Miscellaneous manuscripts, [1803?]-1957 (bulk 1820-1885).

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Miscellaneous manuscripts, [1803?]-1957 (bulk 1820-1885).

This collection consists of a variety of materials related to individuals, families, organizations, and institutions in Kentucky, many of which have ties to Transylvania University in Lexington. Included are records of various organizations and businesses, diaries and autobiographies, manuscripts for publication, and other miscellaneous items.

3 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6961912

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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Henry Clay Sr. (April 12, 1777 – June 29, 1852) was an American attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the Senate and House. He was the seventh House speaker and the ninth secretary of state. He received electoral votes for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 presidential elections. He also helped found both the National Republican Party and the Whig Party. For his role in defusing sectional crises, he earned the appellation of the "Great Compromiser" and was part of the "Grea...

Riggen, R. T., d. 1863

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Santayana, George, 1863-1952

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Poet, philosopher, and educator. From the description of George Santayana correspondence and poem, 1937-1951. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981741 Santayana (A.B. 1886) taught philosophy at Harvard 1886-1912. From the description of The realm of matter : manuscript, [ca. 1930] (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612860176 From the description of The judgment of Paris : or how the first-ten man chooses a club : manuscript, 1892 Oct. 28. (Harvard ...

Morland, William

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Epithet: Receiver of the Duchy of Cornwall British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000754.0x00027b ...

Lexington Medical Society (Lexington, Ky.)

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United States Bank (Lexington, Ky.)

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Fowler, John.

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Bryan, Robert Thomas, b. 1823.

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Holland, Robert Chappell, fl. 1827-1835.

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College of the Bible (Lexington, Ky.)

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Bethany College (Bethany, W. Va.)

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Lexington Fire, Life and Marine Insurance Co.

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Hunt, John Wesley

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Merchant, farmer, and hemp manufacturer of Lexington, Ky. From the description of John Wesley Hunt Papers, 1792-1849. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49243380 Biographical note: John Wesley Hunt, a native of Trenton, New Jersey, settled in Lexington, Kentucky in 1794. He operated a dry goods store there in partnership with his brother Abijah Hunt, until 1800, when Abijah moved to Mississippi. Thereafter in addition to importing and exporting various com...

Kemp, Josiah L., fl. 1830-1845.

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Bascom, H. B. (Henry Bidleman), 1796-1850

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Transylvania University

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Historical note: The principal responsibility of the Dean of Students at Transylvania University has been the coordination of offices and programs directly related to non-academic activities of students and student organizations. From the description of Dean of students records, 1930-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191917646 Historical note: Administration of student admissions and the recording of scholastic records has at various times been the responsibility of the T...

Spilman, Charles Henry, 1805-1881?

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Campbell, Alexander, 1788-1866

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United States. Army

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The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces and performs land-based military operations. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1 and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Section 3001. As the largest and senior branch of the U.S. military, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which wa...

Transylvania University. Board of Trustees.

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Woodworth, John M. (John Maynard) 1837-1879

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Sherley, Douglass, 1857-

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Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864

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Confederate cavalry raider and brigadier general of Kentucky. From the description of John Hunt Morgan papers, 1840-1870; 1890 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25166317 John Hunt Morgan was a veteran of the Mexican War and known for his guerrilla activities for the Confederates during the Civil War. From the description of Broadside, 1868 April 15. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49348053 Confederate cavalry officer. Fr...

Farmers and Mechanics Bank (Lexington, Ky.)

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Bower, William Clayton, 1878-

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Graser, Cazisell Jefferson, 1827-1904.

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Confederate States of America. Army. Kentucky Cavalry Regiment, 9th (1862-1865)

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Barton, Sarah H., d. 1832

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Graves family.

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Davinport, A. H., b. 1836.

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Lunger, Irvin Eugene

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Ferguson family.

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College of Physicians and Surgeons (Lexington, Ky.)

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Granfield, D. M.

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Elley, George W.

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

Dun, Walter, d. 1838.

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