practices, and may be considered perhaps her most lasting material legacy. It should be noted that Mrs. Caperton also preserved a clearly articulated and planned narrative for her close family and self in the bound letter...