Papers, 1831-1859.

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Papers, 1831-1859.

The papers consist of correspondence, primarily dealing with official matters such as collecting taxes, surveys of taxable property, and valuation. The letters also mention Page's election efforts in the 1850s, include personal comments by friends, and describe events such as the cholera epidemic of 1833. Also present is a series of letters from Dr. J. D. Mathews, Superintendent of Public Instruction, regarding tax support for schools and other public matters.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6961801

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Kentucky. Dept. of Education.

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School census reports were compiled by local superintendents and forwarded to the Superintendent for use in estimating the per capita distribution of the school fund. From the description of Annual census reports, 1901-1942. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122417841 The Department of Education oversees the administrative functions of the public common schools, vocational education, vocational rehabilitation, the Kentucky School for the Blind, the Kentucky School ...

Page, Thomas S. (Thomas Scudder), 1800-1877.

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Biographical note: Thomas Scudder Page was a clerk in the office of the Auditor of Public Accounts in the 1830s. In the 1850s, he himself held the position of auditor. From the description of Papers, 1831-1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917550 ...

Kentucky. Auditor of Public Accounts

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Mathews, J. D.

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