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Brown, John Young, 1835-1904. John Young Brown correspondence, 1874.

Title: John Young Brown correspondence, 1874.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79451902 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Legislative papers, 1894.

Title: Legislative papers, 1894.

These are copies of bills introduced during the 1894 session of the General Assembly. Most include both a handwritten or typed draft, and a printed version, although occassionally only one or the other is present. Some of the documents include handwritten notations, which seem to be recommendations or reports on the progress of the bill. Many of these bills were not passed through the legislature for the consideration of Governor John Young Brown, who had the power to approve or veto any bills that made it through both houses of the General Assembly.

ArchivalResource: 6 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145416371 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). State contracts, 1893-1894.

Title: State contracts, 1893-1894.

These are copies of contracts entered into by private companies with the state. Included are the contracts between the Kentucky State Treasurer and the Farmers' Bank of Frankfort and the Commerce Bank of Louisville, in which the banks agree to perform the duties of official state depositories; and a bond given by the company awarded the contract to furnish public offices with paper and ink.

ArchivalResource: .02 cubic ft. (1 folder).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122505480 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Warrants for the apprehension of fugitives form justice, 1891-1895.

Title: Warrants for the apprehension of fugitives form justice, 1891-1895.

These records doucment Governor John Young Brown's role as chief executive in the apprehension and arrest of fugitives from justice. Included are warrants signed by governors of other states, requesting the apprehension and return of fugitives believed to be in Kentucky. Also included are copies of pertinent indictments, other court records, and related correspondence.

ArchivalResource: 5 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122555640 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1891-1895.

Title: Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1891-1895.

These files document Governor John Young Brown's power to appoint and commission officers in the Kentucky State Guard. Included are requests for commissions which generally include name of the officer, rank, State Guard unit, commission date, and date of executive action. Also included are resignations of State Guard officers, and executive orders appointing staff officers, including the assistant adjutant general.

ArchivalResource: .25 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145416398 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Executive journals, 1891-1895.

Title: Executive journals, 1891-1895.

These journals document Governor John Young Brown's official actions which include appointing and accepting resignations from civil officials; granting pardons and reprieves, and remitting fines; approving expenditures; communicating with the General Assembly; and approving and rejecting legislation. Also included is the August 1892 proclamation by the governor recalling the General Assembly into session, with his reasons for doing so; and transcripts of House and Senate bills with the governor's reasons for not approving them.

ArchivalResource: 1 partial microfilm reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122559258 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Messages to the General Assembly, 1892-1894.

Title: Messages to the General Assembly, 1892-1894.

These records document communication between Governor John Young Brown and the General Assembly regarding affairs of the Commonwealth. Included is a report of the receipt of $606,000 from the federal government, as a reimbursement for the direct tax levied on the state during the Civil War; an explanation of Brown's refusal on constitutional grounds to approve a House bill which would have allowed time off for good behavior for prisoners in the state penitentiary; and a list of candidates for positions in the state's lunatic asylums, as proposed by the governor for the Senate's approval.

ArchivalResource: .06 cubic ft. (2 folders).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122612692 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Death warrants, 1891-1895.

Title: Death warrants, 1891-1895.

These records document Governor John Young Brown's role as chief executive and final authority in the administration of the death penalty. Included are warrants issued to county sheriffs and signed by the governor, scheduling and ordering the implementation of death sentences. Occassionally included is correspondence from sheriffs confirming that the executions took place.

ArchivalResource: .2 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122573343 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Governor's correspondence, 1891-1895 (bulk 1891-1893).

Title: Governor's correspondence, 1891-1895 (bulk 1891-1893).

These letters document the administrative activities of Governor John Young Brown. Included are a number of requests for letters of recommendation from people seeking positions in federal service, ranging from postmasters of small towns to consuls to foreign governments; invitations to functions held by various civic and fraternal organizations; and correspondence concerning Kentucky's participation in the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.

ArchivalResource: .8 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122579441 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Writs of election, 1892-1895.

Title: Writs of election, 1892-1895.

These are writs issued by the governor to county sheriffs, ordering special elections to be held to fill legislative vacancies caused by death or resignation. Included are writs to fill vacancies in both the Kentucky General Assembly and the United States Congress, signed by the governor and secretary of state. Several of the records appear to be copies, and are unsigned.

ArchivalResource: .06 cubic ft. (2 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122587605 View

Buckner, Benjamin Forsythe, 1836-1901. Benjamin Forsythe Buckner papers, 1785-1918.

Title: Benjamin Forsythe Buckner papers, 1785-1918.

These papers are comprised of personal and business correspondence, legal documents and other business records, reflecting Buckner's activity as an attorney and judge in Central Kentucky.

ArchivalResource: 48M39 3 v.48M39 6616 pieces.53M17 1 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13196113 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Special studies and reports to the governor, 1891-1895.

Title: Special studies and reports to the governor, 1891-1895.

These reports and studies were prepared in response to requests from Governor John Young Brown. Included are detailed reports concerning the expenditures of the Kentucky Institution for Education of the Blind; an inventory of the Geological Cabinet; and a report by the Inspector of Mines on the state of that industry in Kentucky.

ArchivalResource: .4 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122403343 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Rewards for the apprehension of fugitives from justice, 1891-1895.

Title: Rewards for the apprehension of fugitives from justice, 1891-1895.

These records document Governor John Young Brown's role as chief executive in the apprehension and arrest of fugitives from justice. Included are proclamations signed by the governor, offering a reward for the capture of each fugitive, and related correspondence. Especially noteworthy is the September 1893 reward offered for William "Cap" Hatfield who had been indicted in Pike County for the murder of a member of the McCoy family.

ArchivalResource: 1.8 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122410827 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Miscellaneous petitions for pardons records, 1891-1895.

Title: Miscellaneous petitions for pardons records, 1891-1895.

These are letters and copies of court documents which were sent to Governor John Young Brown on behalf of individuals seeking executive clemency.

ArchivalResource: .2 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122335805 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Physician certification appeals, 1893-1894.

Title: Physician certification appeals, 1893-1894.

These records document Governor John Young Brown's role as chief executive and final authority in the certification of physicians to practice in Kentucky. Physicians who wished to practice in the state were required by law to obtain a license from the State Board of Health; if this was refused, a final appeal could be made to the governor. Included are appeals from several doctors whose requests for licenses had been denied by the Board of Health, with arguments and endorsements from both sides, and with the governor's final decision.

ArchivalResource: .4 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122559232 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites, 1891-1895.

Title: Petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites, 1891-1895.

These files document Governor John Young Brown's use of the governor's power and privilege to pardon convicts and to postpone and remit fines. Each petition is accompanied by an envelope which lists the petitioner's name, county and offense, and frequently the date of executive action. The 1891 constitution required the governor to explain his decision in each case; this is often noted on the envelope as well. Attached to some petitions are copies of indictments, other court records, and related correspondence.

ArchivalResource: 21 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122519082 View

Pettit, Thomas Stevenson, 1843-1931. Thomas Stevenson Pettit papers, 1864-1932.

Title: Thomas Stevenson Pettit papers, 1864-1932.

The papers of Thomas Stevenson Pettit consist of correspondence, documents, speeches, a scrapbook and an autograph album.

ArchivalResource: 1 reel of microfilm (partial).4 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14761818 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Subunit history.

Title: Subunit history.

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Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Proclamation orders, 1892-1895.

Title: Proclamation orders, 1892-1895.

These records document Governor John Young Brown's power and privilege to make official public announcements. Included is the call for a special session of the General Assembly to meet in August 1892, in part to correct errors committed during the regular session; proclamations announcing each annual Thanksgiving and Arbor Day holidays; and the 1894 proclamation establishing Labor Day as an annual holiday.

ArchivalResource: .08 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122655499 View

McChord, William C., 1850-1928. William C. McChord Memoir, 1926.

Title: William C. McChord Memoir, 1926.

Collection consists of a photocopy of the 163-page memoir of Washington County native William C. McChord. Early part of the memoir recounts his experiences growing up with a "large family composed of the white members and about 75 negroes of all ages." Of particular interest is a gripping account of McChord's mother intervening in the sale of a young slave (35-37). McChord also relays an eyewitness account of touring the scene, as a twelve-year-old, on the day after the Battle of Perryville (52-57). McChord records the recollections of William Hardesty who claims to have been present at the marriage of Abraham Lincoln's parents, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks (86-90). As Washington County Attorney, McChord participated in negotiations regarding extension of the rail service to the county, a process he discusses in considerable detail (100-121). McChord's memoir also recounts his role in state government. He details his work on the Revisory Commission charged with bringing Kentucky statutes into conformity with the 1891 Kentucky Constitution (133-137. He also includes accounts of the nominating convention of 1889 in which he support John Young Brown (129-133) and his leadership in the faction that split from the Democratic party to oppose William Goebel's gubernatorial bid in 1900 (137-149).

ArchivalResource: .33 cubic feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233035650 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Land patents, 1891-1895.

Title: Land patents, 1891-1895.

These files document Governor John Young Brown's power to approve land grants (patents) under Statute of 1835.

ArchivalResource: .4 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122505483 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Rejected petitions, 1891-1895.

Title: Rejected petitions, 1891-1895.

These files document Governor John Young Brown's use of the governor's power to deny pardons to convicts, and to reject petitions to postpone and remit fines. Each petition is accompanied by an envelope which lists the petitioner's name, county and offense, and frequently the date of executive action. The 1891 constitution required the governor to explain his decision in each case; this is often noted on the envelope as well. Attached to some petitions are copies of indictments, other court records, and related correspondence.

ArchivalResource: 24 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122559235 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Military correspondence, 1892.

Title: Military correspondence, 1892.

These letters document the military affairs of the state and Governor John Young Brown's role as commander-in-chief of the Kentucky State Guard. Included are letters from several United States Army career officers who are Kentucky natives, offering to serve with Kentucky troops in the event of war with Chile.

ArchivalResource: .05 cubic ft. (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122519077 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Commissions by the governor, 1891-1895.

Title: Commissions by the governor, 1891-1895.

These files document Governor John Young Brown's use of the governor's power to issue commissions to elected or locally appointed officials. Most of these records concern the offices of police judge and justice of the peace; a few refer to county judges, mayors and other officials. Included are requests for commissions; and envelopes listing the name, county, office sought, and date of executive action.

ArchivalResource: 5 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122573339 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Resignations of legislators, 1893-1895.

Title: Resignations of legislators, 1893-1895.

These files document Governor John Young Brown's use of the governor's power and priviledge to accept resignations from office. Included are letters of resignation from members of the Kentucky General Assembly. Legislators were required by law to submit their resignations to the governor if they occurred when the General Assembly was not in session. Also included is a resignation of a Kentucky representative to the United States Congress.

ArchivalResource: .1 cubic ft. (3 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122555636 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Records of elections to the United States Senate, 1893-1894.

Title: Records of elections to the United States Senate, 1893-1894.

These records confirm the election by the Kentucky General Assembly of William Lindsay as a United States senator from Kentucky, first to fill an unexpired term in 1893, and then to a full six year term in 1894. The documents are signed by the clerks of the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives. Upon receipt of the official notice, the governor would be able to issue a certificate of the election of Lindsay to the President of the United States Senate.

ArchivalResource: .03 cubic ft. (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122505233 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Indexes to executive journals, 1891-1895.

Title: Indexes to executive journals, 1891-1895.

These indexes provide access to Governor John Young Brown's executive journal (KYSV91-A99) which documents his official actions. Included is a general index covering September 1, 1891 through December 10, 1895. Also included is an index to pardons, remissions, and respites recorded in the journal for Governor Brown's entire term; an index to justice of the peace and police judge appointments; and an index to notary public appointments.

ArchivalResource: 1 partial microfilm reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122655513 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Sinking fund records of Kentucky penitentiaries, 1891-1894.

Title: Sinking fund records of Kentucky penitentiaries, 1891-1894.

These records document Governor John Young Brown's role as chairman of the Board of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund. The commissioners served as directors of Kentucky penitentiaries. Included are letters from prisoners and prison officials concerning prison conditions, and from private companies who leased convict labor; requests for appointment to positions in the prison system, and resignations; copies of bids and contracts for construction and repair projects, and for convict labor; and several miscellaneous documents, including a list of escapees over a one-year period.

ArchivalResource: .4 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122573346 View

Brown, John Young, 1835-1904. John Young Brown letter : 1899.

Title: John Young Brown letter : 1899.

This collection contains a letter written by John Young Brown of Louisville, Kentucky, to John McCord of Lebonnon, Kentucky. The document was written June 16, 1899. The letter concerns the upcoming election and the bitter divisions within the Democratic Party. Young states that, "the party is in retched condition," and could not "promise the results" of the election.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 leaf) ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37325294 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Enrolled bills, 1892-1894.

Title: Enrolled bills, 1892-1894.

These are transcripts of acts and resolutions passed by the General Assembly; signed by representatives of the Senate and House of Representatives; and approved, dated, and signed into law by Governor John Young Brown. Occassionally measures were passed which the governor refused to approve. Included are acts concerning the creation and regulation of private corporations; the structures of the educational system and the courts of justice; the improvement and enlargement of the penitentiaries and the lunatic asylums; and the formation of election districts.

ArchivalResource: 3 microfilm reels.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122519832 View

Grand Army of the Republic. Encampment, 1895. Records, 1895.

Title: Records, 1895.

Correspondence, bills, receipts, ledgers, minute books, letter books, and scrapbooks from the various committees that organized the 1895 Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Louisville. The encampment was held in September, 1895 and attracted over 100,000 veterans and their families.

ArchivalResource: 11 cu. ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49236382 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Appointments by the governor - aides-de-camp appointments, 1891-1895 (bulk 1891-1892, 1895).

Title: Appointments by the governor - aides-de-camp appointments, 1891-1895 (bulk 1891-1892, 1895).

These files document Governor John Young Brown's use of the governor's power and privilege to grant appointments to the honorary position of aide-de-camp to the governor. Included are recommendations and commissions for the rank of colonel given to aides-de-camp.

ArchivalResource: .1 cubic ft. (4 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145416388 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Performance bonds, 1892-1894.

Title: Performance bonds, 1892-1894.

These are records of bonds given to guarantee the faithful performance of duties by various elected and appointed officials. Included are bonds signed by each official and his sureties for stated amounts. Some contain the governor's signature of approval. Occassionally included are the oaths of office taken by the officials. Among those officials giving bond were the state treasurer, the inspector of mines, and the state inspector and examiner.

ArchivalResource: .15 cubic ft. (5 folders)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122505486 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Executive orders, 1892-1895.

Title: Executive orders, 1892-1895.

These records document Governor John Young Brown's power and privilege to issue commands and instructions. Included are orders directing sheriffs or peace officers to apprehend parole violators and return them to prison; instructions for the three regiments of the Kentucky State Guard to train in August 1893; and an order permitting military organizations of other states to enter and pass through Kentucky during the "Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic" in 1895.

ArchivalResource: .1 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145416381 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Requisitions for the apprehension of fugitives from justice, 1891-1895.

Title: Requisitions for the apprehension of fugitives from justice, 1891-1895.

These records document Governor John Young Brown's role as chief executive in the apprehension and arrest of fugitives from justice. Included are applications from local officials in which the governor is asked to request the return of Kentucky fugitives from other states. Also included are copies of pertinent indictments, other court records, and related correspondence.

ArchivalResource: 2.6 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122467334 View

Taylor, William Sylvester, 1853-1928. William Sylvester Taylor papers, 1899-1937.

Title: William Sylvester Taylor papers, 1899-1937.

These papers consist of materials related to the Kentucky gubernatorial election of 1899 and its aftermath.

ArchivalResource: 1 reel.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15257694 View

Kentucky. Governor (1891-1895 : Brown). Appointments by the governor - civil appointments, 1891-1895.

Title: Appointments by the governor - civil appointments, 1891-1895.

These files document Governor John Young Brown's use of the governor's power and privilege to appoint civil officials and accept resignations. Most of these records concern the offices of notary public and commissioner of deeds, and include applications and recommendations, as well as accompanying envelopes which list applicant's name, county or state, and date of executive action.

ArchivalResource: 13.4 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122519072 View