Kunkel/Million Family Papers, 1892-1996 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

By Karly E. Lainhart, Trent Catlett

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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

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.

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:

[Series 1: Subjects],
[Series 2: Telford Community Center],
[Series 3: Photographs],
[Series 4: Oversize],
[All]

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

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