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Kunkel/Million Family Papers

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Telford Community Center

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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, 1892-1996Add to your cart.

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


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[Series 1: Subjects],
[Series 2: Telford Community Center],
[Series 3: Photographs],
[Series 4: Oversize],
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Series 2: Telford Community CenterAdd to your cart.
Box 14Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Telford Community Center - Board Meeting Journals Vol l - VI, 1954-1957Add to your cart.
A collection of notes and minutes from Telford Community Center board meetings.
Folder 14: Telford Community Center - Reports, 1966-1972Add to your cart.
Contains numerous handwritten reports about the Telford Community Center.
Folder 15: Telford Community Center - Schedules & Events, N/AAdd to your cart.
Contains numerous handwritten invites and schedules for the Telford Community Center.
Folder 16: Telford Community Center - Taxes, Budget, and Financial Reports, 1969-1972Add to your cart.
Contains different handwritten reports about the financial, taxes, and budget reports about the Telford Community Center.
Folder 17: Telford Community Center - Volunteer Handbook & Guides, 1970Add to your cart.
Contains a Boys Camp Staff Brief and other handwritten guides.
Box 15Add to your cart.
UnitID: 31234013797152
Folder 1: Telford Community Center - Board Meeting Minutes, 1957-1972Add to your cart.
A collection of notes and minutes from Telford Community Center board meetings
Folder 2: Telford Community Center - Budget and Payroll, 1970-1972Add to your cart.
A collection of budgets and payrolls from Telford Community Center
Folder 3: Telford Community Center - Church Documents, 1961-1964Add to your cart.
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, 1967-1971Add to your cart.
A collection of letters, receipts, and construction plan sketches.
Folder 5: Telford Community Center - Donations, 1961-1965Add to your cart.
A collection of letters and documents discussing the donations being made.
Folder 6: Telford Community Center - Donation Receipts, 1955-1958Add to your cart.
A collection of donation receipts.
Folder 7: Telford Community Center - Expenses, 1955-1965Add to your cart.
A collection of handwritten booklets that covers the expenses.
Folder 8: Telford Community Center - History, N/AAdd to your cart.
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, 1958-1977Add to your cart.
A collection of letters, articles, and other legal and bank documents concerning the Telford Community Center.
Folder 10: Telford Community Center - Memorials, 1955-1958Add to your cart.
A collection of handwritten memorials.
Box 16Add to your cart.
UnitID: 31234013797160
Folder 1: Telford Community Center - Receipts, 1955-1959Add to your cart.
A collection of receipts from gifts and other donations.
Folder 2: Telford Community Center - Receipts, 1965-1970Add to your cart.
A collection of receipts from gifts and other donations.
Folder 3: Telford Community Center - Records - Miscellaneous, 1970-1972Add to your cart.
A collection of handwritten documents recording different financial and other records.
Folder 4: Telford Community Center - Records - Miscellaneous, 1937-1970Add to your cart.
A collection of letters, records of books, and records of check books.
Folder 5: Telford Community Council - Personal Letters and Cards, 1959-1969Add to your cart.
A collection of letters and other cards.
Folder 6: Telford Community Center - Receipts/Expenses, 1955-1970Add to your cart.
A collection of receipts and other documents discussing the expenses of the Telford Community Center.
Folder 7: Telford Community Center - Receipts/Expenses, 1959-1973Add to your cart.
A collection of receipts and other documents discussing the expenses of the Telford Community Center.
Folder 8: Telford Community Center - Reports, 1955-1969Add to your cart.
A collection of reports concerning Telford Community Center.

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[Series 3: Photographs],
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