Nathaniel Gray Rochester scrapbook, 1908-1912
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Nathaniel Gray Rochester scrapbook, 1908-1912
- Creator
- Rochester, Nathaniel Gray
- Extent
- 0.2 cubic feet (1 box)
- Subjects
- Rochester, Nathaniel Gray, 1889-?.
- University of Kentucky.
- Lexington (Ky.)
- College life -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
- Students -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
- Men -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
- Scrapbooks.
- Arrangement
- This collection is arranged according to its original order.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Nathaniel Gray Rochester was born January 28, 1889 in Marion, Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky from 1908-1912 and graduated with an A.B. degree in Arts and Sciences. While attending the University, Rochester was involved with the Patterson Literary Society, of which he served as treasurer. He was also a member of the Patterson Society, the Debating Team, and Varsity Baseball (1908). He served as class representative and class orator, and was also valedictorian for his graduating class.
- Scope and Content
- The Nathaniel Gray Rochester scrapbook contains news clippings, photographs, programs, and personal correspondence documenting Rochester's time as a student at the University of Kentucky, 1908-1912. Rochester graduated in 1912. Subjects of the photographs include athletics, an all faculty group portrait, individual faculty portraits, and unidentified school buildings. Clippings also relate to baseball activities in which he participated.
Contents of the Collection
Scrapbook
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Table of Contents
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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.
Requests
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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.
If you find description with problematic language that you think SCRC should review, please contact us at SCRC@uky.edu.
