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By Karly E. Lainhart, Trent Catlett
Collection Overview
Title: Kunkel/Million Family Papers, 1892-1996
Primary Creator: Kunkel, Mabel (1887-1981)
Extent: 6.81 Cubic Feet
Date Acquired: 11/16/1984
Subjects: Agriculture--Kentucky., Eastern Kentucky University, Education--Kentucky., Kentucky--History., Madison County (Ky.)--History., Madison Female Institute, Natural history--Kentucky., Telford Community Center, Thoroughbred horse., Tourism--Kentucky, Women--Societies and clubs.
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The bulk of the Kunkel Family Papers was compiled by Mabel Kunkel and consists of educational essays she wrote or materials she collected to use in the classroom. There is some personal correspondence scattered through the collection as well. Collected materials cover a wide variety of topics across the entire state of Kentucky and consist of state reports, brochures, pamphlets and more. A manuscript about Thoroughbred horses and horse farms of the Bluegrass is also included. However, most materials collected for Mabel Kunkel's book on Abraham Lincoln are not included in this collection. The papers also include records from the Telford Community Center for the years 1937-1977 and include board minutes, financial records, donor records and other notes and documents.
Collection Historical Note
John Adam Kunkel, was born in Ohio in 1859. He moved to Burgin in Mercer County, KY and married Lucy Matilda Cook (1863-1947). Kunkel had several occupations beginning with cooper, later a roofer and finally a teacher. He taught wood working and examples of his student's work can be seen in the photographs in the collection. His children were Katie Kunkel Holtzclaw(1883-1968), John Howard (1885-1983), Mabel (1887-1981), Kathleen Kunkel Griggs (1890-1977), Charles A. (1896-1965), Mary L. Kunkel Million (1898-1988), Oscar G. (1901-1972), Clarence (1904-1979), and Marion David (1907-1968).
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives
Acquisition Source:
Million, Mary Kunkel, Estate (Carolyn Lopiccola, executor)
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
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Series 2: Telford Community Center],
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Series 3: Photographs],
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- Series 1: Subjects
- Box 1
- UnitID: 31234013797020
- Folder 1: Baptist Student Union - Miscellaneous, 1946 - 1958
- Serving Circle minutes for July 15, 1946. 1957 Newspaper clippings from the Eastern Progress and Lexington Herald-Leader describing BSU meetings. Dedication program for the Baptist Student Center, upon which is written a September 21st, 1957 letter to Mr. and Mrs. Million from Secretary Pat Baker thanking them for refreshments and honoring a dedication ceremony. November and December 1957 YWA report submission to the WMU. Program for the annual BSU banquet on April 18, 1958.
- Folder 2: Bardstown, Kentucky - Miscellaneous, 1923 - 1932
- Souvenir postcard packet containing various depictions of religious figures. "The Old Kentucky Home", a description of the song and its history by Young E. Allison. April 1932 Chamber of Commerce pamphlet about the song "My Old Kentucky Home". Pamphlet for "The Stephen Foster Story", a musical drama by Paul Green. Pamphlet for "My Olde Kentucky Home" state park. Pamphlet for Talbott Tavern tours. Pamphlet describing "My Old Kentucky Home" state shrine.
- Folder 3: Berea, KY - Miscellaneous, 1940 - 1958
- Boone Tavern pamphlet and map of Berea College drawn by Harvey Meyer. Berea College pamphlet from 1940, entitled "Mirror of Mountains". "MADE in U.S.A.", a pamphlet by Thomas McRoberts Kreider for the Berea College Labour Program. Boone Tavern Hotel pamphlet detailing the contents of the tavern, published by Berea College Press. "Here's Berea...", a pamphlet about the Berea community, printed by Berea College Press in February 1958. Berea Chamber of Commerce pamphlet from 1950.
- Folder 4: Berea, Kentucky - Miscellaneous, 1950s - 1960s
- Boone Tavern postcard. Pamphlet about the life of Cassius Clay. "Mountain Life and Work" magazine, first issue, 1954. "Fireside Industries" booklet. "The Citizen" Golden Anniversary Jun. 30, 1939 printing. Berea Chamber of Commerce 1950 pamphlet. "Wilderness Road", 1956 Indian Fort Theater pamphlet by Paul Green. "Wilderness Road", 1955 Indian Fort Theater pamphlet by Paul Green. Map of Berea College campus. Newsletter containing information on Berea College. "The Berea Idea...", booklet by Francis S. Hutchins about Berea College containing photos of campus. "Wilderness Road", 1972 Indian Fort Theater pamphlet by Paul Green.
- Folder 5: Boonesborough, Kentucky - Miscellaneous, 1934 - 1975
- Society of Boonesborough Christmas Open House invitation to Mrs. James Q. Million. "Boonesborough Bi-Centennial", Sept. 3 1934 pamphlet. 1775 Fort Boonesborough informational pamphlet from Fort Boonesborough Bicentennial Office to Miss Mabel Kunkel.
- Folder 6: Bourbon County, Kentucky
- "Brief History of the Old Cane Ridge Meeting-House" informational pamphlet.
- Folder 7: Burgin County High School, 1899 - 1927
- Burgin High School Program, March 10, 1899. Piano Recital pamphlet by pupils of Miss Mary Lutie Kunkel for May 18, 1927. Burgin High School, "The Land of Dolls" playbill, coached by Mary Lutie Kunkel. "The Arrow", 1927 Burgin County High School yearbook. "Bobby Brewster's Rooster" playbill for Nov. 24, 1926, directed by Mary Lutie Kunkel.
- Folder 8: Caldwell High School, 1896 - 1916
- "The Violet '16", Caldwell High school yearbook of 1916. Report of Caldwell High School with catalogue of pupils and financial report for 1904-05. Caldwell High School Calendar, containing course of study, school catalogue, and faculty, also rules and regulations of the board of education. "The Caldwell Monthly", September 1897 newsletter. "The Caldwell Monthly, November 1896 newsletter. Caldwell High School colour postcard.
- Folder 9: Calendars, 1944 - 1951
- 1944 calendar from Sun Life Assurance company of Canada. "Home Makers' Calendar", 1950. "The Kitchen Recipe Calendar", 1951. "Fairmont Foods Company Calendar", 1951.
- Folder 10: Chamber of Commerce, 1932 -
- 1940 Map of Richmond, compliments of Richmond Chamber of Commerce. 1970 Map of Richmond, Compliments of Richmond Chamber of Commerce. 1933 Annual Report from Officers and Directors of Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
- Folder 11: Collins, Stephen Foster, 1939 - 1940
- Letter to Mr. Hodges acknowledging the receipt of 100 copies of "Songs of Stephen Foster" by Will Earheart, from Mabel Kunkel. October 21, 1939 request for 100 copies of "Songs of Stephen Foster. Letter to Mabel Kunkel from Louise Houser requesting 60 copies of "Songs of Stephen Foster". Letters requesting/acknowledging receipt of copies of "Songs of Stephen Foster 1939 - 1940.
- Folder 12: Committee for Kentucky, 1947
- "Kentucky Pulls Itself Up By Its Own Bootstraps", by Harry W. Schacter, President of the Committee for Kentucky, 1947. Inventory Conference summary of Kentucky's communities, dated January 26, 1950, sponsored by Committee for Kentucky.
- Folder 13: Committee for Kentucky Reports, 1941-1949
- Committee for Kentucky reports on Manufacturing, Health, Public Welfare, Labor, and the Blueprint for a Greater Kentucky.
- Folder 14: Committee for Kentucky Reports
- Committee for Kentucky reports on the constitution, agriculture, taxation, and housing.
- Folder 15: Corbin, Kentucky
- Corbin Kentucky Chamber of Commerce pamphlet.
- Folder 16: Correspondence - Miscellaneous, 1928-1979
- Postcards.
- Folder 17: Correspondence - Miscellaneous, 1937 - 1957
- Cards from Hannah to Tabatha. Card. Story of Christmas pamphlet to Cliff and Nancy in Louisville, KY. Julian Blake letters. Kentucky State Forest Service letter discussing their crew and forest areas. Paducah Board of Trade letter discussing information about Paducah. Different state governments and boards letters to the Kunkel family regarding information that they requested.
- Box 2
- UnitID: 31234013797038
- Folder 1: Correspondence - Miscellaneous, 1958-1985
- Postcards, letters, cards, etc. congratulating and thanking Mabel Kunkel before retirement; Mabel Kunkel replies to some of thank you notes; notes and letters from Business and Professional Woman's Club congratulating Mabel on "Teacher of the Year" award; other postcards and letters about "Teacher of the Year" award; corresponding notes about Abraham Lincoln; Thank you letter about donations to organizations; Christmas letters from nieces and nephews; election info. papers; invitations to professional events; certificate from "The 15,000 Club".
- Folder 2: Correspondence - Notes - Miscellaneous, 1936-1951
- Letters from Richmond Public Schools, Office of Superintendent discussing land and house ownership.
- Folder 3: Danville, Kentucky, No date
- Pamphlets - 1 from the Ephraim McDowell Memorial, 1 from Wilderness Road Village of the Arts.
- Folder 4: Dept. of Conservation - Frankfort, KY, 1950
- 2 Booklets from Division of Flood Control and Water Usage - 1 for KY River, 1 for Licking River.
- Folder 5: Dept. of Conservation - Frankfort, KY, 1952
- 1 booklet from Division of Flood Control and Water Usage - Green River.
- Folder 6: Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College, 1934-1960
- 2 schedules, concert program, Jubilee Program, newspaper clippings, event schedules, reunion guest list, written historical paper about college and surrounding area.
- Folder 7: Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College, 1936-1976
- Post card booklets belonging to Mabel Kunkel, anniversary event program for library, Governor's Banquet program, dinner invitations, dedication programs, school schedules, tour guide pamphlet, Weaver Health Building and Student Union Building photograph, map of campus.
- Folder 8: Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College World Affairs Club, 1934-1935
- 2 Annual dinner programs.
- Folder 9: Eastern Kentucky University, 1951-1977
- Baptist Student Union pamphlet, dinner program, graduation program, graduation invitation, building dedication programs, anniversary programs, banquet program.
- Folder 10: Elizabethtown, KY, 1932-1938
- Brown-Pusey House program, The Lincoln Family booklet, Elizabethtown 1779-1879 booklet.
- Folder 11: Fairs and Fairmakers of Kentucky, 1942
- Volume 1: Agricultural Societies of "Fairs and Fairmakers of Kentucky".
- Box 3
- UnitID: 31234013797046
- Folder 1: Correspondence - First Baptist Church, 1966-1977
- A letter of resignation from Ernest N. Perry as the Pastor at First Baptist Church on October 4, 1967. Ernest was the pastor at First Baptist for over 23 years. A letter to the church members regarding the selection of a new pastor from Fred Engle, chairman of Search Committee in August of 1977.
- Folder 2: First Baptist Church - Richmond, 1929-1940
- Yearbooks and church directories from 1929-1940 at First Baptist Church.
- Folder 3: First Baptist Church - Richmond, 1915-1978
- Church bulletin form programs and services
- Folder 4: First Baptist Church - Financial Statements/minutes, 1940-1966
- Tentative budgets for the year at the church with membership sheets.
- Folder 5: First Baptist Church Financial Statements and minutes, 1968-1978
- Proposed budgets and business meeting minutes.
- Folder 6: First Baptist Church - History, 1942-1977
- Newspaper clippings, letters, invitations to a fellowship dinner, and a sketch of the new construction of the First Baptist Church.
- Folder 7: First Baptist Church - W.M.U., 1946-1981
- Woman's Missionary Union meeting schedules, letters, and handwritten recorded minutes.
- Folder 8: First Baptist Church - Women's Missionary Union Yearbooks, 1936-1957
- Published books for the Women's Missionary Union with officer names and meeting schedules.
- Folder 9: First Baptist Church - Women's Missionary Union Yearbooks, 1957-1964
- Published books for the Women's Missionary Union with officer names and meeting schedules.
- Folder 10: The First Christian Church, 1944-1980
- Published newsletters and centennial bulletins from First Christian Church in Richmond, Kentucky.
- Folder 11: Frankfort, Kentucky - Miscellaneous, 1939-1970
- Report of the Department of Revenue by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1950. A Tour Kentucky Catalog published by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for free distribution. The 1935 Kentucky State Parks Annual by the state capitol of Frankfort, Kentucky.
- Box 4
- UnitID: 31234013797053
- Folder 1: Frankfort, Kentucky - Miscellaneous, 1924-1949
- Brochure about Governor's Mansion, booklet of facts about Kentucky, a conservation booklet for kids, guide to Frankfort and the Old Capital, a booklet about the Brown family of Liberty Hall, and a pamphlet about Kentucky's floral clock
- Folder 2: Correspondence - George Peabody College for Teachers, 1978
- Letters between Miss Kunkel and Ms. Anne Stewart of the Education Library in Nashville, Tennessee talking about trying to find information on Miss Kunkel's father.
- Folder 3: Harrodsburg, Kentucky - Miscellaneous, 1924-1950
- A pamphlet that gives history of Harrodsburg, a booklet discussing tablets in Harrodsburg, a pamphlet on Graham Springs, a pamphlet about the play "The Legend of Daniel Boone", a program for the dedication of the Memorial Dental Office and honoring the pioneer dentists of Kentucky, a program of Harrodsburg 176th Homecoming, a postcard of Harrodsburg that opens up to show different famous locations, a souvenir program that discusses the historic past of Kentucky, a program for the dedication of a federal monument in Harrodsburg by Franklin D. Roosevelt, and a copy of a marriage license and bond of W.F. Booker, Washington County Court Clerk.
- Folder 4: Herrington Lake, N/A
- A housing ad for Kentucky Michigan Log Cabins, A map of the Chimney Rock Vacation Homes located on Herrington Lake, and a booklet that describes Herrington Lake and the housing that resides there.
- Folder 5: Hindman Settlement School, 1902-1937
- A small booklet of the history and construction of the Hindman Settlement School, a booklet showcasing the area around the Hindman Settlement School, a booklet on the story of the Hindman Settlement School, and a story about the Hindman Settlement School.
- Folder 6: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- Information over Kentucky Thoroughbreds, horse racing in Kentucky, the Kentucky Derby and their race records starting from 1875 - 1952.
- Folder 7: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- A written report over a number of horses and farms in Kentucky, such as Kentucky Derby winning horse Man O' War.
- Folder 8: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- A continued report over a number of horses and farms in Kentucky.
- Folder 9: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- More of the report over the farms and horses in Kentucky, this had more of a focus on the farms.
- Folder 10: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- More of the report over the farms and the horses in Kentucky, also includes more information about Man o' War.
- Box 5
- UnitID: 31234013797061
- Folder 1: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- Handwritten and typed essays about horseracing in KY.
- Folder 2: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- Handwritten and typed essays about horseracing in KY.
- Folder 3: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- Different horse estates in KY typed and handwritten,
- Folder 4: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- Specific horses and horse farms in KY.
- Folder 5: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- Specific racing events and KY Derby statistics.
- Folder 6: Horses and Horse Farms of the Bluegrass, 1952
- Specific horse farms in the bluegrass.
- Folder 7: Correspondence - Commonwealth of KY - Miscellaneous, 1931-1976
- Geological surveys in KY. official letters to Miss Kunkel and other letters written by Miss Kunkel to other state departments.
- Folder 8: KY Agriculture, N/A
- Essay about KY Agriculture with crop prices and records.
- Folder 9: KY Agriculture - Miscellaneous, 1929-1946
- Agricultural and industrial KY pamphlet, experiments, negro population, extension work in KY agriculture.
- Box 6
- UnitID: 31234013797079
- Folder 1: Kentucky Agricultural Statistics Pub., 1948-1950
- Publications about Kentucky agricultural statistics including important crops, livestock, and farm values from 1948-1950. The 1948 version is prepared under Direction of Agricultural Production and Marketing Commission. The 1950 version is prepared by the Office of the Agricultural Statistician for Kentucky.
- Folder 2: Kentucky club Woman Publication, 1956
- This publication of Kentucky Club Woman Vol. 45 No.3 is from August to September 1956.
- Folder 3: KY Coal - Miscellaneous, 1949
- The first booklet is Character and Extent of Land Stripped for Coal in Kentucky, published in December, 1949 by Robert W. Merz at the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Kentucky. The second booklet is research publication of Strip Mining in Kentucky by the Legislative Research Commission.
- Folder 4: Kentucky Academy of Science Correspondence, 1932-1940
- Letter to Miss Mabel Kunkel regarding the KY Academy of Science in Lexington Ky.
- Folder 5: KY Education - Miscellaneous, 1931-1949
- Catalogs and publications Education for Kentucky Schools done by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- Folder 6: KY Education - Miscellaneous, N/A
- Publications about professors at different colleges of Ky.
- Folder 7: KY Education - Miscellaneous, N/A
- Handwritten essays about Education in Kentucky and Non-State Schools by Mabel Kunkel.
- Folder 8: KY Education - Miscellaneous, N/A
- This folder includes Miss Mabel Kunkel's math notes and stitch ideas for burlap. It also Includes examples of stitches she made.
- Folder 9: KY Education - Miscellaneous, 1952-1961
- Publications of Education in Kentucky bulletins. Includes Kentucky in Books, Pamphlets, and Films published by the Department of Education in January 1956 and Kentucky English Bulletin published by the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English in Fall, 1961.
- Box 7
- UnitID: 31234013797087
- Folder 1: KY Education - Miscellaneous, 1908-1980
- A pamphlet with letters of recommendations for Prof. Edward P. Kelly, including one from James K Patterson, A bulletin from the Madison County Retired Teachers Association1982 Necrology Service, Mabel Kunkel is listed in the "In Memoriam" section. A bulletin for the first annual meeting of the Central Kentucky Education Association, held at Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College on November 28-29, 1930. Course catalog and academic code for Lorretto Junior College in Nerinx, year unspecified. A pamphlet advertising the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville Kentucky, from 1926. It describes the course of study, treatment of children and other information. Left inside is newspaper clipping from 1938 mentioning that the Danville School has 115 years of history and currently 352 students, this clipping was underlined in places and had writing at the top. Also, the annual report of the Richmond Public Schools from 1908-1909, with Edward P. Kelly mentioned as principal of the high school, and Mabel Kunkel mentioned as a 5th grade teacher in the high school.
- Folder 2: KY Education, 1906-1982
- Constitution and By-Laws of the Kentucky Education Association, with most recent amendment being voted on April 14, 1950. Eastern Kentucky Review Vol. XX, No. 3 August 1926 "The Training School" By R.A. Edwards. Kentucky School Journal Volume VII, Number 9, May 1929, mailed to Mabel Kunkel. Kentucky School Journal Vol. 13, No. 1 September 1934 mailed to Mabel Kunkel, index card between pages 4 and 5 "The Children of Daniel and Rebecca Bryan Boone", Between pages 48 and 49, a cutout photo of Daniel Boon's child hood home. between pages 54 and 57 (55/56 are cutout) there is a cutout of a photograph of a painting of Daniel Boone. Kentucky School Journal Vol. 11, No. 4 December, 1932, mailed to Mabel Kunkel.
- Folder 3: KY Folk Music, 1936-1950
- Pamphlet, Twenty-Five Kentucky Folk Ballads Vol. 1, Copyright 1936, printed by Transylvania printing company, and contains sheet music. Pamphlet, Kentucky Composers and Compilers of Folk Music, Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs, 1950, history of composers in Kentucky, printed by the State Journal.
- Folder 4: Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs - Miscellaneous, 1921-1951
- Year book of Saturday Matinee Musicale of Richmond, Kentucky, 1950-51. Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs Club Directory, November 1, 1922, with the name "Miss Mary Lutie Kunkel" written at top, Miss Kunkel is also listed as the secretary for Richmond's Federation of Music Clubs. Bulletin for the Second Annual Convention of the Kentucky State Federation of Music Clubs, held May 18-19, 1922 at the Lexington College of Music. Yellow ribbon with "Kentucky", "Official", and "Music" printed on it, and "Registrar", written in marker or pen. Program for Organization of Kentucky State Federation of Musical Clubs, with Miss Mary Lutie Kunkel listed as Registrar on the back.
- Folder 5: KY Game and Fish Commission Reports, 1920-1934
- Kentucky Game and Fish Commission reports from 1920-1928, 1931-1934, "True Sportsmanship" pamphlet from the Third Annual Sportsmen's Convention 1927, "Relation between the Sportsmen and the Landowners and other suggestions from the Kentucky Game and Fish Commission" 1928.
- Folder 6: KY Government - Miscellaneous, 1941
- Handwritten and typed documents concerning the Department of Highway and the different highways in Kentucky.
- Folder 7: KY Government - Miscellaneous, 1941
- Handwritten and typed documents listing the Governors and Lieutenant Governors of Kentucky, handwritten documents listing the Government and Governmental Agencies of Kentucky, document about the Kentucky National Guard, other handwritten documents listing Kentucky commissions.
- Folder 8: KY Government - Miscellaneous, N/A
- Contains typed documents about iron and other minerals, handwritten documents about the Counties of Kentucky and Their Governments, and handwritten documents about the County Health Department.
- Box 8
- UnitID: 31234013797095
- Folder 1: KY Government - Miscellaneous, 1928-1951
- Various publications pertaining to Kentucky government including multiple publications of Kentucky's Constitution. This folder contains the following publications: Kentucky's Constitution by Estill Reeves, Published by the University of Kentucky. Kentucky State Government: Where do we go from here? A report from The Committee on Function and Resource of State Government.
- Folder 2: KY Health/Medicine - Miscellaneous, 1931-1942
- This folder includes a copy of the Kentucky Medical Journal from 1942 about abdominal surgery written by Ephraim McDowell and George Martin. Bulletin of the Department of Health this was the 12th issue and was published in July of 1936 by the Department of Health. Issue number 2 of the Bulletin of the State Board of Health of Kentucky in September, 1931. This issue was about medical and health laws in Kentucky.
- Folder 3: KY Highways, 1950-1953
- The fourth revised edition of the Historic Kentucky Highway booklet published by Kentucky Department of Highways. Contained brochures for both highway 80 and the Mountain Highway. Historic Kentucky Highways published by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort, KY.
- Folder 4: KY Historical Society Bulletin, 1983-1984
- Contains 2 issues of The Bulletin of the Kentucky Historical Society. Includes Volume 9, issue 5 and Volume 10 issue 3 from June 1984.
- Folder 5: Correspondence - Kentucky Historical Society, 1926-1957
- Various letters between the Kentucky State Historical Society and librarians in regards to obtaining documents.
- Folder 6: KY History - Miscellaneous, 1941
- Manuscript created Mable Kunkel for classroom use.
- Folder 7: KY History - Miscellaneous
- Contains two bound notebooks filled with notes including information about well known people, homes and churches. It includes information about counties in near proximity.
- Folder 8: KY Industry - Miscellaneous, 1930-1940
- Contains a Classified Directory of Kentucky Industries, Industrial Survey of 112 Kentucky Towns as of 1930 from the Kentucky Progress Commission and a copy of Kentucky Factories and Mechanical Establishments from the Department of Industrial Relations from 1940.
- Folder 9: KY Industry - Miscellaneous, 1946-1957
- Brochures about various business and industries including information about vocational schools, human resources, Kyrock Handbook, KY on the March brochure and a book titled Tobacco Production in Kentucky from the Kentucky Agricultural Extension Service from 1945.
- Folder 10: KY Military - Miscellaneous, 1929
- Contains one issue of Kentucky Guardsman from April 1929 published by and for The Kentucky National Guard.
- Box 9
- UnitID: 31234013797103
- Folder 1: KY Pottery - Miscellaneous, 1929-1965
- A collection of materials related to Mabel Kunkel's pottery including pamphlets for Waco Potteries and Cornelison Pottery
- Folder 2: KY Progress Commission - Miscellaneous, 1947
- A brief outline of accomplishments and under takings so far in the work of advertising and developing Kentucky
- Folder 3: KY Railroads, 1935-1940
- A history of the Kentucky railroads and letters to Mabel Kunkel relating to various railroads companies.
- Folder 4: KY Religion - Miscellaneous, 1976
- The Long-Range Plan by the Kentucky Baptist Childcare Program.
- Folder 5: KY Resources, 1941
- Classroom materials about Kentucky Minerals and Resources written by Mabel Kunkel.
- Folder 6: KY Resources, 1941
- Classroom materials about Kentucky Natural Resources and Industries written by Mabel Kunkel
- Folder 7: KY Resources
- Classroom materials about Kentucky Forestry and the Natural Forest Resources of Kentucky
- Folder 8: KY Resources
- A nature study by Mabel Kunkel and updated materials about the mineral resources of Kentucky.
- Folder 9: KY Rock Asphalt Co., 1942-1950
- Letters to Mabel Kunkel from the Kentucky Rock Asphalt Co. addressing her grievances.
- Folder 10: KY State Capitol - Miscellaneous, 1931-1966
- Informational booklets about the Kentucky State Capitol.
- Folder 11: KY State Fair, 1942-1951
- A daily program directory for the Kentucky state fair, "Fairs and Fair Makers of Kentucky" compiled by workers of the Kentucky Writers' Project of the Work Project Administration in Kentucky.
- Folder 12: KY State Parks Biennial Report, 1928-1931
- Box 10
- UnitID: 31234013797111
- Folder 1: KY Reservations & State Parks, 1929-1954
- Kentucky state park pamphlets for general information on various state parks.
- Folder 2: KY State Parks, 1941
- Revised in 1941 by a geography teacher, handwritten notes for monuments in KY state parks.
- Folder 3: KY State Parks
- Documented about parks and shrines both state and national.
- Folder 4: KY Tourism, 1934-1979
- Kentucky tourist guides and activities throughout the state
- Folder 5: KY Tourism, 1937
- General History of the state of Kentucky
- Folder 6: KY Water - Miscellaneous, 1941-1956
- Information of water ways in Kentucky as well flood control information
- Folder 7: Wild Life and Forestry - Miscellaneous, 1925-1951
- Information on the wildlife of Kentucky and Hunting restoration
- Folder 8: Wild Life and Forestry - Miscellaneous, 1924-1950
- General information on the Wildlife of Kentucky and Statistics
- Box 11
- UnitID: 31234013797129
- Folder 1: Kentucky Wildlife and Forestry - Miscellaneous, 1936
- Nature Sketch book by UK
- Folder 2: Kunkel artifacts, 1968-1969
- Published articles from the Kunkel family.
- Folder 3: Letter from the Secretary of War, 1932
- About the Kentucky River and Licking River letters.
- Folder 4: Lexington, KY, 1940-1955
- Family documents from Lexington- not from one specific family.
- Folder 5: Lexington, KY - Miscellaneous, 1977
- Lexington tourism pamphlets
- Folder 6: Correspondence - the Lexington Herald Leader, 1940-1941
- Folder 7: Lincoln County, KY, N/A
- Pamphlets for the William Whitley house and the Stanford birthday celebration invitation
- Folder 8: London, KY - Miscellaneous, 1957
- Levi Jackson state park maps and tourist info
- Folder 9: Louisville, KY - Miscellaneous, 1941-1956
- Two Kentucky Derby pamphlets, one pamphlet Children in KY
- Folder 10: Louisville, KY - Miscellaneous, 1928-1942
- Louisville business books, pamphlets.
- Folder 11: Louisville, KY - Miscellaneous, 1926-1950
- Louisville tourism pamphlets and newspaper
- Folder 12: Louisville, KY and Nashville R.R. Co., 1950
- Annual report and 100th anniversary history
- Folder 13: Correspondence with the Courier - Journal in Louisville, 1931-1940
- Productions stats of her crops, letter about the bridge in Louisville times
- Box 12
- UnitID: 31234013797137
- Folder 1: Madison County, 1960s
- Various information on Richmond KY
- Folder 2: Madison Co. Health Department, 1932-1933
- Annual update on the Madison County Health Department
- Folder 3: Madison Co Ed History, 1857-1932
- Past Education taught in Madison County KY
- Folder 4: Madison Co. Historical Society, 1923-1936
- Contains the Madison County Historical Society Centennial banquet pamphlets.
- Folder 5: Madison Female Institute, 1912
- Contains The Madisonian and the 56th Annual Alumnae Banquet pamphlet for the Madison Institute.
- Folder 6: Madison High School Alumni Banquet Programs, 1933-1954
- Contains Madison High School Alumni Banquet Programs from 1933-1954.
- Folder 7: Madison High School - Miscellaneous, 1903-1956
- Contains postcards, a book called "Good Citizenship", grading reports, a class poem, handwritten documents, class rows, and class schedules.
- Folder 8: Madison High School - Miscellaneous, 1933-1958
- Contains the Parent Teacher Association Yearbook 1955-56, "Jane Eyre" theatre pamphlet, "Little Women" theatre pamphlet, Report of the Visiting Committee on the Evaluation of Madison High School, a thank you letter from Mabel Kunkel, letter correspondences, and a Madison High Senior commencement exercise pamphlet.
- Folder 9: Madison High School - Miscellaneous, 1954-1958
- Contains faculty dinner books, The Madison High Faculty Honors, song lyric books, class of 1954 roster, letters from Mabel Kunkel, bell schedules, and class schedules
- Folder 10: Magoffin Institute, Salyersville Kentucky, 1955
- Contains a booklet called "Magoffin" and the Magoffin Messenger.
- Folder 11: Mammoth Cave, KY, 1916
- Contains postcards from Mammoth Cave and letters to and from Mable Kunkel.
- Folder 12: Mayo Clinic - Miscellaneous, 1948-1949
- Contains handwritten documents, a map of different hotels, Directory of Homes and Apartments, letters to Mable Kunkel, The Stevens Chicago hotel receipt, Hotel Damon note, and registration notes.
- Folder 13: Middlesboro, Kentucky, N/A
- Contains two pamphlets about Middlesboro, Kentucky.
- Folder 14: Correspondence - Million, 1901-1989
- Contains postcards.
- Folder 15: Million Family - Miscellaneous, 1895-1930
- Contains a Valentine card, a postcard, monthly reports, a report card, a party invitation, and a supplies list.
- Folder 16: Paducah, KY, 1941
- Contains the 1941 Paducah Viewbook and a postcard.
- Folder 17: Pattie A. Clay Hospital, 1892-1986
- Contains a letter thanking the Million family for their donation, "By-Laws of the Board of Directors for The Pattie A. Clay Infirmary 1892" book, "Night and Day" book, handwritten documents, a pamphlet asking why should you donate to the Pattie A. Clay Infirmary Building Fund Campaign, and a dinner invitation.
- Folder 18: Personal Documents, 1965
- Contains an annual dues sheets, a receipt, a button, an address book, newspaper clippings, letters, and handwritten documents.
- Folder 19: Pikeville Co. Kentucky, N/A
- Contains a pamphlet about Pikeville.
- Box 13
- UnitID: 31234013797145
- Folder 1: Pine Mountain Settlement School, 1938-1952
- A collection of materials related to the Pine Mountain Settlement School including newsletters, a memorial for the Creech family, and a Pine Mountain Calendar from 1943
- Folder 2: Powell Co., KY
- An information pamphlet describing the history of Daniel Boone and Pilot Knob
- Folder 3: Programs - Miscellaneous, 1922-1945
- A collection of concert programs
- Folder 4: Richmond, KY, 1958
- Contains a pamphlet about Richmond and the Industrial Resources Richmond, Kentucky book.
- Folder 5: Richmond, KY Churches - Miscellaneous, 1927-1982
- Contains postcards and the Annals of The First Presbyterian Church book.
- Folder 6: Richmond City Schools, 1950-1959
- Contains a progress report, faculty lists, and two Richmond City School manuals.
- Folder 7: Richmond Daily Register, 1934-1976
- Contains handwritten documents, letters, and newspaper articles.
- Folder 8: Richmond, KY/Madison Co., N/A
- Contains postcards, a Madison County Courthouse book, the Cecilian Club book, a governor dedication sheet, The Grant House sheet, Madison County Building & Loan Association, a pamphlet about Richmond, Boonesboro Beach Resort pamphlet, and the Scenic South pamphlet.
- Folder 9: Richmond, KY - Madison Co., N/A
- Contains the Open House in Kentucky pamphlet, newspaper clippings, 1951-1952 and 1963-1964 Yearbook of the Women's Club of Richmond, Kentucky, Richmond Commercial Club book, Madison County Civil War Centennial pamphlet, Information for Visitors pamphlet, The Madison County Horse Show programs, and a sheet about Dr. William L. Hockaday.
- Folder 10: Correspondence - Richmond Public Library, 1943
- Contains a letter.
- Folder 11: Scenic South Publications, 1953-1954
- Contains the May 1953 and April 1954 editions of the Scenic South programs.
- Folder 12: Shakertown, KY, 1921-1940
- Contains Old Shakertown program, souvenir folder of Shakertown Inn, Shakertown in Kentucky pamphlet, a postcard, souvenir folder of Harrodsburg, KY, My Olde Shaker Bells book, Shakertown book, Old Shakertown and the Shakers, and a Pleasant Hill September Festival program.
- Folder 13: Shelby Co. Kentucky, 1941-1942
- Contains information about Lincoln Institute of Kentucky pamphlet.
- Folder 14: Correspondence - The J.B. Speed Memorial Museum, 1932-1940
- Contains letters.
- Folder 15: Correspondence - Springmeyer, 1906-1910
- Contains postcards.
- Folder 16: Photographs
- Box 14
- Barcode: 31234013797178
- Folder 1: Ashland, KY - Miscellaneous, 1948-1950
- Contains a numerous amount of pamphlets about Henry Clay, a program about Ashland products, a program about the new bridge being opened at Clay's Ferry, a catalogue of Henry Clay Items in Ashland, and a pamphlet called The Ashland Quick Step.
- Folder 2: Thomas J. Stone Correspondence, 1963-1973
- Contains numerous letters and a newspaper articles.
- Folder 3: Thomas J. Stone Correspondence, 1974-1977
- Contains numerous letters and a newspaper article.
- Folder 4: First Baptist Church, 1944-1973
- Contains different newspaper articles about the First Baptist Church and a flyer promoting who the pastor is.
- Folder 5: First Baptist Church - The Informer, 1976-1989
- Contains multiple editions of The Informer.
- Folder 6: Kunkel Biographical Documents, 1968-1976
- Contains pictures and newspaper articles about the Kunkel family.
- Folder 7: KY Pottery, 1939-1996
- Contains newspaper articles about pottery.
- Folder 8: Russell, Frank Lester, 1910
- Contains letters.
- Folder 9: U.S.D.A. Correspondence, N/A
- Contains typed letters.
- Folder 10: U.S. History - Notes, N/A
- Contains handwritten notes about a history class.
- Folder 11: University of Kentucky - Correspondence, 1933-1951
- Contains typed letters.
- Folder 12: Wickliffe, KY, N/A
- Series 2: Telford Community Center
- Box 14
- Folder 13: Telford Community Center - Board Meeting Journals Vol l - VI, 1954-1957
- A collection of notes and minutes from Telford Community Center board meetings.
- Folder 14: Telford Community Center - Reports, 1966-1972
- Contains numerous handwritten reports about the Telford Community Center.
- Folder 15: Telford Community Center - Schedules & Events, N/A
- Contains numerous handwritten invites and schedules for the Telford Community Center.
- Folder 16: Telford Community Center - Taxes, Budget, and Financial Reports, 1969-1972
- Contains different handwritten reports about the financial, taxes, and budget reports about the Telford Community Center.
- Folder 17: Telford Community Center - Volunteer Handbook & Guides, 1970
- Contains a Boys Camp Staff Brief and other handwritten guides.
- Box 15
- UnitID: 31234013797152
- Folder 1: Telford Community Center - Board Meeting Minutes, 1957-1972
- A collection of notes and minutes from Telford Community Center board meetings
- Folder 2: Telford Community Center - Budget and Payroll, 1970-1972
- A collection of budgets and payrolls from Telford Community Center
- Folder 3: Telford Community Center - Church Documents, 1961-1964
- A collection of church documents from Telford Community Center, including a letter in regards to First Presbyterian Church, notes from the church, and papers concerning the First Presbyterian Church.
- Folder 4: Telford Community Center - Construction Project & Receipts, 1967-1971
- A collection of letters, receipts, and construction plan sketches.
- Folder 5: Telford Community Center - Donations, 1961-1965
- A collection of letters and documents discussing the donations being made.
- Folder 6: Telford Community Center - Donation Receipts, 1955-1958
- A collection of donation receipts.
- Folder 7: Telford Community Center - Expenses, 1955-1965
- A collection of handwritten booklets that covers the expenses.
- Folder 8: Telford Community Center - History, N/A
- A collection of handwritten and typed documents discussing the history of the Telford Community Center.
- Folder 9: Telford Community Center - Legal, Constitution, and Bank Docs, 1958-1977
- A collection of letters, articles, and other legal and bank documents concerning the Telford Community Center.
- Folder 10: Telford Community Center - Memorials, 1955-1958
- A collection of handwritten memorials.
- Box 16
- UnitID: 31234013797160
- Folder 1: Telford Community Center - Receipts, 1955-1959
- A collection of receipts from gifts and other donations.
- Folder 2: Telford Community Center - Receipts, 1965-1970
- A collection of receipts from gifts and other donations.
- Folder 3: Telford Community Center - Records - Miscellaneous, 1970-1972
- A collection of handwritten documents recording different financial and other records.
- Folder 4: Telford Community Center - Records - Miscellaneous, 1937-1970
- A collection of letters, records of books, and records of check books.
- Folder 5: Telford Community Council - Personal Letters and Cards, 1959-1969
- A collection of letters and other cards.
- Folder 6: Telford Community Center - Receipts/Expenses, 1955-1970
- A collection of receipts and other documents discussing the expenses of the Telford Community Center.
- Folder 7: Telford Community Center - Receipts/Expenses, 1959-1973
- A collection of receipts and other documents discussing the expenses of the Telford Community Center.
- Folder 8: Telford Community Center - Reports, 1955-1969
- A collection of reports concerning Telford Community Center.
- Series 3: Photographs
- Box 16
- Folder 9: Photographs
- Item 71: John A. Kunkel and Boys with Birdhouses, 1929
- Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church. Pictured are: Paul Burgess (front left), John Kunkel (front right), Paul Fife (back left).
- Item 72: Unidentified Woman and Children
- Item 73: May James
- Later Mrs. Snow.
- Item 74: Unidentified Boy
- This boy is also in image number 2020a001-072.
- Item 75: Unidentified Woman
- Item 76: John A. Kunkel, 1897
- Item 77: John A. Kunkel and Lucy Matilda Kunkel, 1889
- Creator: Reimann, Jos. (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Item 78: Oscar and Mary Lutie Kunkel, ca 1903
- Item 79: Mabel and Howard Kunkel, ca 1889
- Creator: Reimann, Jos. (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Item 80: Mary Lutie Kunkel Million, 1927
- Item 81: Unidentified Man
- Item 82: First Baptist Church
- Easter decorations by Mary Q. Million.
- Item 83: First Baptist Church
- Easter decorations by Mary Q. Million.
- Item 84: Unidentified Man and Child
- Item 85: School Bulletin Board
- Titled 'Abraham Lincoln is Remembered.'
- Item 86: Mary Lutie Kunkel Million
- Item 87: Walter, 1975
- As Tamino in 'The Magic Flute.'
- Item 88: Women in Historic Costume
- Pictured are: Mrs. Barnes, Ruth Walker, Mr. Barnes, Mary Lutie Million.
- Item 89: Women in Historic Costume
- Pictured are: Mrs. Gumbert, Mrs. Hacker, Mrs. Castleberry, Mrs. Burgessm Mrs. White.
- Item 90: Women in Historic Costume
- Pictured are: Mrs. C.M. Canfield, Mrs. Lackey, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. McConnell.
- Item 91: Women in Historic Costume
- Pictured are: Reverend and Mrs. Breland.
- Item 92: Women in Historic Costume
- Pictured are: Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Schilling.
- Item 93: Mabel Kunkel, 1921
- At Peabody College with gym teacher and unidentified woman.
- Item 94: Marion and Talitha Kunkel
- Item 95: Mabel Kunkel in Cap and Gown, 1935
- University of Kentucky. Includes negatives of similar poses.
- Item 96: Mabel Kunkel in Cap and Gown, 1935
- University of Kentucky. Includes negatives of similar poses.
- Item 97: Mabel Kunkel in Cap and Gown, 1924
- Eastern Kentucky University.
- Item 98: John A. Kunkel and Daughters
- Item 99: Unidentified Couple
- Item 100: Schoolhouse and Family Cabins, Old Fort Harrod
- Creator: Cline Photo
- Item 101: Old Fort Harrod-Pioneer Memorial State Park
- Creator: Cline Photo
- Item 102: Mansion Museum, Pioneer Memorial State Park
- Creator: Cline Photo
- Item 103: Federal Monument-Pioneer Memorial State Park
- Creator: Cline Photo
- Item 104: McGinty Cabin-Old Fort Harrod
- Creator: Cline Photo
- Item 105: Confederate Room-Mansion Museum-Pioneer Memorial State Park
- Creator: Cline Photo
- Item 106: Unidentified Family
- Item 107: ? Meyer
- Father of Mrs. John David Kunkel.
- Item 108: Unidentified Family in Burgin, KY
- Item 109: Kunkel Family Watermelon Party
- Same day as image 2020a001-040.
- Item 110: Kunkel Family
- Pictured are (l-r): (front row) Oscar, Lutie, Marion, Clarence, ?; (middle row) Kathleen, Mary Lutie, Charles, Carl; (back row) John A., Mabel.
- Item 111: Kunkel Sisters
- Pictured are: Mabel Kunkel (left).
- Item 112: Kunkel Family
- Item 113: School Bulletin Board
- Titled 'Abraham Lincoln is Remembered.'
- Item 114: Bandstand in front of the Madison County Courthouse
- Item 115: Madison High School Students on Stage
- Students are carrying flags and wearing sashes with names of wars the United States has participated in.
- Item 116: Mabel Kunkel
- This is the photo used in her book.
- Item 117: Richmond Graded School Faculty, 1920 ca.
- This is Caldwell School. Pictured are: First Row (l-r) ?, Norma Guinchigliani, Bessie Dudley, Florence ?, Georgia Powell, Mary Martin, Geneva McCarthy, Stella Phelps; Middle Row (l-r) Superintendent D.W. Bridges, Alma Rice, Curraleen Smith, Mary A. Baldwin, Leigh White, ?; Back Row (l-r) Mr. Sam Jones, J.A. Kunkel, Curtis McKinney, Stella ?, Julia Springer, Mable Kunkel (image cut out), ? Dickerson.
- Box 17
- UnitID: 31234013921950
- Item 1: Four generations (mother) group photo
- Item 2: Katie, Teresa Barger & guest of Katie's
- Item 3: Mt. Moriah Church Mercer County, 1892
- Item 4: Shawnee Run Church Great Grandfather Cook Monument
- Item 5: High Bridge
- Item 6: Train at Burgin
- Item 7: Great Grandmother Stone's home
- Item 8: Katie and Friends (Party)
- Item 9: Buzzards view on Dix River
- Item 10: Mary L., Helen, and Louise (Beach)
- Item 11: Ferry
- Item 12: Family
- Item 13: Family
- Item 14: Two unidentified portraits of women
- Item 15: Wooden Tables in room
- Item 16: Wooden Tables and Chair in room
- Item 17: Boys sitting on wooden tables and chairs
- Item 18: Boys sitting in chairs
- Item 19: Wooden chairs and tables (shop class)
- Item 20: Wooden chairs and tables (shop class)
- Item 21: Wooden table and chairs outside
- Item 22: Wooden tables
- Item 23: Boys around wooden tables
- Item 24: 6 boys around tables
- Item 25: Wooden furniture
- Item 26: Wood Shop Class
- John Edmund Powell, Clarence Ballard, Earl Gilson and class.
- Item 27: Wood Shop Class
- Item 28: Women in Wood Shop
- Item 29: Wood Shop
- Item 30: Boys in Wood Shop Class
- Box 18
- UnitID: 31234013921968
- Item 31: Women and Man in Wood shop
- Item 32: Man in Wood Shop
- Item 33: Man in Wood Shop
- Item 34: Boys in wood shop (Outside?)
- Item 35: Wood Shop furniture
- Item 36: Wood Shop Class
- Item 37: Wood Shop Boys
- Box 19
- UnitID: 31234013921976
- Item 38: Katie And Girls Tea Party
- Item 39: Schoolfields Drug Co. Burgin Ky.
- Item 40: Our Family (Watermelon Party)
- Item 41: King Mill, Kemp Mill
- Item 42: Katie - 4 Generations (2nd plate) Grandmother
- Item 43: Charles and Carlos
- Item 44: Burgin (?) Howard and Old Cousin W.
- Item 45: Ruby Ware
- Item 46: Howard in Field
- Item 47: Charles and Carlos
- Item 48: Oscar Age 6 mos.
- Item 49: Wm. Meredith
- Item 50: Katie and Cousin Willie
- Item 51: Lutie Lear Watermelon Party
- Item 52: Aunt Lena and Lutie Lear
- Item 53: Great Grandma Stone
- Item 54: Uncle Jesse
- Item 55: May L. Baby Picture
- Item 56: Katie, Howard, Mabel, and Kathleen
- Item 57: Katie
- Item 58: Stanley
- Item 59: Uncle Jesse
- Item 60: Great - Grandmother
- Item 61: Howard, Bess, and Louise
- Item 62: Uncle Jesse
- Item 63: Helen, Louise, ? Marion
- Item 64: Lutie
- Item 65: Home at Burgin
- Item 66: Katie
- Item 67: Katie
- Item 68: Stanley
- Item 69: Howard and Daisy
- Item 70: Dad's Manual Training Class
- Series 4: Oversize
- Folder OS 1
- UnitID: 31234013921893
- Item 1: Visit Madison County
- Publication of the Madison County Newsweek.
- Item 2: Legend of Daniel Boone, 1975
- Publication of the Madison County Newsweek.
- Item 3: Fort Boonesborough State Park, 1976
- Publication of the Madison County Newsweek.
- Item 4: Salute to Fort Boonesborough State Park, 1977
- Publication of the Madison County Newsweek.
- Folder OS 2
- UnitID: 31234013921901
- Item 1: Class Photo of School for Executives, 1950
- University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Creator: Black Photo, Madison, WI
- Item 2: Madison County Courthouse, 1957
- Item 3: Hometown Minstrel Show, 1958
- Item 4: School Census Reports, 1913-1914
- School is not named by all home addresses are in Richmond.
- Folder OS 3
- UnitID: 31234013921935
- Item 1: Harrodsburg Democrat, 20 Jun, 1890
- Souvenir edition.
- Item 2: Harrodsburg Herald, 17 Jun, 1927
- George Rogers Clark edition.
- Item 3: Harrodsburg Herald, 12 Jun, 1931
- Dedication of Lincoln Marriage Temple.
- Item 4: Harrodsburg Herald, 17 Jun, 1932
- Ground broken for federal memorial.
- Item 5: Harrodsburg Herald, 16 Nov, 1934
- Kentucky welcomes Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- Item 6: Harrodsburg Herald, 16 Nov, 1934
- Pioneer memorial souvenir edition.
- Item 7: Harrodsburg Herald, 23 Nov, 1934
- President dedicates pioneer marker.
- Folder OS 4
- UnitID: 31234013921943
- Item 1: Elihu Barker Map Facsimile
- Item 2: Filson's Kentucky Map Facsimile
- Item 3: Purple and White, 2 Jun, 1936
- Publication of Madison High School
- Item 4: Purple and White, 18 Feb, 1938
- Publication of Madison High School
- Item 5: Purple and White, 3 Jun,1941
- Publication of Madison High School
- Item 6: Purple and White, 15 Jan, 1943
- Publication of Madison High School
- Item 7: Richmond Daily Register, 22 Apr, 1927
- Partial issue.
- Item 8: Journal and Sentinel, 24-Apr-38
- Paper from Winston-Salem, NC. Issue about R.J. Reynolds Tobacco.
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