Keen, Douglas, 1904-1978 (Sc 2798),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Keen, Douglas, 1904-1978 (Sc 2798), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2798. Letter of Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky attorney Douglas Keen, 28 October 1929, setting out his qualifications, deploring political “mud-slinging” against him, and seeking support in his electoral campaign as the Republican nominee for County Attorney.
Totty Family (Sc 2793),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Totty Family (Sc 2793), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2793. Correspondence and research materials relating to the genealogy of the Totty family of Kentucky, and related families Carter and Cosby. Includes military records, birth, marriage, will and deed records, and pedigree charts.
Promissory Note - Allegany County, Maryland (Sc 2797),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Promissory Note - Allegany County, Maryland (Sc 2797), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2797. Promissory note and bond from an unknown obligant (bottom half torn), given to John Sigler for 30 pounds, payable in grain.
Allen, John G., 1837?-1863 (Sc 2795),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Allen, John G., 1837?-1863 (Sc 2795), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2795. Pocket diary of John G. Allen, containing a few brief notations made while Allen was serving in the Union Army in 1862 and was encamped near Nashville; letter to his sister from camp, 24 November 1862, assuring her that he has had enough to eat; two promissory notes of Allen’s; and a summons to Allen to appear in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Court to answer a claim for debt.
Account Book - Paducah, Kentucky (Sc 2796),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Account Book - Paducah, Kentucky (Sc 2796), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2796. Merchant's book of accounts for foodstuffs, animal feed, wood and drayage in the Paducah, Kentucky area.
An Evening With David Blight,
2013
Gettysburg College
An Evening With David Blight, S. Marianne Johnson
The Gettysburg Compiler: On the Front Lines of History
Monday evening, November 18, students from Gettysburg College got to sit down and discuss memory with Dr. David Blight from Yale University, author of the renowned work Race and Reunion. The session was conducted as an informal panel with Dr. Blight and Gettysburg College’s own Dr. Isherwood and Dr. Jordan. Dr. Blight spoke about beginning his work when memory studies was not an official field and stumbling his way headlong into working with the memory of the American Civil War. When discussing whether or not memory studies were a fad that would pass away, Blight reassured the audience that people …
Spicker, Maxwell Pryse, Jr., 1920-1985 (Sc 2794),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Spicker, Maxwell Pryse, Jr., 1920-1985 (Sc 2794), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2794. Letters of Maxwell P. Spicker, Jr., to his parents in Louisville, Kentucky, written during his U.S. Army service in World War II. He writes of his training and leisure activities at Fort Riley, Kansas, Seattle, Washington and Gainesville, Texas, and confidentially to his father of his request for an overseas assignment. Includes photographs of Spicker and fellow soldiers.
Warren County, Kentucky - Documents (Sc 1276),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Warren County, Kentucky - Documents (Sc 1276), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1276. Certificate of receipt, 6 May 1873, issued to B. Young for payment of special tax on business as a dealer in leaf tobacco in Woodburn, Kentucky; also copy of contract, 1 October 1900, between R. A. Taylor and T. H. Stamps authorizing Stamps to receive pay as a postal carrier subcontractor, with attached certificate of Postmaster General.
Johnston, Ira J. (Sc 2792),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Johnston, Ira J. (Sc 2792), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2792. “Memories of a WWII Veteran,” by Ira J. Johnston. Johnston recalls the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, entering the U.S. Army, basic training, his service in France and Belgium, combat on the advance through Germany, the food he ate, interacting with German civilians, a surprise meeting with his brother-in-law, his return home, the Japanese surrender, and his discharge.
Richard D. Dunphy: To Him, A War Goes On,
2013
Gettysburg College
Richard D. Dunphy: To Him, A War Goes On, Kevin P. Lavery
The Gettysburg Compiler: On the Front Lines of History
Although I have so far treated Richard Dunphy as a man who achieved heroism through valor and suffered greatly for it, there is another side to his character that I have not yet explored. In 1899, his wife, Catherine, accused Richard of being too irresponsible to handle his own pension money. Furthermore, she accused him of abusing his family and failing to pay his bills. To resolve this conflict, the Bureau of Pensions sent Special Examiner E. G. Hursh to Vallejo to investigate. He collected about a dozen depositions in order to evaluate the validity of these claims. Richard Dunphy …
Haile, Hascal B., 1907?-1986 (Sc 1275),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Haile, Hascal B., 1907?-1986 (Sc 1275), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1275. Incoming business letters and checks, visitor’s log and address book, and photos of furniture and guitar made by Hascal Haile, Tompkinsville, Kentucky. Haile made guitars for several well-known country music artists.
Richard D. Dunphy: Under The Knife,
2013
Gettysburg College
Richard D. Dunphy: Under The Knife, Kevin P. Lavery
The Gettysburg Compiler: On the Front Lines of History
Within four hours of Richard Dunphy’s grievous wounding at the Battle of Mobile Bay, both of his arms had been amputated. In a medical survey, he described the “extraordinary pain” that lasted “for about three weeks.” There was “a great quantity of pus, and twelve pieces of bone or splinters came out” from the wound for months after the surgery. Though the pain was great, it faded in time. The psychological and social effects of the operation, however, never went away. [excerpt]
Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870 - Relating To (Sc 1273),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870 - Relating To (Sc 1273), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1273. Insurance application, dated 17 October 1859, for the home and barn of General Robert E. Lee in Arlington, Virginia. Includes a detailed description of the structures.
Artus, James (Sc 1274),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Artus, James (Sc 1274), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1274. Letter, 18 January 1861, written by James Artus, a veteran of the War of 1812, to G.L Forman and H. Taylor, concerning procurement of medals from the state for himself and three other surviving Kentucky volunteers. He also expresses his hope that Kentucky supports the Union.
Obsessive Digging In Carolina Sand And Baltimore Asphalt,
2013
Gettysburg College
Obsessive Digging In Carolina Sand And Baltimore Asphalt, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
My parents moved to Wilmington, North Carolina a couple years ago. I have to admit, I am fascinated when I visit the South, for the sheer fact that it is such a vastly different environment than I'm used to. For one thing, the war happened there. For another, the war got very complex and interesting there. [excerpt]
Stringfield, James (Lg 26),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Stringfield, James (Lg 26), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 26. Copy of land grant, 31 January 1812, by which Charles Scott, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to James Stringfield 200 acres in Warren County.
Morris, Betty (Sc 1226),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Morris, Betty (Sc 1226), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1226. Letter, 19 August 1990, written by Betty Morris, Hardinsburg, to Lisa Day, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Morris discusses the confusion surrounding two early Kentucky settlers named Willis Green.
Houchin, W. M. (Lg 36),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Houchin, W. M. (Lg 36), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 36. Original land grant, 15 November 1871, by which Preston H. Leslie, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to W.M. Houchin, W.B. Thompson, H.F. Curd, and D.B. Curd, assignees of P.T. Hazelip, 200 acres in Edmonson County.
Houchin, W. M. (Lg 35),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Houchin, W. M. (Lg 35), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 35. Original land grant, 15 November 1871, by which Preston H. Leslie, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to W.M. Houchin, W.B. Thompson, H.F. Curd, and D.B. Curd, assignees of J.T. Dunn, 200 acres in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
Briggs, Thompson (Lg 22),
2013
Western Kentucky University
Briggs, Thompson (Lg 22), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid and full scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Land Grant 22. Original land grant, 8 January 1811, by which Charles Scott, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, granted to Thompson Briggs, 200 acres in Warren County.
