Papers, 1940-1957.

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Papers, 1940-1957.

These concern the appointment of Thornberry as U.S. Postmaster at Livermore in McLean County, Kentucky.

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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...

Martine Calhoun Thornberry, 1905-ca. 1973.

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Prior to receiving the appointment as postmaster, Thornberry worked as a teacher on Indian reservations and was the first woman from Kentucky to become an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. From the description of Papers, 1940-1957. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917349 ...