Madison's Heritage Clippings, 1969-2008 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Box 2

Folder 1: 1988 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1988

1988 features several interesting series on county people and institutions. Several articles deal with local legends Cassius M. Clay and Daniel Boone. There is also a series based on a 1906 directory which details old businesses in the county and other interesting facts. There is a good series on city schools from a 1926 bulletin, as well as a series on the Cane Spring Baptist Church. A few articles give some insight into the early history of Berea and others detail some of the treasures that may be found in the EKU archives. "Here's the Story of the Hermit of College Hill" gives one of the most curious and fascinating stories of our county's past.

Folder 2: 1989 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1989

The 1989 collection of Madison's Heritage features a good series on the Arlington House and the Hanger family. There is also a lengthy and interesting series profiling past Eastern faculty members based on information from professor Maude Gibson written in1936. There are also several articles on the impact of World War II on Madison County, as well as articles on buildings that once stood on Eastern's campus including Memorial Hall, Miller Gymnasium, and the faculty cottages. "Madison High Site has Long History" details the history of the site now occupied by Madison Middle School. "The Mystery of the Cast Iron Coffin" relates a quirky incident in our county's past.

Folder 3: 1990 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1990

Many articles in the 1990 Madison's Heritage collection deal with education in the county. There is a series on EKU's Crabbe Library and other articles about Eastern, Berea, Central University, and local high schools. "Why Did Model Disappear, Return?" gives insight into the school's struggle in the 1920s and '30s. Dr. Engle features several articles about sports in the county including the interesting articles, "District Once had Many Teams" and "All-Time High Score Remembered for 66 Years." Articles on corn and tobacco evidence our county's agricultural heritage. "How Well Do You Know Local History" gives a quiz to readers about Madison County history.

Folder 4: 1991 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1991

Articles from the 1991 collection are characterized by variety. There is a good series about the location of county schools based on a 1934 Madison County Health Department map. There are also several articles based on information gathered from a 1939 newspaper. "Women have Played Major Role in Local History" and "Separate Hospital for Blacks Died of Financial Causes" show the influence women and African Americans have had on the county. A few articles discuss different characteristics of our transportation system of the past. Several articles discuss disasters including fires, train wrecks, and tornadoes. "Rev. Breck Gave Much to Madison County" profiles Robert L. Breck, first Chancellor of Central University. "Court Day Celebration Lured Big Crowds Here" details an exciting occasion that was central to our county's monthly schedule.

Folder 5: 1992 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1992

The 1992 collection of Madison's Heritage articles features a variety of subject matter, with articles on education, events, transportation, and government among other topics. Dr. Grise gives an overview of the tornado that hit Madison County in 1974, during the fifth year of the Madison's Heritage column. Several articles give further information on Eastern including student life, dorm life, and the founding of the Stateland Farm. "School Nicknames, Colors" gives interesting information on local schools. Articles on the Battle of Richmond and Daniel Boone highlight some of the most important events in our county's history. "A Thumbnail History of Madison County" gives an overview of the early history of Madison County. "The Ferry at Poosey Ridge" details the ferries that once existed all around the county, while a series of articles on the RNIB Railroad describe this important railway. Several other articles give information on county Baptist churches.

Folder 6: 1993 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1993

1993 features a very good series based on French Tipton's chronology, one of the most important early sets of documents on our county's early history, now housed in the EKU Library Archives. The chronology tells the history of the county from 1785-1899, and the Madison's Heritage articles published in 1993 give an overview of Tipton's information on the 1820s through the turn of the century. The authors continue to reflect on events, people, and businesses that impacted the county after the beginning of the Madison's Heritage column through a long series on life in 1975. Other articles deal with courts, cars, and locals going to Missouri. "34 Madison Residents were Killed in WWI" reflects the service and sacrifice Madison Countians have given to their country.

Folder 7: 1994 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1994

The year 1994 features a series on early lawyers in Madison County based on a section of the French Tipton papers entitled "Lawyers and Lawmakers." There is also a series based on information from old 1960s Madison High Yearbooks. Several articles give background on the Blue Grass Ordnance (Army) Depot, one of the most important institutions in our county over the past century. There are also several articles on influential people in Madison County's history including Melvin E. Maddox, Green Clay Smith, and John Speed Smith. Dr. Grise recounts an important event in the history of Berea and Berea College in "Article Recalls Exodus of Teachers from Berea." Other articles discuss the history of opera houses in downtown Richmond and "Local Singer's Life was Like a Novel" profiles the intriguing life of nightclub singer Rio Burke. "'Madison's Heritage' Becoming Part of Madison's History" gives information and a history on the impact of the Madison's Heritage column.

Folder 8: 1995 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1995

1995 can be considered the yearbook edition of Madison's Heritage. The authors cover information gathered from yearbooks from Madison Central, Kirksville High, Waco High, and Berea High from different years from the late 1930s through the 1950s. There are also articles that feature the communities of Speedwell and Union City. A couple of articles give insight into the construction of the Clays Ferry Bridge. "Telford Center's Roots Began in Late 1890s" and "Turley House Holds Years of Local History" provide information about two buildings that are very important to Richmond's heritage. "Westinghouse was First Big-Name Factory" gives information on the important industry that came into the area around 1950. "Second St. 'Shoot-Out' Remembered at Death of Richmond Marshall" tells of the famous gunfight that took place in downtown Richmond.

Folder 9: 1996 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1996

There is a good series based on information from several issues of the Madison-Model High newspaper The Purple and White from the years 1937-39 featured in the 1996 collection of Madison's Heritage. There is also a series based on Kingston High yearbooks from the 1950s and there are other articles on Kingston High sports. A series on the Berea public school system describes schools from 1855-1930. The village of Peytontown is described in "Peytontown has Rich History of Railroads, Blacksmiths" and the historic home named Blythewood is discussed in "Details of 1840s Home, Blythewood, Remembered From 1990 Auction." Local character and beloved cook, Mammy Lou is profiled in "Clever Cook's Corn Breads Purchased Freedom for Herself and Her Family.

Folder 10: 1997 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1997

The 1997 collection of Madison's Heritage features several articles on Kingston High School from 1939-55 based on information from a 1992 reunion booklet. The series on the Madison-Model High 1940s newspaper, Purple and White is continued from 1996. There is also a series on the Berea Foundation School in the 1950s and a series about letters written to Richmond leaders in 1922 by Judge J.A. Sullivan. Other articles concern buildings on Eastern's campus, sports in the county, tobacco, and the Gibson Hospital. "Foster Music Camp's History Stretches from 1936" gives information on this enduring program.

Folder 11: 1998 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1998

The 1998 collection of Madison's Heritage offers information on a variety of subjects including education, businesses, government, and the early years in the county. There is a good series on Richmond High, the African American city school, as well as a few articles on the county rural schools, Berea Foundation, Eastern, and Central University. There is also a series on Richmond in 1937. "Madison County Did Its Part in the War of 1812" sheds additional light on the county's involvement in the nation's military struggles.

Folder 12: 1999 Madison's Heritage Articles, 1999

Folder 13: 2000 Madison's Heritage Articles, 2000

Folder 14: 2001 Madison's Heritage Articles, 2001

Folder 15: 2002 Madison's Heritage Articles, 2002

Folder 16: 2003 Madison's Heritage Articles, 2003