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Washer, Gladys Pernie, 1879-1975 (Sc 2854), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 2014

Washer, Gladys Pernie, 1879-1975 (Sc 2854), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2854. Reminiscence titled "Sketches of My Childhood To My Grandchildren" in which Gladys P. Washer talks about her childhood in the Three Forks area of Warren County, Kentucky. She discusses farming, recreation, education and schools, and social life and customs. Also includes a news clipping about her from 1965.


Omer, Charles Henry, 1865-1937 (Mss 436), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2012

Omer, Charles Henry, 1865-1937 (Mss 436), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 436. Personal journals of Charles Henry Omer of Union County, Kentucky. In this daily record Omer records information about his farming, family and church activities, the weather, as well as prices for food, timber and farm supplies.


Craig, James Harvey, 1842-1929 (Sc 240), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2012

Craig, James Harvey, 1842-1929 (Sc 240), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 240. Photocopy of autobiography written by James H. Craig, possibly in 1917. He was a native of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, although he was an Arkansas resident for several years. The autobiography contains much Craig family data. In addition, there is a photocopy of Craig's essay denouncing the evils of alcohol, possibly to be delivered as a speech


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Annis, Lena Grey, 1897-1996 - Collection (Mss 275), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2009

Annis, Lena Grey, 1897-1996 - Collection (Mss 275), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 275. Letters sent to Lena Grey Annis from family members and friends, chiefly related to farm and family life in Butler County, Kentucky in the mid-to-late-twentieth century.