McDonald family correspondence, 1887-1902

Descriptive Summary

Title
McDonald family correspondence, 1887-1902
Creator
McDonald family.
Extent
1 volume, 645 pieces.
Subjects
McDonald, Edward Leavell, 1871-1961.
McDonald family.
Davis, Julia McDonald, d. 1900.
Jefferson County (W. Va.)--History.
Kentucky--Genealogy.
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs.
Invitations
Arrangement
Chronological arrangement.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
The McDonald family, of Louisville, Ky. and Jefferson County, W.Va. included Julia McDonald Davis, first wife of John W. Davis, Democratic nominee for president in 1924.
Scope and Content
This is a collection of correspondence of the McDonald family. Most of the letters contain family news, and a few of Julia McDonald Davis' letters are included. Also included are a number of invitations to social events in Louisville.

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