Sydney Combs Papers, 1965-1974 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

By Deborah L. Boggs

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Collection Overview

Title: Sydney Combs Papers, 1965-1974

Predominant Dates:1965-1974

Extent: 2.0 Folders

Arrangement: Chronological.

Date Acquired: 07/02/1982

Subjects: Cooper, John Sherman, 1901-1991., Historic buildings., Madison County (Ky.)--History--20th century., White Hall (Ky.)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains correspondence regarding the state acquisition of Cassius Marcellus Clay's estate from his descendants. Clay's estate is known as White Hall and is located in northern Madison County. The Capital City Heritage Commission, later renamed Kentucky Heritage Commission, was heavily involved on the state level trying to make White Hall a state shrine. Also found within this collection are various correspondence involving Senator John Sherman Cooper and his hard work of getting S. 3035 passed, which created a national program for the preservation of additional historic properties throughout the nation. John Sherman Cooper was a very prominent Republican Senator in Kentucky during the mid-twentieth century.

In addition, information can also be found regarding the persistence of Mrs. Combs to place several local historic sites on the national registry.

Subject/Index Terms

Cooper, John Sherman, 1901-1991.
Historic buildings.
Madison County (Ky.)--History--20th century.
White Hall (Ky.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Access Restrictions: No restrictions.

Acquisition Source: Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Combs

Acquisition Method: Donation

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Folder:

[Folder 1: Correspondence, 1965-1969],
[Folder 2: Correspondence, 1970-1974],
[All]

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1965-1969: This folder contains 49 letters concerning the acquisition of the home of Cassius Marcellus Clay, White Hall, by the state of Kentucky. There are nine other items in this folder that relate to the acquisition of White Hall. There are several letters to and from Senator John Sherman Cooper, who is a prominent Republican politician in Kentucky. Senator Cooper was the driving force for the passage of S. 3035 on 11 Jul 1966. The last few items in this folder include newspaper clippings that were published in local newspapers relating to White Hall. There is also a list created by Mrs. Combs that gives the steps that she took in the interest of White Hall becoming preserved.; Barcode: 31234013927932
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1970-1974: This folder contains 46 letters concerning the additions of historic places to the National Trust for Historic Preservation Registry. Many letters are to and from the Kentucky Heritage Commission concerning local properties to be added to the national registry. Includes informational sheet about area attractions.; Barcode: 31234013927940