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Lincoln County - Bicentennial Edition, Interior Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial edition of the Interior Journal about the history of Lincoln County, Kentucky published in 1975

Carroll County - Historic Carroll County, Carroll County Chamber Of Commerce, Mary Masterson

County Histories of Kentucky

A brief history of Carroll County, Kentucky published by the Carroll County Historical Society.

0076: Confederate States Of America, Army, Medical Department, 1862-1864, Marshall University Special Collections

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Register/copybook of letters and orders of Hospital number four, Army of the New River, medical director Dr. John A. Hunter, with hospitals in Pearisburg, VA., Dublin Depot, VA., Montgomery White Sulphur Springs, Va, Red Sulpur Springs and Union, (West), Va. as well as the copybook of Will Jennings, medical director of the Department of Southwestern Virginia. Volumes contain copies of letters and orders sent and received. The register for Hospital number four also contains lists of patients.

0117: Neal Family Papers, 1864-1957, Marshall University Special Collections

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Papers include diaries of Dr. Will Neal, Huntington, West Virginia, physician and member of Congress; diaries describe teaching school in Kentucky and Ohio in the 1890's, and life in Rome Township, Lawrence County, Ohio. Scrapbooks describing the career of Richard Nixon comprise the bulk of the collection.

Ohio County - Centennial Edition, Ohio County News

County Histories of Kentucky

Centennial edition of Ohio County News about the history of Ohio County, Kentucky published on December 26 1974.

Luke Pryor Blackburn: The Good Samaritan, Nancy Baird

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Luke Pryor Blackburn, Kentucky’s only physician governor, is one of the forgotten public health figures of the 19^th century. As health officer of Natchez in the 1850s he instituted the first effective quarantine used in the Mississippi Valley and became a strong advocate of its use as a preventive measure in the control of yellow fever. During his lifetime Blackburn also became well known for his unselfish aid to communities stricken with the disease.

In March 1878 announced his candidacy for governor of his native state. Local politicians scoffed at his chances for election, but his actions during the …

Greenup County - Historic Souvenir Edition, Russell Times

County Histories of Kentucky

Historic Souvenir Edition of Russell Times about the history of Greenup County, Kentucky published on September 15 1974.

La Rue County - Bicentennial Edition, Herald News

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of the Herald News about the history of La Rue County, Kentucky published on August 29 1974.

Bath County - Bath County News-Outlook Heritage Edition, 1774-1974, Bath County News-Outlook

County Histories of Kentucky

The heritage edition of the Bath County News-Outlook published in August of 1974 celebrating the history of Bath County, Kentucky from 1774 to 1974.

Bath County - Heritage Edition, Bath County News Outlook

County Histories of Kentucky

Special Bicentennial edition of Bath County News Outlook about the history of Bath County, published in August 1974

Taylor County - Bicentennial Edition, The News Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of The News Journal about the history of Taylor County, Kentucky published on July 25 1974.

Hopkins County - Centennial Edition, Dawson Springs Progress

County Histories of Kentucky

Centennial Edition of Dawson Springs Progress about the history of Hopkins County Kentucky published on July 25 1974.

Fleming County - Bicentennial Edition, Fleming Gazette

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Fleming Gazette about the history of Fleming County published on July 11 1974

Russell County - Bicentennial Edition, Times Journal

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of the Times Journal about the history of Russell County, Kentucky published July 4 1974.

Metcalfe County - Bicentennial Edition, Edmonton Herald News

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Edmonton Herald News about the history of Metcalfe County, Kentucky published on June 30, 1974.

Barren County - Bicentennial Edition, Glasgow Daily Times

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Glasgow Daily Times about the history of Barren County published on June 28 1974

Adair County Bicentennial Edition, Columbia Statesman

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Columbia Statesman about the history of Adair County published on June 15 1974.

Adair County - Columbia Statesman Bicentennial Edition, Columbia Statesman

County Histories of Kentucky

The bicentennial edition of the Columbia Statesman published on June 15, 1974 describing the history of Adair County, Kentucky.

The Growth Of Anti-British Attitudes In Kentucky Prior To War Of 1812, Edward Pippin Jr.

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to examine the causes of belligerency in Kentucky in this period of diplomatic crisis, thus examining the second level of causation for the war as suggested by Brown's study. The test case used is Kentucky which was known as one of the states most anxious for war against Britain, both in Congress and in the state itself. However, this study will not attempt to interpret the role of the state's representatives in the Congress of the United States, since, if Brown is correct in his interpretation, the causes of public belligerency had little to …

Trimble County - Bicentennial Edition, Trimble Banner

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial edition of Trimble Banner about the history of Trimble County, Kentucky published in April 1974

Hart County - Bicentennial Edition, Hart County News

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Hart County News about the history of Hart County, Kentucky published in March 1974.

Anderson County - The Anderson News Bicentennial Edition, Anderson News

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial edition of the Anderson News describing a history of Anderson County, Kentucky published on January 31, 1974.

Anderson News Bicentennial Edition, Anderson News

County Histories of Kentucky

A bicentennial edition of The Anderson News on the history of Anderson County, Kentucky published on January 31 1974.

Meade County - Bicentennial Edition, Meade County Messenger

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Meade County Messenger about the history of Meade County, Kentucky published on January 24 1974.

Johnson County - Paintsville, Tommy Castle

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of Paintsville, Kentucky.

Jefferson County - Bicentennial Edition, Jefferson Reporter

County Histories of Kentucky

Bicentennial Edition of Jefferson Reporter about the history of Jefferson County and Louisville, Kentucky published on January 30 1973.

Muhlenberg County - Place Names, Marjorie Finley

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of place names in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

0062: S. D. Wesson Civil War Diary Transcript, 1862-1864, Marshall University Special Collections

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Typescript of a civil war diary kept by Sgt. S.D. Wesson, Company K, 8th Illinios Cavalry, from December 1, 1862 to July 17, 1864. Describes campaigns in Virginia: Richmond, Williamsburg, and Bull Run. Mentions seeing Abraham Lincoln and Franz Sigel.

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection, Marshall University Special Collections

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Tape recordings and transcripts of oral interviews with residents in the West Virginia-Ohio-Kentucky Tri-State region regarding such topics as farming, schools, health care, folk customs, and many others related to life in this Appalachian region.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Marshall University Oral History Collection here.

Morgan County - Sesquicentennial Edition, Licking Valley Courier

County Histories of Kentucky

Sesquicentennial edition of Licking Valley Courier about the history of Morgan County, Kentucky published on October 12 1972.