Pettus-Speiden Family : Papers, 1838-1971.

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Pettus-Speiden Family : Papers, 1838-1971.

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Collection consists of correspondence, diaries of Marian Mouzy Speiden, Shirley Gill Pettus, and Hattie Pettus, and miscellaneous items that realte to the two families. Correspondence and diary topics include family, friends, marriages, death, faith, first Christian Church, Highland Baptist Church, Walnut Street Baptisit Church, missionary work in Japan, Lancaster (Ky.), Oakford (Ky.), the 1916 presidential election, the Ballard School, Hollins College, and travels abroad. Other materials include an 1862 Centre College Commencement program, other programs, invitations, a Louisville Girls High School memory book, a recipe book, speeches, newspaper clippings, and genealogy notes.

1.33 cu. ft.

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