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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).
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Administrative Information
Repository:
Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives
Acquisition Source:
Million, Mary Kunkel, Estate (Carolyn Lopiccola, executor)
Box and Folder Listing
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Series 1: Subjects],
[Series 2: Telford Community Center],
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Series 3: Photographs],
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Series 4: Oversize],
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- 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.
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