Repository description, 1890-1981.

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Repository description, 1890-1981.

The museum has correspondence and clippings relating to its operation. Also present are a prescription ledger (ca. 1900s); a collection of clippings about Vice President Alben Barkley; and a few deeds signed by William Clark, founder of Paducah.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6961054

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William Clark Market House Museum (Paducah, Ky.)

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Acquisitions policy: The museum selectively accepts material on Paducah and the Jackson Purchase area of Kentucky. From the description of Repository description, 1890-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191916693 ...

Clark, William, 1770-1838

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Explorer, governor of the Territory of Missouri, army officer, and the U.S. superintendent of Indian Affairs. From the description of William Clark papers, 1816-1818. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452648 Explorer. From the description of [Codicil to will] 1837. (Denver Museum of Nature & Science). WorldCat record id: 29305311 Army officer best known for partnership in the Lewis and Clark expedition. In 1794, he was Lieutenant in the 4th sub-legion...

Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956

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Alben Barkley: Congressional Voice of Liberty "A good story," said Alben Barkley, "is like fine Kentucky bourbon, it improves with age and, if you don't use it too much, it will never hurt anyone." One of Congress' most proficient storytellers, Barkley used his booming baritone, endless repertoire of anecdotes, and rousing speech-making ability to propel himself from congressman to senator to majority leader and vice president. Well liked, he earned the esteem of his colleagues in 1944, wh...