Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Boonesborough Chapter Records, 1814-2011 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

By Kyle Beeler

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Collection Overview

Title: Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Boonesborough Chapter Records, 1814-2011

Predominant Dates:1895-2000

Primary Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Boonesborough Chapter (Richmond, KY) (1896-)

Extent: 4.13 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 08/04/2011. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Madison County (Ky.)--History., Women--Societies and clubs.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection is composed primarily of scrapbooks and old yearbooks for the DAR - Boonesborough Chapter. Within the scrapbooks are numerous newspaper articles which highlight community involvement by the DAR as well as topics of interest to the organization. Also within the scrapbooks are photos of pageants and community events, correspondence, calendars, programs, yearbooks, etc. There is a large, rolled certificate presented to the Boonesborough Chapter for their involvement in raising funds to preserve Thomas Jefferson's home at Monticello. There is also one small folder containing few pictures. The boxes containing yearbooks are ordered chronologically. Within the collection also exists numerous depositions for land cases.

Biographical Note

The Boonesborough Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized for the purpose of marking the site of this old fort whose erection was begun the day following the battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. The monument to these brave pioneer soldiers was unveiled June 5, 1907, with the members of the chapter and some three thousand guests present to witness it. When the flag enshrouding the monument was drawn aside, it showed the following inscription on the marker - "site of Ft. Boonesborough 1775-1783. In memory of the pioneers of Kentucky. Erected by the Boonesborough Chapter D.A.R. 1907." The chapter has continued striving to carry out its objectives of preservation of historic shrines and celebration of important milestones in our nation's history.

Subject/Index Terms

Madison County (Ky.)--History.
Women--Societies and clubs.

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Accruals: Place Names of Madison County, Kentucky was found in the book collection and added to the Chapter Records, 4-11-2017.

Acquisition Source: Elizabeth Burch

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Box 5],
[Box 6],
[Box 7],
[Folder OS 1: Jefferson Centennial Certificate, 1926],
[Folder OS 2: Daniel Boone, 1735-1820, 29 Jul 1931],
[All]

Box 1

Barcode: 31234014045841

Folder 1: DAR - Boonesborough Chapter Constitution and By-Laws, 1905

Small booklet containing the rules and regulations of the organization.

Folder 2: Chapter Yearbooks

Item 1: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1908: DAR year book/program for the year of 1908.
Item 2: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1912: DAR year book/program for the year of 1912.
Item 3: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1913: DAR year book/program for the year of 1913.
Item 4: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1915: DAR year book/program for the year of 1915.
Item 5: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1916: DAR year book/program for the year of 1916.
Item 6: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1917: DAR year book/program for the year of 1917.
Item 7: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1918: DAR year book/program for the year of 1918.
Item 8: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1919: DAR year book/program for the year of 1919.
Item 9: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1920: DAR year book/program for the year of 1920.
Item 10: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1921: DAR year book/program for the year of 1921.
Item 12: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1922: DAR year book/program for the year of 1922.
Item 13: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1923: DAR year book/program for the year of 1923.
Item 14: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1924: DAR year book/program for the year of 1924.
Item 15: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1925: DAR year book/program for the year of 1925.

Folder 3: Chapter Yearbooks

Item 1: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1926: DAR year book/program for the year of 1926.
Item 2: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1927: DAR year book/program for the year of 1927.
Item 3: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1928: DAR year book/program for the year of 1928.
Item 4: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1929: DAR year book/program for the year of 1929.
Item 5: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1930: DAR year book/program for the year of 1930.
Item 6: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1931: DAR year book/program for the year of 1931.
Item 7: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1932-1933: DAR year book/program for the years of 1931-1932.
Item 8: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1933-1934: DAR year book/program for the years of 1933-1934.
Item 9: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1934-1935: DAR year book/program for the years of 1935-1935.
Item 10: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1935-1936: DAR year book/program for the years of 1935-1936.
Item 11: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1936-1937: DAR year book/program for the years of 1936-1937.
Item 12: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1937-1938: DAR year book/program for the years of 1937-1938.
Item 13: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1938-1939: DAR year book/program for the years of 1938-1939.
Item 14: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1939-1940: DAR year book/program for the years of 1939-1940.
Item 15: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1940-1941: DAR year book/program for the years of 1940-1941.
Item 16: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1941-1942: DAR year book/program for the years of 1941-1942.
Item 17: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1944-1947: DAR year book/program for the years of 1944-1947.
Item 18: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1945-1946: DAR year book/program for the years of 1945-1946.
Item 19: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1947-1950: DAR year book/program for the years of 1947-1950.
Item 20: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1949-1950: DAR year book/program for the years of 1949-1950.

Folder 4: Chapter Yearbooks

Item 1: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1950-1953: DAR year book/program for the years of 1950-1953.
Item 2: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1953-1956: DAR year book/program for the years of 1953-1956.
Item 3: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1956-1959: DAR year book/program for the years of 1956-1959.
Item 4: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1959-1962: DAR year book/program for the years of 1959-1962.
Item 5: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1960-1961: DAR year book/program for the years of 1960-1961.
Item 6: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1961-1962: DAR year book/program for the years of 1961-1962.
Item 7: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1962-1965: DAR year book/program for the years of 1962-1965.
Item 8: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1964-1965: DAR year book/program for the years of 1964-1965.
Item 9: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1965-1968: DAR year book/program for the years of 1965-1968.
Item 10: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1966-1967: DAR year book/program for the years of 1966-1967.
Item 11: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1967-1968: DAR year book/program for the years of 1967-1968.
Item 12: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1968-1971: DAR year book/program for the years of 1968-1971.
Item 13: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1969-1970: DAR year book/program for the years of 1969-1970.
Item 14: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1970-1971: DAR year book/program for the years of 1970-1971.
Item 15: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1971-1974: DAR year book/program for the years of 1971-1974.
Item 16: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1972-1973: DAR year book/program for the years of 1972-1973.
Item 17: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1974-1977: DAR year book/program for the years of 1974-1977.
Item 18: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1975-1976: DAR year book/program for the years of 1975-1976.
Item 19: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1976-1977: DAR year book/program for the years of 1976-1977.
Item 20: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1977-1980: DAR year book/program for the years of 1977-1980.
Item 21: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1980-1983: DAR year book/program for the years of 1980-1983.
Item 22: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1983-1986: DAR year book/program for the years of 1983-1986.
Item 23: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1986-1989: DAR year book/program for the years of 1986-1989.
Item 24: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1992-1995: DAR year book/program for the years of 1992-1995.
Item 25: DAR Boonesborough Chapter Year Book, 1995-1998: DAR year book/program for the years of 1995-1998.

Folder 5: DAR of Kentucky Yearbooks

Item 1: DAR of Kentucky Year Book, 1910: DAR of Kentucky year book for the year of 1910.
Item 2: DAR of Kentucky Year Book, 1912: DAR of Kentucky year book for the year of 1912.
Item 3: DAR of Kentucky Year Book, 1922: DAR of Kentucky year book for the year of 1922.

Folder 6: Publications and Speeches

Item 1: Pardon Seekers and Brokers: A Sequel of Appomattox, Apr 1905: Journal article by J. T. Dorris which was printed in The Journal of Southern History.
Item 2: Central University, 1935: Journal article by J. T. Dorris which examines the history of Central University, now EKU.
Item 3: Madison Co. Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, 1937: Souvenir program for the celebration of Richmond's anniversary which provides an overview of events and also contains numerous ads from local businesses of the day.
Item 4: Booklet, 1934: Small booklet created by the Madison Co. Historical Society which examines their objectives as an organization, provides a menu of food, and lists the structure of the organization with names and positions.
Item 5: Daniel Boone Letter Copy, 19 October 1816: A copy of a letter written by Daniel Boone to his sister in 1816 which discusses current states of health as well as Christianity.
Item 6: Estill's Defeat: A recount of Estill's defeat at the Battle of Little Mountain in 1762.

Folder 7: Samuel Logan's Commission Book, 1814

Booklet containing tax figures. The booklet is bound by string.

Folder 8: 1884 Historical Exhibits

Item 1: Historical Exhibit, #1, 1884: Mayo vs Yeager. Pages 1-13. Depositions of Joseph Kennedy, William Bush, Yelverton Peyton, Michael Stoner, David Cook.
Item 2: Historical Exhibit, #2, 1884: Grubbs vs Lipscomb. Pages 19-56. Depositions of Stephen Hancock, George Hancock, Lawrence Thompson, David Lynch, Thomas Warren, Wm. Cradlebaugh, Samuel Henderson.
Item 3: Historical Exhibit, #3, 1884: Grubbs vs Lipscomb (contd). Pages 57-103. Depositions of Aquilla White, Jos. Proctor, James Berry, Wm. Williams, Hale Talbot, Wm. Irvine, Oswald Townsend, Jesse Hodges.
Item 4: Historical Exhibit, #4, 1884: Grubbs vs. Lipscomb, cont. Pages 104-125. Depositions of William Bush, Samuel Estill, William Cradlebaugh, Samuel Estill.
Item 5: Historical Exhibit, #5, 1884: Clay vs. Starns, Blythe's Heirs vs. Kincaid, Bush vs. James. Pages 14-18, 127-144.

Folder 9: 1884 Historical Exhibits

Item 1: Historical Exhibit, #6, 1884: Typescripts of letters from James Hogg, Richard Henderson and Co., and Silas Deane.
Item 2: Historical Exhibit, #6, 1884: Walker vs Montgomery, Bedinger vs Gilbert, Walker's Heirs vs Williams, Finney vs Clay, Meriwether's Heirs vs Wolfscale. Pages 146-171.

Box 2

Barcode: 31234013998024

Folder 1: 1884 Historical Exhibits

Item 1: Historical Exhibit, #9, 1884: Book number nine, Clay vs Reed. Pages 267-290. Depositions of Robert Miller, Archie Woods, Joseph Proctor, Thos. Warren, Jesse Hodges, David Lynch, Oswald Townsend, Nicholas Proctor, Samuel Estill, Rachael Proctor.
Item 2: Historical Exhibit, #10, 1884: Long's Heirs vs Reed, Fowler vs Lynch, Crew's Heirs vs Crew's Heirs, Reid vs Brown and Terrill. Pages 172-327.
Item 3: Historical Exhibit, #12, 1884: Journal of Col. Richard Henderson. Typescript of the journal detailing Col. Henderson's exploits in Kentucky to include travelling to Boonesborough and other locations.

Folder 2: Photographs

Item 1: Group Photo Outside: Group photo of eight ladies outside of a house.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 2: Group Photo Indoors: Group photo of eight ladies inside the home of Mrs. John Gibson Phelps.; Physical Description: 5x7
Item 3: Mrs. Mary Q. Covington: Photo of Mary Q. Covington on a sofa.; Physical Description: 5x7

Folder 3: Ephemera

Item 1: Kentucky Pioneer Folder, 1971: Draft materials for the Pioneer including a cover page and two other pages which contain old maps and boundaries of Boonesborough.
Item 2: Memorial to a Real Daughter, 2011: Memorial program for Elizabeth Calloway Buford Parkes.

Folder 4: Place Names of Madison County, 1940-1941

Folder 5: DAR Scrapbook, 1917-1940

Compilation of newspaper articles/photos, correspondence between the Boonesborough chapter and others, a DAR business card, programs for various events, and year books for the organization.

Box 3

Barcode: 31234014045361

Item 1: DAR Scrapbook, 1940-1949: Contains newspaper articles, programs, a credential card belonging to Mary Covington, correspondence, pictures, and some memorabilia.
Item 2: DAR Scrapbook, 1949-1951: Contains newspaper articles, correspondence between DAR chapters, a hand written letter, and a couple post cards.

Box 4

Barcode: 31234013998032

Item 1: DAR Scrapbook, 1897-1941: Collection contains a wide variety of material to include DAR year books, DAR programs, assorted other programs, newspaper items, notes on some pages, church agendas, wedding/death notices, correspondence, etc.
Item 2: DAR Scrapbook, 1921-1941: Contains DAR bulletins, directories, meeting information, etc. as well as numerous newspaper articles spanning various subjects. Also included are memorabilia items and some magazine/pamphlet-like material.
Item 3: DAR Scrapbook, 1925-1936: Primarily composed of photographs, but it also includes newspaper articles as well as a pamphlet which contains information on the chapter registrar.
Item 4: DAR Scrapbook, 1927-1941: Mostly newspaper articles about Daniel Boone. Also included are photos, programs, and some correspondence (copy of letter from Boone to Mrs. Mary Clay dated 1772.)

Box 5

Barcode: 31234014045379

Item 1: DAR Scrapbook, 1941: Compilation of newspaper articles/photos concerning flowers, trees, and local wildlife.
Item 2: DAR Scrapbook, 1940-1942: Contains newspaper articles, a place/names list of locations in Madison County, a road map, multiple historical notes as to the history of major roads in the county, numerous photos of local sites, obituaries, etc. This scrapbook is the basis for the publication Place Names of Madison County.
Item 3a: DAR Scrapbook, 1947-1955: Contains various flyers and pamphlets of the DAR, correspondence, newspaper articles/photos, and other items pertaining to the DAR.

Box 6

Barcode: 31234014045395

Item 1: DAR Scrapbook, 1959-1966: Contains articles pertinent to the DAR, supplemental yearbooks, yearbooks, and some correspondence.
Item 4: DAR Scrapbook, 1976-1986: Mostly newspaper articles, but there are other items such as a program for an ROTC awards ceremony, a piece of correspondence, and a map of the Richmond Cemetery along with information on a monument dedication to the Battle of Richmond.
Item 5: DAR Scrapbook, 1986-1993: Contains numerous photos of various events, multiple certificates, some correspondence, and a few newspaper articles. Also included are some awards and keepsake items.
Item 3: DAR Scrapbook, 1966-1968: Compilation of newspaper articles as well as two awards for the DAR honor roll.

Box 7

Barcode: 31234014045403

Item 1: DAR Scrapbook, 1973-1978: Compilation of newspaper articles and photos.
Item 2: DAR Scrapbook, 1948: Kentucky History from Newspapers of 1948. Compiled by Mary Q. Covington.

Folder OS 1: Jefferson Centennial Certificate, 1926

Certificate presented to the Boonesborough DAR for their contributions regarding preserving Thomas Jefferson's home at Monticello.

Barcode: 31234013922016

Folder OS 2: Daniel Boone, 1735-1820, 29 Jul 1931

Blueprint for a proposed cast bronze tablet by the Cincinnati Mfg. Co.

Barcode: 31234013922024

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Box 5],
[Box 6],
[Box 7],
[Folder OS 1: Jefferson Centennial Certificate, 1926],
[Folder OS 2: Daniel Boone, 1735-1820, 29 Jul 1931],
[All]