Kentucky -- History.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
I. W. Gabbard Papers
Collection — 1
Identifier: BCA 0018 SAA 017
Abstract
I.W. Gabbard was a farmer and justice of the peace in Owsley County, Kentucky. The notebook/diaries he authored are unique in that they record not only day-to-day events, but contain genealogical information and comments on the local and national political scene of the day. The notebook/diaries span the period of approximately 1936 to 1955, with several gaps in that period. They are rich in detail about farming conditions, Mr. Gabbard’s genealogical descent, crop sales, and weather [since...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1936-1955
Willard Rouse Jillson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0020 SAA 019
Abstract
Papers and records of Willard Rouse Jillson (1890-1975) who served as Kentucky State Geologist from 1919 to 1932.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1898-1978
J.O. Van Hook Papers
Collection
Identifier: RG 09-9.51
Abstract
Joseph O. Van Hook was raised in Pulaski County, Kentucky and began teaching in a one-room school house in 1909. He came to Berea in 1910 and earned two diplomas from the Normal School. He served as an Army corporal during World War I and spent four years following the war teaching in China at the Shanghai American School (1921-1925). He then returned to Berea College, earning three Bachelor of Arts degrees by 1926. He also earned a Master of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky in...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1855 - 1985; Other: Majority of material found in 1958