Scope and Contents: The Jere Sullivan Paper's cover a wide range of topics but focuses mainly on Sullivan's education efforts in Kentucky. The collection contains correspondence between Jere Sullivan and other political figures like Elliott Beard (Shelby County Attorney and Kentucky Legislator), Governor James B. McCreary, and Clarence Woods (Mayor of Richmond when Eastern was founded). In addition, there is correspondence between Mary Sullivan (Jere's sister) and Clarence Woods. The collection also includes legal documents that explain the creation of Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College. Those legal documents include information on Central University and Walters Collegiate Institute.