Thorn family papers, 1813-1928.

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Thorn family papers, 1813-1928.

Papers include correspondence of William Pryor Thorne of Henry County, Ky., lawyer, legislator, and lieutenant governor, discussing state politics, the 1903 lieutenant governor's campaign, executive pardoning power, and the Obispo Oil Co. of Calif.; records of land holdings in Henry County; papers, 1908, regarding Shelbyville and Ohio River Electric Railroad Co.; docket books, 1872-1874' cartoons concerning William Goebel; and newspaper clippings. Correspondents include Henry Watterson, William Goebel, Grover Cleveland, Woodrow Wilson, J.C.W. Beckham, and Ruby Laffoon. Also included are miscellaneous papers of John V. Thorn and William K. Thorn.

1 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7605414

The Filson Historical Society

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