William H. P. Robertson manuscript
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- William H. P. Robertson manuscript
- Date
- 1964
- Extent
- 0.8 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Thoroughbred horse.
- Authors, American -- Kentucky.
- Horse racing.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged by page number.
- Preferred Citation
- 65m21: [identification of item], William H. P. Robertson manuscript, 1964, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- William H. P. Robertson wrote the The History of Thoroughbred Racing in America, which was published in 1964. The book covers the history of thoroughbred racing from colonial times until 1963. was written first published in 1964. The work covers the history of thoroughbred racing from colonial times to 1963. It is considered an authority on the topic.
- Scope and Content
- The William H. P. Robertson manuscript (dated 1964; 0.8 cubic feet; 2 boxes) consists of an edited, unbound typescript draft of The History of Thoroughbred Racing in America.
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
The History of Thoroughbred Racing in America manuscript, 1964
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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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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