Richard J. Colbert scrapbooks, 1959-1963

Descriptive Summary

Title
Richard J. Colbert scrapbooks, 1959-1963
Creator
Colbert, Richard J., 1918-
Extent
1 Reel of microfilm.
Subjects
Colbert, Richard J.
Municipal government--Records and correspondence--Kentucky--Lexington.
Mayors.
Lexington (Ky.)--History.
Clippings.
Scrapbooks.
Photoprints
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Mayor. Richard J. Colbert was Mayor of Lexington, Kentucky from 1959 to 1963.
Scope and Content
These are the scrapbooks of Richard J. Colbert during his term of office as mayor of Lexington, Kentucky. Included in the scrapbooks are photographs, newspaper articles and photoprints, correspondence and certificates relating to events during his term as mayor.

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