Repository description, 1828-1992.

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Repository description, 1828-1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191915424

Materials include audiotapes, claims, diaries, ledgers, manuscripts, photographs, record books, and rosters concerning the involvement of Kentucky and Kentuckians in military activities. The Mexican War, Civil War, World War I, and World War II are documented in particular, as are the Kentucky Militia, the Kentucky State Guard, and its successor the Kentucky National Guard.

ca. 165 leaves.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office

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SNAC Resource ID: 6960023

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Kentucky. National Guard.

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Kentucky. Militia

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Historical note: In 1792 the Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Militia. The act required that all white males between the ages of eighteen and forty-five be enrolled in the militia, form companies, and participate in several musters each year. These companies could be called to active duty by the governor in case of war, insurrection, or danger to public safety. In 1860 the militia was reorganized into the State Guard, the Enrolled Militia, and the Militia of the Reserve. ...

Kentucky. State Guard

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Historical note: In 1860 the Kentucky Militia was replaced by the Kentucky State Guard. During the Civil War the State Guard suffered from the same divided loyalties which were indicative of Kentucky as a whole. It was reestablished in 1878, with the primary focus on controlling civil disturbances including feuds, riots, strikes, and lynchings. In 1912 the State Guard became the Kentucky National Guard. From the description of Records, 1861-1909 (bulk 1861-1863, 1878-1880, 1894-1897,...

Kentucky Military History Museum (Frankfort, Ky.)

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Acquisitions policy: The museum solicits materials concerning Kentucky military history. From the description of Repository description, 1828-1992. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191915424 ...