Filson Club records, 1890-1893.

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Filson Club records, 1890-1893.

Collection consists of early incoming correspondence to the Filson Club, specifically to Reuben T. Durrett as president. The letters are mainly replies to offers of membership (including one membership certificate). Other letters cover possible acquisitions, mainly "relics," for the Filson's collection and Kentucky Centenary Celebration. Tickets to the celebration, signed by Basil W. Duke (3 $10 tickets and 6 $5 tickets) are included, along with Filson letterhead. Notable correspondents include R. C. Ballard Thruston, Cassius M. Clay, George M. Davie, Bruce Haldeman, E. T. Halsey, Virginia Campbell Thompson, Abbe Carter Goodloe, and Rufus J. Childress.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7950483

The Filson Historical Society

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Clay, Cassius Marcellus, 1810-1903

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