O'Nan family papers and photographs
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- O'Nan family papers and photographs
- Date
- 1855-2011 (inclusive)
- Extent
- 0.23 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Correspondence.
- Families -- Photographs.
- Arrangement
- The collection is arranged by format.
- Preferred Citation
- 2011ms064: [identification of item], O'Nan family papers and photographs, 1855-2011, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Dr. Martha B. O'Nan (1920-2011) lived in Pleasureville, Kentucky. She was a life-long farmer and university professor. She died at her home February 17, 2011.
- Scope and Content
- The O'Nan family papers and photographs (dated 1855-2011; 0.23 cubic feet; 1 box) contains Maddox family photographs as well as a family genealogy. The collection also contains letters from Emmanuel Robles to Martha O'Nan as well as copies of the Revie Celfan Review which includes contributions from Robles.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Contents of the Collection
Emmanual Robles letters to Martha O'Nan, 1978 March 29-1981 April 6
"Dear Ma: A Boy's Letter Written about 1893" transcribed by Martha O'Nan, 1893 transcribed 2010
"The Maddox Cementery" by Martha O'Nan, 2011
Photographs of James Maddox, his wife Martha Shannon, his brother Thomas Maddox, and [Maddox O'Nan] posing with a horse named Loving Maddox, 1855-1910
Revue Celfan Review, 1981-1984
Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed
The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.
Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.
Contact SCRC with questions.
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You may come across language in UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center collections and online resources that you find harmful or offensive. SCRC collects materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. These materials document the time period when they were created and the view of their creator. As a result, some may demonstrate racist and offensive views that do not reflect the values of UK Libraries.
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