Milford Overley papers

Abstract

The Milford Overley papers consist of the original manuscript for From the Cradle to the Grave: The Southern Confederacy, Its Birth, Its Struggle for Existence and Its Tragic Death.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Milford Overley papers
Date
1875-1920 (inclusive)
Creator
Overley, Milford
Extent
0.4 Cubic feet
Subjects
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by format.
Finding Aid Author
Finding aid prepared by Andrew McGraw
Preferred Citation
58M2 : [identification of item], Milford Overley papers, 1875-1920, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Milford Overley was a member of the 9th Kentucky Cavalry, C.S.A. Lexington, Ky. during the Civil War.
Scope and Content
The Milford Overley papers are mainly comprised of the original manuscript for From the Cradle to the Grave: The Southern Confederacy, Its Birth, Its Struggle for Existence and Its Tragic Death. Other materials in the collection include a scrapbook containing articles pertaining to the Civil War and Milford Overley.

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.

Contents of the Collection

Original handwritten articles, 1902-1920

  • Box 1, Folder 1
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From the Cradle to the Grave manuscript, pages 1-89, undated

  • Box 1, Folder 2
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From the Cradle to the Grave manuscript, pages 90-170, undated

  • Box 1, Folder 3
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From the Cradle to the Grave manuscript, pages 171-240, undated

  • Box 1, Folder 4
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Sharp family materials, 1914

  • Box 1, Folder 5
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Scrapbook, 1875-1903

  • Box 1, Folder 6
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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.

If you find description with problematic language that you think SCRC should review, please contact us at SCRC@uky.edu.