H.L. Martin papers, 1882-1949.

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Martin, Henry Lewis, 1848-1938. H.L. Martin papers, 1882-1949.

H.L. Martin papers, 1882-1949.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/41434283

The papers primarily relate to Martin, although materials pertaining to and written by his immediate family are also present. The collection mostly concerns agriculture, banking, and late nineteenth and early twentieth century politics. Numerous letters and receipts document Martin's mule and horse trading business, with many written by his primary partner, M.F. Thomson. Much of this material relates to New Orleans and the Columbia, Tennessee, area, where the firm raised and held stock. Martin's close association with many notable political figures is illustrated by many letters from friends such as Senator J.C.S. Blackburn; Congressman W.C.P. Breckinridge; Breckinridge's son, LEXINGTON HERALD editor Desha Breckinridge; U.S. Supreme Court Justice Edward D. White; Kentucky Governors W.O. Bradley and Augustus E. Willson and Basil Duke. A few letters from people such as future Governor William Goebel about politics and reformer Madeline McDowell Breckinridge concerning her charity work and social issues are also in the collection. Agriculture is documented by letters, receipts, and business papers concerning Martin's lands in Kentucky; farm property he and his wife held in Tennessee; and son Jesse's farms in Kansas and Montana. These include many references to wheat sales and the raising of corn. There is correspondence between Martin and other veterans he served with in the Confederacy, and documentation of his involvement in veterans' groups and reunions. There are also numerous letters reflecting Martin's interest in and donations to charities, social causes, and cultural organizations.

14 boxes (6.5 cubic ft.)

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library