Perry County historical papers, 1921-1922
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Perry County historical papers, 1921-1922
- Creator
- Perry County Ky.
- Extent
- 450 pieces
- Subjects
- Jillson, Willard Rouse, 1890-
- Rothert, Otto Arthur, 1871-1956.
- Wilson, Samuel M. (Samuel Mackay), 1871-1946.
- Wootton, Bailey Peyton, 1870-1949.
- Kentucky River Coal Corporation.
- Perry County--Centennial celebrations, etc.
- Clippings.
- Maps--Kentucky--Perry County.
- Photoprints.
- Speeches
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Scope and Content
- These papers contain materials about the centennial celebration held in 1921 to mark the anniversary of the founding of Perry County, Kentucky. The papers, collected by Judge Samuel M. Wilson, include portions of the address he delivered at the celebration and notes for a county history he authored. There is also Wilson's correspondence dealing with the centennial and his history of the county, as well as clippings and a few printed maps. The correspondents include Bailey P. Wootton, Willard Rouse Jillson, and Otto Rothert. Also present are balance sheets for Kentucky River Coal Corporation.
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