Kentucky--Politics and government--1865-1950.
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Keen Johnson Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1982A001
Abstract
The Keen Johnson Papers provide information to researchers interested in twentieth century Kentucky newspaper history and its relationship to the often confusing course of state politics.
Dates:
1870 - 1964; Acquisition: 1980-03-27
Lilly Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1982A020
Scope and Contents
The Lilly Family Papers contain correspondence, photographs, legal material, publications, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and genealogical information. Much of the material in this collection deals with the many organizations with which the Lillys were involved, such as Democratic clubs, Daughters of the American Revolution, or the Gas Consumers' League. In addition to materials involving organizations, there is also an abundance of legal documents which attest to Grant Lilly's service as a lawyer...
Dates:
1780 - 1991; Acquisition: 1978-09-22
James B. McCreary Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2015A012
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and speeches by Governor McCreary. Also book of United States Senators, 1903-1909, with 58 autographs.
Dates:
1882 - 1915; Acquisition: 1931-05-25
Jere A. Sullivan Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2018A008
Scope and Contents
The Jere Sullivan Paper's cover a wide range of topics but focuses mainly on Sullivan's education efforts in Kentucky. The collection contains correspondence between Jere Sullivan and other political figures like Elliott Beard (Shelby County Attorney and Kentucky Legislator), Governor James B. McCreary, and Clarence Woods (Mayor of Richmond when Eastern was founded). In addition, there is correspondence between Mary Sullivan (Jere's sister) and Clarence Woods. The collection also includes...
Dates:
1874 - 1935; Acquisition: 2017-05-30