Public Library of Kentucky broadside

Descriptive Summary

Title
Public Library of Kentucky broadside
Date
1872 December 7
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet
Subjects
Public libraries--Kentucky.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by format.
Finding Aid Author
Finding aid prepared by Megan Mummey
Preferred Citation
2011MS143: [identification of item], Public Library of Kentucky broadside, 1872 December 7, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Reuben T. Durrett founded the Public Library of Kentucky, housed in Louisville, in 1870.
Scope and Content
The collection contains a broadside for the Public Library of Kentucky entitled Official Report. Gifts distributed by lot among ticket-holders, at the Second Grand Gift Concert for the benefit of the Public Library of Kentucky, at Louisville, Ky., Saturday, December 7th 1872.

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.

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.

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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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