Papers, [ca. 1850]-[ca. 1912].

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Papers, [ca. 1850]-[ca. 1912].

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Contains a small amount of correspondence, manuscripts, notes, newspaper clippings, transcripts and memorabilia. Includes biographical and genealogical information on numerous historical figures from Kentucky, lists of prominent Kentuckians, list of Kentucky newspapers in Durrett's library, copies of historical letters and documents concerning Kentucky. Also includes correspondence concerning Matthew Jouett, an early Ohio Valley painter. Papers document Durrett's interest in acquiring a variety of materials on the history of Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley.

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Durrett, Reuben T. (Reuben Thomas), 1824-1913

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Linn was an early settler of Louisville, Kentucky. From the description of Extracts from the manuscripts of Col. R.T. Durrett concerning Col. William Linn : typescript copies, [ca. 1775]-[ca. 1781]. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52249400 Louisville, Kentucky lawyer, editor, author, and primary founder and first president of the Filson Club. From the description of Reuben T. Durrett miscellaneous papers, 1853-1909. (Filson Historical Society...

Jouett, Matthew Harris, 1787-1827

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Major William A. Trimble (1786-1821) was the brother of Allen Trimble, who was governor of Ohio in 1822 and 1826-1830. William Trimble practiced law in Highland County, Ohio, after graduating from Transylvania College in Lexington, Kentucky. He served in the 4th Infantry in the War of 1812, where he was captured by the British in action against Detroit. He also served in the 8th Infantry with General Andrew Jackson after the war. Trimble served in Florida and afterward returned to H...