Richards/McKinney Family Papers, ca. 1900-1997 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

By Alisha Rhymer

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Collection Overview

Abstract

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection Historical Note

Subject/Index Terms

Administrative Information

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Correspondence

Box 1

UnitID: 3 1234 01392371 7

Folder 1: Lillie Ammerman Correspondence, 1974-1988

Letters from Lillie Mae Ammerman, a Christian missionary working from Kenya, Africa, reporting on her work in Kenya

Folder 2: Ayres Family Correspondence, 1943-1974

Correspondence from Lottye and A.T. Ayres to Mary Frances McKinney/Richards

Folder 3: Sam and Lib Beckley Correspondence, 1966-1991

Correspondence from Sam and Lib Beckley to Mr. & Mrs. Richards. Sam Beckley rented a room from the Richards during his time at EKU and remained close with them.

Folder 4: Robert Berryman Correspondence, 1922-1924

Correspondence from Robert Berryman to Mary Frances McKinney, while she was away at Peabody school.

Folder 5: Bladen Family Correspondence, 1964-1977

Correspondence from Bladen Family (Ann, Susan, and Major Bladen). The Richards stayed with Major Bladen during part of their trips to Europe.

Folder 6: Brumley Family Correspondence, 1970-1987

Correspondence from Carroll and Tommy Brumley to Mary Frances and Dick.

Folder 7: Ralph E. Burns Correspondence, 1943-1944

Correspondence from Ralph Burns to Mary Frances McKinney. They appear to write to each other frequently while Ralph is in the military, and have a very close relationship according to correspondence.

Folder 8: Ralph E. Burns Correspondence, 1944

Continued correspondence from Ralph to Mary Frances while he is in the military

Folder 9: Ralph E. Burns Correspondence, 1945

Continued correspondence from Ralph to Mary Frances while he is in the military

Folder 10: Ralph E. Burns Correspondence, 1946-1971

Continued correspondence from Ralph to Mary Frances while he is in the military. Later, Ralph marries a woman named Frances and continues to write from Oregon.

Folder 11: Ralph E. Burns Correspondence, 1972-1976

Correspondence from Ralph to Mary Frances while he lives in Oregon.

Box 2

UnitID: 3 1234 01392372 5

Folder 1: Burns Family Correspondence, 1943-1972

Correspondence from Ralph Burns and Family (Frances, wife, and some children). Ralph and Frances name two of their children after the Richards.

Folder 2: Burns Family Correspondence, 1973-1989

Correspondence from Ralph Burns and Family

Folder 3: Carrell Family Correspondence, 1971-1980

Correspondence from Ruthie and Gussie Carrell to the Richards.

Folder 4: Kuo Chou Wu Correspondence, 1980-1986

Correspondence from Kuo Chou Wu, a former student of R.R. Richards, who writes from China. Also includes Eastern Alma Mater in Chinese.

Folder 5: Anne R. Cole Correspondence, 1964-1989

Correspondence from Anne Cole to Mary Frances and Dick. Anne Cole frequently writes from various locations across Europe, presumably traveling

Folder 6: Lillian Cook, 1952-1989

Correspondence from Lillian Cook. Lillian is R.R. Richards' sister. She writes to both Dick and Mary Frances throughout.

Folder 7: Clara Mae Currie Correspondence, 1974

Correspondence from Clara Mae Currie to Mary Frances Richards

Folder 8: Fred and Ruth Dial, 1968-1988

Correspondence from Fred and Ruth Dial to Mary Frances and Dick

Folder 9: Bob and Jean Dickman, 1950-1985

Correspondence from Bob and Jean Dickman to both Mary Frances and Dick

Box 3

UnitID: 3 1234 01392373 3

Folder 1: Minnie Gibbs Correspondence, 1965-1987

Correspondence from Minnie Gibbs to both Mary Frances and Dick

Folder 2: Clarence Gifford Correspondence, 1968-1974

Correspondence from Clarence H. Gifford to both Mary Frances and Dick

Folder 3: Griggs Family Correspondence, 1938-1986

Correspondence from various members of the Griggs family. Mary Frances' mother, Leatha, was a Griggs before marrying Mary Frances' father.

Folder 4: Martha Grinstead Correspondence, 1965-1970

Correspondence from Martha Grinstead to Mary Frances.

Folder 5: Harris Family Correspondence, 1967-1976

Correspondence from Elam and Maym Harris, to both Mary Frances and Dick. The letters are typically addressed as, "Dear Cousins"

Folder 6: Cotton Jennings Correspondence, 1974-1992

Correspondence from Cotton to Mary Frances and Dick. Cotton is Tommye McKinney's sister.

Folder 7: "Saunders" Jewell Correspondence, 1970-1975

Correspondence from "Saunders" to Mary Frances

Folder 8: Cora K. Lee Correspondence, 1966-1980

Correspondence from Cora Lee mostly to Mary Frances, although sometimes addressing both Mary Frances and Dick

Folder 9: Ida B. Lewis Correspondence, 1971-1983

Correspondence from Ida Lewis to Mary Frances

Folder 10: MaCauley Family Correspondence, 1964-1988

Correspondence from Minnie Maud and Eleanor MaCauley to the Richards, from Canada.

Folder 11: McDavitt Family Correspondence, 1964-1989

Correspondence mostly from Martha McDavitt to the Richards. Martha McDavitt is the child of Mary Frances' sister, Walker.

Folder 12: David and Tommye McKinney Correspondence, 1928-1964

Correspondence from David and Tommye to the Richards. David McKinney is Mary Frances' brother. Much of the correspondence here is from Tommye to Mary Frances.

Folder 13: David and Tommye McKinney Correspondence, 1965-1969

Correspondence from David and Tommye to the Richards. David McKinney is Mary Frances' brother. Much of the correspondence here is from Tommye to Mary Frances.

Box 4

UnitID: 3 1234 01392374 1

Folder 1: David and Tommye McKinney Correspondence, 1970-1978

Correspondence from David and Tommye to the Richards. Much of the correspondence here is from Tommye to Mary Frances

Folder 2: David and Tommye McKinney Correspondence, 1979-1980

Correspondence from David and Tommye to the Richards. Much of the correspondence here is from Tommye to Mary Frances

Folder 3: David and Tommye McKinney Correspondence, 1981-1983

Correspondence from David and Tommye to the Richards. Much of the correspondence here is from Tommye to Mary Frances

Folder 4: David and Tommye McKinney Correspondence, 1985-Undated

Correspondence from David and Tommye to the Richards. Much of the correspondence here is from Tommye to Mary Frances

Folder 5: Edith McKinney Correspondence, 1941-1974

Correspondence from Edith to the Richards. Most of the correspondence here is to Mary Frances.

Folder 6: Elsie/Elsa McKinney Correspondence, 1965-1997

Correspondence from Elsie/Elsa Richards. Included in her correspondence was two handkerchiefs from former suitors.

Folder 7: Lillian McKinney Correspondence, 1968-1986

Correspondence from Lillian McKinney to Mary Frances and Dick

Box 5

UnitID: 3 1234 01392375 8

Folder 1: Margaret McKinney Correspondence, 1971-1981

Correspondence from Margaret to the Richards.

Folder 2: Parks McKinney Correspondence, 1928-1981

Correspondence from Parks McKinney to the Richards. Early correspondence is just to Mary Frances, but later correspondence includes Dick as well.

Folder 3: Leeta McClellan Correspondence, 1936-1986

Correspondence from Leeta to the Richards. Early correspondence is just to Mary Frances, but later correspondence includes Dick.

Folder 4: Lucy Montjoy Correspondence, 1935-1937

Correspondence from Lucy to the Richards. Early correspondence is just to Mary Frances, but later correspondence includes Dick.

Folder 5: J.W. Moore Correspondence, 1970-1974

Correspondence from J.W. Moore to the Richards.

Folder 6: Griggs Moores Correspondence, 1928-1975

Correspondence from Griggs Moores to the Richards.

Folder 7: Griggs Moores Correspondence, 1976-1980

Correspondence from Griggs Moores to the Richards.

Folder 8: Griggs Moores Correspondence, 1981-1986

Correspondence from Griggs Moores to the Richards.

Folder 9: Josephine Nagel Correspondence, 1973-1977

Correspondence from Josephine "Jo" Nagel to Mary Frances

Folder 10: Owen Family Correspondence, 1941-1986

Correspondence from various members of the Owens Family to the Richards

Folder 11: Phelps Family Correspondence, 1966-1991

Correspondence from various members of the Phelps Family to the Richards

Folder 12: Powers Family Correspondence, 1938-1977

Correspondence from Powers family to the Richards. Much of the correspondence is from Babs, who is very close to Mary Frances.

Folder 13: Powers Family Correspondence, 1978-1989

Correspondence from Powers family to the Richards. Much of the correspondence is from Babs, who is very close to Mary Frances.

Box 6

UnitID: 3 1234 01392376 6

Folder 1: Kim Richards/Finocchiaro Correspondence, 1972-1989

Correspondence from Kim Richards (later Kim Finocchiaro) to the Richards - she is Dick's niece.

Folder 2: Jan Richards Correspondence, 1979-1990

Correspondence from Jan Richards to the Richards. She is Dick's niece.

Folder 3: Robert Richards Correspondence, 1947-1973

Correspondence from Dick's brother, Robert Richards, to both Mary Frances and Dick.

Folder 4: Robert Richards Correspondence, 1974-1988

Correspondence from Dick's brother, Robert Richards, to both Mary Frances and Dick.

Folder 5: William and Myrtle Richards Correspondence, 1964-1989

Correspondence from Dick's brother and sister-in-law, to both Mary Frances and Dick.

Folder 6: Robinson Family Correspondence, 1969-1983

Correspondence from various members of the Robinson family to the Richards

Folder 7: Romeijn-Dugdale Correspondence, 1965-1991

Correspondence from the Romeijn-Dugdale Family to the Richards. The Romeijn-Dugdales are from Baarn, Netherlands.

Folder 8: Maxine Simpson Correspondence, 1987-1988

Correspondence from Maxine to Dick Richards.

Folder 9: Raymond Somers Correspondence, 1968-1988

Correspondence from Raymond "Ray" Somers, to the Richards.

Folder 10: Staton Family Correspondence, 1964-1989

Correspondence from the Staton family to the Richards

Folder 11: J.W. Stocker Correspondence, 1964-1970

Correspondence from J.W. Stocker to the Richards.

Folder 12: Virginia Story Correspondence, 1969-1986

Correspondence from Virginia Story to Mary Frances

Folder 13: Swofford Family Correspondence, 1937-1977

Correspondence from various members of the Swofford family to the Richards. Mary Frances' sister, Walker, married Oscar Swofford.

Folder 14: Swofford Family Correspondence, 1978-1986

Correspondence from various members of the Swofford family to the Richards. Mary Frances' sister, Walker, married Oscar Swofford.

Box 7

UnitID: 3 1234 01392377 4

Folder 1: Harold Wicklund Correspondence, 1970-1989

Correspondence from Harold Wicklund to the Richards.

Folder 2: Withers Family Correspondence, 1968-1988

Correspondence from Withers family to the Richards.

Folder 3: Woodward Family Correspondence, 1957-1983

Correspondence from various members of the Woodward family to the Richards.

Folder 4: Lola Young Correspondence, 1964-1970

Correspondence from Lola Young, signed as "Aunt Lola", to the Richards

Folder 5: "Robins" Correspondence, 1943-1950

"Robins" Correspondence - Letters sent between Mary Frances, siblings, and cousins to keep family in-touch.

Folder 6: Travel Planning Correspondence, 1964

Correspondence from hotels, car rentals, etc. planning for the Richards' European trip

Folder 7: "Hanging of the Greens" Correspondence, 1945-1979

Correspondence to nearby churches and from the EKU president regarding the "Hanging of the Greens" event on EKU's campus

Folder 8: Correspondence from Richards to others, 1936-1959

Correspondence from Mary Frances and Dick to friends and family, as well as to businesses and personal interests.

Folder 9: Correspondence from Richards to others, 1964-1986

Correspondence from Mary Frances and Dick to friends and family, as well as to businesses and personal interests.

Folder 10: Mary Frances to R.R. Richards, 1944

Correspondence from Mary Frances to Dick while he is away in the military. These letters offer candid evaluations of the situation at Eastern during the war years.

Folder 11: Correspondence from R.R. Richards, 1986-1988

Correspondence from Dick to friends, and professional or personal interest

Folder 12: Misc. Correspondence to David and Tommye, 1937-1984

Correspondence to David and Tommye McKinney, not from the Richards

Folder 13: Misc. Correspondence to Curtis McKinney, 1935-1980

Correspondence to Curtis McKinney, not from the Richards

Folder 14: Misc. Correspondence to Leatha and David McKinney, 1923-1960

Correspondence to Mary Frances' parents, Leatha and David. Not from the Richards

Folder 15: Correspondence to Swofford Family, 1922-1965

Correspondence to the Swofford Family, not from the Richards

Folder 16: Misc. Correspondence not to or from Richards, 1919-1988

Correspondence to various individuals, not to or from the Richards

Folder 17: Hospice Correspondence, 1987

Correspondence to Dick from Madison County Hospice after Mary Frances' death

Folder 18: U.S. Social Security and U.S. Treasury Correspondence, 1980

Correspondence to and from Mary Frances, to the Social Security and U.S. Treasury offices, regarding a lost paycheck to Mary Frances.

Box 8

UnitID: 3 1234 01405687 1

Folder 1: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1921-1930

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1920-1930

Folder 2: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1934-1935

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1934-1935

Folder 3: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1936

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently in the year 1936

Folder 4: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1937-1943

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1937-1943

Folder 5: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1944-1947

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1944-1947

Folder 6: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1950-1954

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1950-1954

Folder 7: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1961-1964

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1961-1964.

Folder 8: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1965-1968

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1965-1968.

Folder 9: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1969-1970

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1969-1970.

Folder 10: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1971-1973

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1971-1973.

Box 9

UnitID: 3 1234 01392378 2

Folder 1: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1974

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently in the year 1974.

Folder 2: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1975

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently in the year 1975.

Folder 3: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1976-1978

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently in the year 1976-1978.

Folder 4: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1979-1980

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1979-1980.

Folder 5: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1981-1982

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1981-1982.

Folder 6: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1983-1984

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1983-1984.

Folder 7: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1985-1995

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently from 1985-1995.

Box 10

UnitID: 3 1234 01392379 0

Folder 1: Miscellaneous Correspondence, Undated

Correspondence from various individuals who did not write frequently. This correspondence is undated.

Folder 2: Thank You Cards/Letters, 1941-1979

Thank you correspondence to the Richards from various individuals

Folder 3: Thank You Cards/Letters, 1980-1988

Thank you correspondence to the Richards from various individuals

Folder 4: Postcards, 1935-1979

Postcards from various individuals and various locations - 1935-1979

Folder 5: Postcards, 1980-1989

Postcards from various individuals and various locations - 1980-1989

Folder 6: Mixed/Richards Sympathy Correspondence, Undated

Various pieces of sympathy correspondence to the Richards, separate because the sympathy is not clear who has passed.

Folder 7: Richards Misc. Documents, Undated

Personal writings and child drawings, undated.

Folder 8: Mary Frances Misc. Correspondence, Undated

Miscellaneous correspondence from Mary Frances during her time at EKU.

Folder 9: Mary Curtis McKinney Birthday Correspondence, 1980-1981

Birthday cards and letters for Mary Curtis McKinney, for her 100th and 101st birthdays

Folder 10: Mary Curtis McKinney Sympathy Correspondence, 1981

Sympathy cards for the passing of May Curtis McKinney

Box 11

UnitID: 3 1234 01392380 8

Folder 1: Greeting Cards, 1987

Includes greeting cards from various friends and family

Folder 2: Various Cards, 1982-1983

Includes Valentines Day cards, Mothers Day cards, and Anniversary cards

Folder 3: Thanksgiving Cards, Undated

Includes Thanksgiving Day cards

Folder 4: Get Well Cards, 1964-1975

Includes get well cards and letters to Mary Frances and Dick

Folder 5: Get Well Cards, 1977-1989

Includes get well cards and letters to Mary Frances and Dick

Folder 6: Easter Cards, 1952-1989

Easter Cards to the Richards from various friends and family

Folder 7: Mary Frances Birthday Cards, Mixed

Birthday cards for Mary Frances

Folder 8: R.R. Richards Birthday, Mixed

Birthday cards for Dick

Folder 9: Mixed Church Correspondence, 1925-1988

Includes mixed correspondence involving the First Methodist Church in Richmond, KY.

Box 12

UnitID: 3 1234 01392381 6

Folder 1: Sympathy Correspondence, 1952

Sympathy correspondence to Mary Frances regarding the death of her father, David B. McKinney

Folder 2: Sympathy Correspondence, 1961

Sympathy correspondence to Mary Frances regarding the death of her mother, Leatha Griggs McKinney

Folder 3: Sympathy Correspondence, 1987-1988

Sympathy correspondence to Dick after the death of Mary Frances.

Folder 4: Sympathy Correspondence, 1980

Sympathy correspondence to Mary Frances regarding the death of her sister, Ethel Walker McKinney.

Folder 5: Sympathy Correspondence, 1980

Sympathy correspondence to the McDavitt family after the death of Ethel Walker McKinney

Folder 6: Leatha and David B. McKinney, 1923-1959

Includes documents on the accounts and letters for Leatha and D.B. McKinney

Folder 7: Luella C. Martin and H.T. Owen, 1902-1908

Correspondence between Martin and Owen

Folder 8: Livestock, 1958

Correspondence and documents regarding the purchasing of livestock and information on the livestock for sale

Folder 9: J.T. Barber and Robert Owen, 1942-1949

Correspondence between Barber and Owen

Folder 10: Donations and Contributions, 1975-1989

Correspondence regarding donations and contributions made by Mary Frances and Dick.

Box 13

UnitID: 3 1234 01392382 4

Folder 1: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1948-1964

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1948-1964.

Folder 2: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1965-1966

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1965-1966.

Folder 3: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1968

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1968.

Folder 4: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1969

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1969.

Folder 5: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1970-1972

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1970-1972.

Folder 6: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1973

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1973.

Folder 7: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1973

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1973.

Folder 8: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1973-1974

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1973-1974.

Box 14

UnitID: 3 1234 01392383 2

Folder 1: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1975-1976

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1975-1976.

Folder 2: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1976

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1976.

Folder 3: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1976

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1976.

Folder 4: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1976

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1976.

Folder 5: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1978

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1978.

Folder 6: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1978-1979

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1978-1979.

Box 15

UnitID: 3 1234 01392384 0

Folder 1: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1978-1979

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1978-1979.

Folder 2: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1979

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1979.

Folder 3: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1979

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1979.

Folder 4: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1979

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1979.

Folder 5: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1979

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1979.

Folder 6: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1979

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1979.

Folder 7: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1980-1981

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1980-1981.

Folder 8: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1981-1982

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards from 1981-1982.

Box 16

UnitID: 3 1234 01392385 7

Folder 1: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1982

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards during 1982

Folder 2: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1982

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards during 1982

Folder 3: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1982

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards during 1982

Folder 4: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1983

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards during 1983

Folder 5: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1983

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards during 1983

Box 17

UnitID: 3 1234 10392386 5

Folder 1: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1984-1988

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards during 1984-1988

Folder 2: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1988

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards during 1988

Folder 3: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1989-1994

Christmas cards and letters to the Richards during 1989-1994

Folder 4: Richards Christmas Correspondence, 1946-1986

Yearly Christmas letters sent from Mary Frances and Dick to friends and family.

Folder 5: Richards Christmas Correspondence, Undated

Undated Christmas cards and letters sent to the Richards

Folder 6: Richards Christmas Correspondence, Undated

Undated Christmas cards and letters sent to the Richards

Folder 7: Richards Christmas Correspondence, Undated

Undated Christmas cards and letters sent to the Richards

Series 2: First United Methodist Church Series

Box 18

UnitID: 3 1234 01392387 3

Folder 1: "First Messenger" Newsletter, 1957-1958

Includes a newsletter publication for the First United Methodist Church in Richmond, KY.

Folder 2: First United Methodist Church Board Meetings, 1958-1981

Includes board meeting notes, agendas, and meeting minutes for the First United Methodist Church in Richmond, KY.

Folder 3: First United Methodist Church Calendars, 1976-1987

Church calendars from the First United Methodist Church in Richmond, KY.

Folder 4: First United Methodist Church Canvasses, 1959-1961

Canvassing documents and two "Canvasser's Presentation Booklet"s

Folder 5: First United Methodist Church Correspondence, 1951-1982

Miscellaneous correspondence regarding the First United Methodist Church and between church members

Folder 6: First United Methodist Church Deeds, 1893-1923

Deed to the First United Methodist Church

Folder 7: First United Methodist Church Directories, 1970-1984

Includes church directories from 1970-1984

Folder 8: "First Word" Newsletter, 1985-1986

Includes "First Word" newsletter publication for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 9: "First Word" Newsletter, 1986

Includes "First Word" newsletter publication for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 10: First United Methodist Church Financial Records, 1907-1983

Financial records for the First United Methodist Church 1907-1983

Folder 11: First United Methodist Church Financial Reports, 1976-1980

Financial reports from 1976-1980 for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 12: First United Methodist Church Proposed Budget and Program, 1981-1983

Proposed Budget and Programs from 1981-1983

Box 19

UnitID: 3 1234 01392388 1

Folder 1: First United Methodist Church History, 1981

Volume I of the First United Methodist Church history, as compiled and written by Mary Frances.

Folder 2: First United Methodist Church History, 1981-1982

Handwritten drafts for the First United Methodist Church History

Folder 3: First United Methodist Church History, 1981-1982

Continued First United Methodist Church History, including both handwritten drafts and typed documents telling the history of the church

Folder 4: First United Methodist Church History - Photos, 1907-1981

Photos of the First United Methodist Church, as well as members of the church and church events

Folder 5: First United Methodist Church "In Remembrance", 1980-1981

Includes two memorial pamphlets and an obituary for members of the church

Folder 6: First United Methodist Church Inventory, Undated

Undated, brief church inventory, including registers, hymn books, and various bible types

Folder 7: First United Methodist Church Membership, 1950-1979

Includes documents identifying members of the church, and some documents outlining expectations for church members

Folder 8: First United Methodist Church - Misc., 1927-1990

Includes handouts, invitations, newsletters, and special event documents (such as those from Easter or Christmas holidays)

Folder 9: First United Methodist Church Programs, 1952-1976

Church programs from the First United Methodist Church, 1952-1976

Folder 10: First United Methodist Church Programs, 1977-1982

Church programs from the First United Methodist Church, 1977-1982

Folder 11: First United Methodist Church Programs, 1986-1989

Church programs from the First United Methodist Church, 1986-1989

Folder 12: First United Methodist Church Newspaper Clippings, 1972-1987

Newspaper clippings about First United Methodist Church

Folder 13: First United Methodist Church Renovations, 1960

Photos of kitchen renovations in the First United Methodist Church, as well as financial document

Folder 14: First United Methodist Church "The Columns", 1990

The First United Methodist Church publication, "The Columns", in 1990

Box 20

UnitID: 3 1234 01392389 9

Folder 1: "The Methodist Messenger", 1976-1978

Newsletter publication for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 2: "The Methodist Messenger", 1978-1979

Newsletter publication for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 3: "The Methodist Messenger", 1980-1981

Newsletter publication for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 4: "The Methodist Messenger", 1982-1983

Newsletter publication for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 5: "The Methodist Messenger", 1984-1985

Newsletter publication for the First United Methodist Church

Box 21

UnitID: 3 1234 01392390 7

Folder 1: First United Methodist Church - "Trustee Talk", 1979-1984

Trustee Talk publication for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 2: First United Methodist Church - "Trustee Talk", 1985-1986

Trustee Talk publication for the First United Methodist Church

Folder 3: United Methodist Women - Misc., 1978-1984

Newsletters for the United Methodist Women

Folder 4: Kentucky Churches - Misc., 1944-1972

Programs and newsletters from various other Kentucky churches

Folder 5: Southern Hills Methodist Church Programs, 1965-1967

Programs from the Southern Hills Methodist Church

Folder 6: The First Christian Church Programs/Newsletters, 1977-1986

Programs and newsletters from the First Christian Church in Richmond, KY.

Folder 7: The Kentucky Conference - Methodist Churches, 1951

Documents from the Kentucky Conference for the Methodist Church, held at Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College in 1951

Folder 8: The Kentucky United Methodist Publications, 1979

Folder 9: United Methodist Women Publications, 1982

Folder 10: Church of Christ, Union - Berea, KY - Program, 1979

Series 3: Genealogy Series

Box 21

Folder 11: College Hill Methodist Churches, Undated

College Hill Methodist Church history and College Hill Cemetery history

Folder 12: College Hill Methodist Churches, Undated

Cemetery and Post Office history, College Hill

Folder 13: College Hill Methodist Churches, Undated

Original stockholder documents, College Hill

Folder 14: Genealogy, Undated

Owen Family Genealogy. Includes booklets tracing the genealogy of the Owen Family

Folder 15: Genealogy, Undated

Continued Owen Family genealogy. Includes some supporting photos and documents, as well as the Owen family crest

Folder 16: Genealogy, Undated

Continued Owen Family genealogy. Includes marriage documents, wills, settlements, and family records.

Folder 17: Genealogy, Undated

Owen-Barber genealogy. Includes deeds and grave marker information, along with family records

Box 22

UnitID: 3 1234 01392391 5

Folder 1: Genealogy, Undated

Owen family genealogy, account by James Owen and Luella Owen.

Folder 2: Genealogy, Undated

Owen family genealogy, including family records .

Folder 3: Genealogy, Undated

Family records for the Owen Family

Folder 4: Genealogy, Undated

Family records for the Owen Family

Folder 5: Genealogy, Undated

Owen family history, land documents, and Owen-Barber correspondence

Folder 6: Genealogy, Undated

Includes Owen Family history, corrections to family records, and copies of documents

Folder 7: Photos and Supporting Documents, Undated

Mostly photos of land rights, deeds, and wills of the Owen family

Folder 8: Photos and Supporting Documents, Undated

Includes photos of grave markers, copies of documents, and photos of members of the Owen family

Folder 9: Photos and Supporting Documents, Undated

Contains photos of members of the Owen family

Folder 10: Miscellaneous and Supporting Documents, Undated

Miscellaneous documents regarding the Owen Family genealogy

Folder 11: Richards-Genealogy Correspondence, Undated

Correspondence between Robert Owen and Mary Frances regarding Owen family genealogy

Box 23

UnitID: 3 1234 01392392 3

Folder 1: Genealogy, Undated

Genealogy for the Phelps family. Includes wills, family records, and family history written by Mary Frances

Folder 2: Genealogy, Undated

Biography written by Mary Frances for a "good friend", Elizabeth Scott, R.N.

Folder 3: Genealogy, Undated

Genealogy and family history for Jonas Griggs and Family

Folder 4: Genealogy, Undated

Continued genealogy for Jonas Griggs and Family

Folder 5: Genealogy, Undated

Continued genealogy for Jonas Griggs and Family

Folder 6: Genealogy, Undated

Woodward family genealogy and Jeremiah Ayres diary with an added biography by his grandson, Wayne Woodward

Folder 7: Genealogy, Undated

Biography for Zerelda McKinney Berry, written by Mary Frances

Folder 8: Genealogy, Undated

Genealogy for the family of Molly (Polly) Bell Griggs. Includes family records, biographies, and some supporting photos

Folder 9: Genealogy, Undated

Barber family genealogy

Folder 10: Genealogy, Undated

William Thomas genealogy

Folder 11: Genealogy, Undated

Thomas Barber, copy of 1778 will

Folder 12: Genealogy, Undated

Biography for James C. Griggs, written by Mary Frances

Folder 13: Genealogy, Undated

Biography for William Taylor Griggs family, written by Mary Frances

Folder 14: Genealogy, Undated

Biography for Sarah Bird Griggs Rucker and Irvine Coleman Rucker, written by Mary Frances, with original notes and drafts

Folder 15: Genealogy, Undated

Biography for Tabitha 'Bith' Turner, written by Mary Frances

Box 24

UnitID: 3 1234 01392393 1

Folder 1: Genealogy, Undated

Hiram Douthitt Family, biography by Mary Frances

Folder 2: Genealogy, 1970

Biography of Lon Metcalfe, written by R.R. Richards, who was executor of Metcalfe's estate

Folder 3: Genealogy, 1984

Genealogy information on James Russell McKinney and family

Folder 4: Genealogy, Undated

Reprint of James McKinney's will, 1859

Folder 5: Genealogy, 1944

R.R. Richards will, 1944, at Fort Sumner

Folder 6: Genealogy, Undated

Genealogy information on the Black Family. Includes a map of the cemetery at College Hill

Folder 7: Genealogy, Undated

Genealogy - Judge A.T. Ayres

Folder 8: Genealogy, Undated

Anne Elizabeth Roysten and George W. Grinstead history. Includes family records, biographies written by Mary Frances, and genealogical information

Folder 9: Family Records, Undated

Alexander family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 10: Family Records, Undated

Burrus family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 11: Family Records, Undated

Griggs family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 12: Family Records, Undated

Grinstead family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 13: Family Records, Undated

Homan family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 14: Family Records, Undated

Jones family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 15: Family Records, Undated

Keeling family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 16: Family Records, Undated

King family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 17: Family Records, Undated

Owens family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 18: Family Records, Undated

Risk family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 19: Family Records, Undated

Tribble family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 20: Family Records, Undated

White family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 21: Family Records, Undated

Contains miscellaneous family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 22: Family Records, Undated

Contains miscellaneous family records, compiled by Mary Frances

Folder 23: Miscellaneous, Undated

Contains miscellaneous genealogy items, including supporting photos which align to the family records compiled by Mary Frances

Box 25

UnitID: 3 1234 01392394 9

Folder 1: Genealogy, Undated

Contains genealogy for R.R. Richards

Folder 2: McKinney Family History, Undated

Mary Frances intended to create a family history for the McKinney family. Included here is the Introduction to that story, as well as Mary Frances' draft notes

Folder 3: McKinney Family History, Undated

McKinney family history: 1893-1906, titled "Part I: Years on a Farm"

Folder 4: McKinney Family History, Undated

McKinney family history: 1907-1914, titled "Part II: The First Seven Years in Richmond"

Folder 5: McKinney Family History, Undated

Part III of the McKinney family history, as written by Mary Frances

Folder 6: McKinney Family History, Undated

McKinney family history: 1917-1918

Folder 7: McKinney Family History, Undated

McKinney family history. Details D.B.McKinney's store, 1911-1933

Folder 8: McKinney Family History, Undated

Genealogy for the McKinney family, includes various family records and stories regarding the McKinney family

Folder 9: McKinney Family History, Undated

McKinney family stories, as written by Mary Frances

Folder 10: McKinney Family History, Undated

McKinney family stories, as written by Mary Frances

Folder 11: Miscellaneous Scrap Data, Undated

Contains various scrap data used by Mary Frances while compiling genealogical data

Series 4: Newspaper Series

Box 25

Folder 12: Newspaper Clippings and Programs, 1953-1982

Contains newspapers, newspaper clippings, programs, and some photos of the Swofford family and their activities

Folder 13: Newspapers and Clippings, 1969

Contains newspapers and clippings following the trial of a Ms. Barbara Jean Shutt, who was being tried for the murder of her adoptive mother.

Folder 14: Newspapers and Clippings, 1943-1944

Contains newspaper publications from WWII, including Skyline and The Stars and Stripes: Africa.

Folder 15: Newspapers, 1973-1974

Contains commemorative Madison County newspapers, such as Madison County's bicentennial and Fort Boonesborough reopening

Box 26

UnitID: 3 1234 01392395 6

Folder 1: Newspapers and Clippings, 1918-1945

Contains various newspapers and clippings from 1918-1945. Of interest is a retelling of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and various newspaper clipping surrounding WWII

Folder 2: Newspapers and Clippings, 1949-1964

Contains various newspapers and clippings from 1949-1962. Includes news about friends and family, major weather events, and major political events such as the stock market and President Johnson's win in 1964

Folder 3: Newspapers and Clippings, 1964-1985

Contains various newspapers and clippings rom 1964-1985. Includes topics such as travel, major American politics and friends and family

Folder 4: Newspapers and Clippings, Undated

Miscellaneous newspaper clippings regarding friends and family, undated.

Folder 5: Newspapers and Clippings, 1937

Includes the Courier-Journal for 1937, pictorial edition, depicting and reporting the 1937 flood in Kentucky.

Folder 6: Newspapers and Clippings, Undated

Includes various newspaper clippings relating to the Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College/Eastern Kentucky University

Folder 7: Newspapers and Clippings, 1964

Includes clippings of newspapers regarding Eastern Kentucky University, sent to the Richards while they traveled in 1964

Folder 8: Newspapers and Clippings, 1941-1982

Newspapers and newspaper clippings about either Mary Frances or R.R. Richards

Folder 9: Newspapers and Clippings, 1967-1985

Newspaper clippings reporting various social events around Madison County, including family and friends' events

Folder 10: Newspapers and Clippings, Undated

Mixed newspaper clippings containing obituaries of friends and family members, as well as some general members of the community

Folder 11: Newspapers and Clippings, 1964-1981

Newspaper clippings reporting on both local and national sports, likely kept by R.R. Richards

Folder 12: Newspapers, 1958-1993

Newspapers related to Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College/Eastern Kentucky University

Folder 13: Newspapers and Clippings, 1963

Kentucky Newspapers reporting on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Series 5: Photograph Series

Box 27

UnitID: 3 1234 01392396 4

Folder 1: Canada Trip, 1962

Item 1: Nova Scotia, 1962

Item 2: Nova Scotia, 1962

Item 3: Prince Edward, 1954, 1962

Item 4: Prince Edward, 1962

Item 5: Newfoundland: Port Aux Basque Gander, 1962

Item 6: Newfoundland: Port Aux Basque Gander, 1962

Item 7: Newfoundland: Gander, 1962

Item 8: Newfoundland: Gander, 1962

Item 9: Newfoundland: Avalon-St John to Portugal Cove, 1962

Item 10: Newfoundland: Avalon-St John to Portugal Cove, 1962

Item 11: Newfoundland: Benisle to Port-Aux Basques End, 1962

Item 12: Newfoundland: Benisle to Port-Aux Basques End, 1962

Folder 2: Ireland Scotland, 1959

Item 1: Ireland Wales-Beginning Scotland

Item 2: Ireland Wales-Beginning Scotland

Item 3: Ireland: Cobh to Headford, 1959

Item 4: Ireland: Cobh to Headford

Item 5: Ireland: Headford - Dublin

Item 6: Ireland: Headford - Dublin

Item 7: Scotland

Item 8: Scotland

Folder 3: Spain

Item 1: Spain: Madrid-San Sebastian

Item 2: Spain: Madrid-San Sebastian

Item 3: Spain: Bozdez-Barcelona

Item 4: Spain: Bozdez-Barcelona

Item 5: Spain: East-Largosa

Item 6: Spain: East-Largosa

Folder 4: Mauretania Trip, 1959

Item 1: Mauretania, 1959

Item 2: Mauretania, 1959

Item 3: Mauretania near New York

Item 4: Mauretania near New York

Folder 5: Switzerland

Item 1: Switzerland: Lausannog-Lauterbrunnen

Item 2: Switzerland: Lausannog-Lauterbrunnen

Item 3: Switzerland: Lausannog-Lauterbrunnen to Zurich-Liechtenstein-Austria

Item 4: Switzerland: Lausannog-Lauterbrunnen to Zurlch-Liechtenstein-Austria

Folder 6: Norway and Sweden, 1959

Item 1: Norway

Item 2: Norway

Item 3: Norway: Dal to Bergen

Item 4: Norway: Dal to Bergen

Item 5: Norway: Bergen - Laerdal

Item 6: Norway: Bergen - Laerdal

Item 7: Sweden

Item 8: Sweden

Item 9: Sweden and Norway -Frames

Item 10: Sweden and Norway -Frames

Folder 7: Germany and Denmark, 1959

Item 1: Denmark

Item 2: Denmark

Item 3: Germany: Luneburg-Cologne

Item 4: Germany: Luneburg-Cologne

Item 5: Germany: Rhine Gorge and Graben-Munich-Dachau

Item 6: Germany: Rhine Gorge and Graben-Munich-Dachau

Folder 8: England Belgium Netherlands France, 1959

Item 1: England-Lake Country-Catford

Item 2: England-Lake Country-Catford

Item 3: England-Stratford on Avon, Bath, Cornwall, Salisbury-Oxford, London

Item 4: England-Stratford on Avon, Bath, Cornwall, Salisbury-Oxford, London

Item 5: England-London Dover

Item 6: England-London Dover

Item 7: Belgium, 1959

Item 8: Belgium, 1959

Item 9: Belgium-Netherlands-France, 1959

Item 10: Belgium-Netherlands-France

Item 11: Netherlands, 1959

Item 12: Netherlands, 1959

Box 28

UnitID: 3 1234 01392397 2

Folder 1: United States Travel, 1956 ,1969

Item 1: Georgia, 1961

Item 2: Georgia, 1961

Item 3: Wyoming: Yellowstone and Earthquake, 1963

Item 4: Florida, 1961

Item 5: Florida, 1961

Item 6: Florida, 1961

Item 7: New Mexico: Santa Fe and Taos, 1968 ,1967 ,1956

Item 8: New Mexico: Santa Fe and Taos, 1956

Item 9: Arizona, 1968

Item 10: Arizona, 1968

Folder 2: United States Travel, 1956 ,1969

Item 1: New Hampshire, 1969

Item 2: New Hampshire, 1969, 1960

Item 3: New Hampshire, 1969

Item 4: Carrell's White Water Falls, 1969

Item 5: Carrell's White Water Falls, 1966

Item 6: Smokey Mountain National Park  -  Norris Dam, 1966

Item 7: Smokey Mountain National Park

Item 8: Utah, 1956

Item 9: Utah, 1956, 1968

Item 10: Massachusetts, 1969

Item 11: Massachusetts, 1969

Item 12: Michigan, 1960

Item 13: Michigan, 1960

Folder 3: United States Travel, 1956-1960

Item 1: Wyoming, 1955

Item 2: Wyoming, 1963

Item 3: Vermont, 1962, 1969

Item 4: Vermont, 1969

Item 5: North Carolina, 1958

Item 6: North Carolina, 1958

Item 7: Virginia, 1958, 1968

Item 8: Virginia, 1968

Item 9: Virginia

Item 10: Michigan

Item 11: Michigan, 1960

Item 12: Massachusetts, 1969

Item 13: Massachusetts, 1969

Folder 4: United States Travel, 1960-1969

Item 1: South Carolina, 1961

Item 2: South Carolina

Item 3: Colorado, 1963

Item 4: Arizona, 1967

Item 5: Arizona, 1967

Item 6: Washington D.C., 1958

Item 7: Washington D.C., 1958

Item 8: Washington D.C., 1958

Item 9: New Mexico, 1968

Item 10: New Mexico, 1968, 1965

Item 11: New Mexico, 1968

Folder 5: United States Travel, 1960-1969

Item 1: Los Angeles, 1960, 1961,1958

Item 2: Los Angeles, 1961

Item 3: North and South Dakota, 1955, 1970

Item 4: North and South Dakota, 1955, 1971

Item 5: Maine, 1962

Item 6: Arizona

Item 7: Arizona, 1963, 1967,1956

Item 8: Arizona, 1967

Item 9: Unlabeled

Item 10: Miscellaneous, 1968,

Item 11: Miscellaneous, 1963, 1966

Item 12: Rodeo-Last of Rodeo

Folder 6: United States Travel, 1960-1969

Item 1: Virginia, 1958

Item 2: Virginia, 1968, 1958

Item 3: Virginia

Item 4: Texas, 1957

Item 5: Texas, 1957

Item 6: Texas, 1965

Item 7: Texas, 1965

Item 8: Washington, 1963

Item 9: Washington, 1963, 1970

Item 10: West Virginia- Ohio, 1958, 1960, 1956, 1955,1963

Item 11: West Virginia- Ohio, 1955

Item 12: Iowa, 1967, 1963, 1964

Item 13: Iowa, 1963

Item 14: Kentucky, 1955, 1957, 1966, 1960

Item 15: Kentucky- Lake Cumberland, 1966, 1968, 1970

Box 29

UnitID: 3 1234 01392398 0

Folder 1: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Item 1: Germany-Dauchau-Bauaria-Berchesaden

Item 2: Germany-Dauchau-Bauaria-Berchesaden

Item 3: Italy Border-Venice

Item 4: Italy Border-Venice

Item 5: Italy-Venice to Rome

Item 6: Italy-Venice to Rome

Item 7: Austria-Vienna

Item 8: Austria-Vienna

Item 9: Switzerland-Basle-Bern-Lausanne

Item 10: Switzerland-Basle-Bern-Lausanne

Folder 2: Quebec, New Brunswick, France

Item 1: Quebec: Pointe au Pere to Quebec, 1962

Item 2: Quebec: Pointe au Pere to Quebec, 1962, 1954

Item 3: New Brunswick, Quebec, 1962, 1954

Item 4: New Brunswick, Quebec, 1962, 1954

Item 5: South Gaspe-Quebec, 1962

Item 6: South Gaspe-Quebec, 1962

Item 7: Nova Scotia, 1962, 1954

Item 8: Nova Scotia, 1962, 1963

Item 9: France-Paris-Rouen

Item 10: France-Paris-Rouen

Item 11: France-Paris

Item 12: France-Paris

Folder 3: European travel, 1964-1965

Item 1: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 2: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 3: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 4: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 5: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 6: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 7: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 8: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 9: Europe, 1964-1965

Folder 4: European travel, 1964-1965

Item 1: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 2: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 3: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 4: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 5: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 6: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 7: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 8: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 9: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 10: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 11: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 12: Europe, 1964-1965

Folder 5: European travel, 1964-1965

Item 1: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 2: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 3: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 4: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 5: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 6: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 7: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 8: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 9: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 10: Europe, 1964-1965

Folder 6: European travel, 1964-1965

Item 1: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 2: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 3: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 4: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 5: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 6: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 7: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 8: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 9: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 10: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 11: Europe, 1964-1965

Item 12: Europe, 1964-1965

Box 30

UnitID: 3 1234 01392399 8

Folder 1: Italy and France

Item 1: Italy-Rome-Vatican City

Item 2: Italy-Rome-Vatican City

Item 3: Italy-Vatican-Florence

Item 4: Italy-Vatican-Florence

Item 5: Italy-Florence to Border-Monoca-France-Border to Narbonne

Item 6: Italy-Florence to Border-Monoca-France-Border to Narbonne

Item 7: France-Norbonne to Orleans

Item 8: France-Norbonne to Orleans

Item 9: France-Orleans-Paris

Item 10: France-Orleans-Paris

Folder 2: Friends, Family, and EKU Campus, 1957, 1960

Item 1: Payette Canyon, 1968, 1956

Item 2: Payette Canyon, 1963

Item 3: Campus At Eastern-Spring, 1960

Item 4: Campus At Eastern-Spring, 1960, 1959, 1957, 1958

Item 5: Campus At Eastern-Spring, 1957

Item 6: Actors and Actresses on Set for a Film, 1956

B.Z. and David McKinney films.

Item 7: Actors and Actresses on Set for a Film, 1958

Includes landscape shots. B.Z. and David McKinney films.

Item 8: Bill and Myrtle Richards, Sam and Lib Beckley, 1958

Item 9: Buildings, a Man Reading, and Unidentified Groups, 1958

Item 10: Family Reunion Group Photos

Folder 3: EKU Homecoming and Duplicates, 1955-1961

Item 1: Homecoming, 1955, 1956

Item 2: Homecoming, 1961

Item 3: Homecoming, 1961

Item 4: Homecoming, 1961

Item 5: Pictures of Snow on Trees, a Book, and Buildings, 1960

Item 6: Unidentified Photographs, 1960

Item 7: Farm

Item 8: Farm

Item 9: Home-410 Lancaster, 1959, 1961

Item 10: Home-410 Lancaster, 1961

Item 11: Swofford Families Mother's Day

Item 12: Campus Series, 1965

Folder 4: Photographs

Item 1: Mary Frances McKinney

Item 2: Unidentified Boy

Item 3: Group at Mammoth Cave

Item 4: John Burton

Item 5: Unidentified Woman

Item 6: Unidentified Man

Item 7: Unidentified Man

Item 8: Unidentified Group

Item 9: Unidentified Group

Item 10: Unidentified Man

Item 11: Unidentified Man

Item 12: Unidentified Man

Item 13: Unidentified Group

Item 14: Unidentified Group

Item 15: Unidentified Man

Item 16: Unidentified Group

Item 17: Unidentified House

Item 18: Unidentified Group

Item 19: Unidentified Woman

Item 20: Unidentified Group

Item 21: Unidentified Group

Item 22: Unidentified House

Item 23: Unidentified House

Item 24: Unidentified House

Item 25: Unidentified Group

Item 26: Unidentified House

Item 27: Unidentified House

Item 28: Unidentified Group

Item 29: Unidentified Group

Item 30: Unidentified Woman

Item 31: Unidentified Man

Item 32: Unidentified Man

Item 33: Unidentified Woman

Item 34: Unidentified Group

Item 35: Unidentified Man

Item 36: Diane Swetnam

Item 37: Paul Burgess

Item 38: Unidentified Woman

Item 39: Walker Hisler Grandchild

Item 40: Unidentified Man

Item 41: Unidentified Group

Item 42: Unidentified Man

Item 43: Unidentified Woman

Item 44: Unidentified Family and House

2 images

Item 45: Unidentified Group

Item 46: Bett Clark

Item 47: Unidentified Woman

Item 48: Unidentified Man

Item 49: Unidentified Girl

Item 50: Unidentified Woman

Item 51: Unidentified Woman

Item 52: Faculty College Carr Creek Summer

Item 53: Carr Creek School

Item 54: Unidentified Group

Item 55: The Madden Family

Item 56: Gillis Madden at Home

Item 57: The Madden Family

Jim Madden, Shelby Stamper, and Gillis Madden

Item 58: Madden and McKinney Family

Ms. and Mr. Madden, D. B. McKinney, Leatha McKinney, and Gillis Madden

Item 59: Unidentified Group

Item 60: Carr Greek KY Summer

Item 61: The Madden Home

Item 62: The Madden Home Carr Creek, Kentucky

Item 63: Carr Creek School Summer

Item 64: Mary Frances McKinney, Oscar Swofford, and Martha Frances

Item 65: Swofford Family

Oscar, Walker, and Martha Frances

Item 66: Orval Sutton

Item 67: Orval Sutton

Item 68: Army Specialized Training Program Soldiers

Richard Deese, Charles Butler, Orval Sutton, Delbert Meeks

Item 69: Unidentified House and a Dog

Item 70: House 345 at Woodlawn Ave

Item 71: Nancy Swetnam Arnold

Item 72: Unidentified Woman

Item 73: B.Z. and Gail McKinney

B.Z. is Baumstark Zittle.

Item 74: Unidentified Baby

Item 75: Arnold Swetnam's Grandchildren

Item 76: Unidentified Baby

Item 77: Unidentified Group

Item 78: Unidentified Boy

Item 79: Frank Powell

Item 80: Mary Margaret Lafser

Item 81: Baby Betsy Ann Hiele

Item 82: Betty Jones

Item 83: Fannie Brown

Item 84: Unidentified Man

Item 85: Unidentified Man

Item 86: D.B. McKinney

Item 87: Jane Johnston

Item 88: Unidentified Woman

Item 89: Mary Walker Jones

Item 90: Unidentified Man

Folder 5: Photographs, 1922-1975

Item 1: Unidentified Woman

Item 2: Salter Home, Nashville

Item 3: 868 West Main Street Richmond KY

Item 4: Unidentified Man

Item 5: Unidentified Woman

Item 6: 868 West Main Street Richmond KY

Item 7: Hiram Salter and Dad

Item 8: Hiram Salter and Dad

Item 9: Mayme Ewen

Item 10: Mrs. Salter

Item 11: Mrs. Salter

Item 12: Salter Home, Nashville

Item 13: Salter Home, Nashville

Item 14: 868 West Main Street Richmond KY

Item 15: Mrs. Bush

Item 16: Deck McKinney

Item 17: Unidentified Woman and Baby

Item 18: Kimberly Ann

Item 19: Unidentified Woman

Item 20: Unidentified Man

Item 21: Unidentified Woman

Item 22: Unidentified Woman

Item 23: Unidentified Woman

Item 24: Unidentified Woman

Item 25: Unidentified Woman

Item 26: Unidentified Woman

Item 27: Unidentified Woman

Item 28: Unidentified Man

Item 29: Unidentified Woman

Item 30: Unidentified Woman

Folder 6: Photographs, 1919-1943

Item 1: Bond of James Ewing and John Samuel, 1829

Item 2: Oath of William Smith, 1830

Item 3: Objection by Frederick (?) to the marriage of John Owen and Elizabeth, 1811

Item 4: Unidentified Man

Item 5: Unidentified Woman

Item 6: Unidentified Landscape

3 images

Item 7: Dagger

Item 8: Detail of Dagger

Item 9: Stone Fence

Item 10: Lawrence Owen Graveyard, Smithfield

3 images

Item 11: Owen Family Crest

Item 12: Northern Lights Post card

Item 13: Ruby Ayres Ranch House

2 images

Item 14: Ann Elerman

Howard, KS

Item 15: Unidentified Man with a Horse

Item 16: Seven Falls and South Cheyenne Canyon

Ed, Mary, Judge and Mrs. Ayres

Item 17: Unidentified Group

Item 18: Unidentified Group

Item 19: Unidentified Man

Item 20: Unidentified Woman

Item 21: Unidentified Woman

4 images

Item 22: Unidentified Woman

Item 23: Unidentified Woman

Item 24: Unidentified Woman with a dog

Item 25: Unidentified Dog

Item 26: Unidentified Landscape

Item 27: Woodward and Ayres Family Group

Item 28: Unidentified Woman

4 images

Item 29: Unidentified Woman

11 images

Item 30: Nancy Birthday Gift

Item 31: Pack Horse Trip to Mount Whitney

Item 32: Uncle Allison

Item 33: Pack Horse Trip to Mount Whitney

Top of Black Kock Richmond and Eugene adjusting horse packs

Item 34: Nancy's Graduation

Item 35: Pack Horse Trip to Mount Whitney

Three Sister Lake

Item 36: Pack Horse Trip to Mount Whitney

Elizabeth Ayres

Item 37: Nancy

Item 38: Unidentified Woman

Item 39: Mt Whitney Pack Horse Trip

Item 40: Elizabeth Ayres Graduation

Elizabeth Ayres

Item 41: Elizabeth Ayres Graduation

Item 42: Elizabeth Ayres Graduation

Item 43: Pack Horse Trip to Mount Whitney

Item 44: Pack Horse Trip to Mount Whitney

Item 45: Elizabeth Ayres Graduation

Item 46: Pack Horse Trip to Mount Whitney

Item 47: Unidentified Woman

Item 48: Unidentified Woman

Item 49: Nancy on Her Horse

Item 50: Unidentified House

Item 51: Unidentified Woman

Item 52: Mrs. L.W. Burton and John Burton

Item 53: At Cousin Maggie Blanton's

Item 54: Unidentified Group

Item 55: Unidentified Group

Item 56: Mrs. L.W. Burton, Mary Frances McKinney and Mollie Grinstead

Item 57: John Burton

Item 58: Mrs. Elmer Parrish

Folder 7: Photographs, 1925-1965

Item 1: Richards Family on a Cruise

6 images

Item 2: Colorado Trip, 1930

2 images

Item 3: Colorado Trip, 1934

17 images

Item 4: Trip through South-East U.S.

14 images

Item 5: Miami Beach, 1942

12 images Miami Beach places where R.R. Richards lived during WWII

Item 6: Western Trip, 1941

8 images

Item 7: New England Trip, 1925

28 images

Item 8: North Carolina Trip

10 images

Item 9: Mary Frances McKinney and Emily Olmstead

Item 10: Gladys Smith

Item 11: Baby Jones

Item 12: Nashville Trip

3 images

Folder 8: Photograph, 1923-1953

Item 1: Mary Frances McKinney

28 images

Item 2: Mary Frances and R.R. Richards

in front of their home on Lancaster Ave,

Item 3: Mary Frances McKinney

in front of their home on Lancaster Ave,

Item 4: Mary Frances McKinney

2 images

Item 5: Mary Frances Richards Alumni House

11 images

Item 6: Mary Frances McKinney

2 images

Item 7: Mary Frances McKinney

2 images

Item 8: Mary Frances McKinney

2 images

Item 9: Mary Frances McKinney

Item 10: Unidentified Woman

6 images

Item 11: Mary Frances McKinney, 1944

Item 12: Mary Frances McKinney

Item 13: Mary Frances McKinney

2 images

Item 14: Mary Frances Richards

Item 15: Mary Frances McKinney

With Lois Colley being honored at EKU Homecoming.

Item 16: Mary Frances Richards, 1953

In Florida on their "honeymoon."

Item 17: Alumni Century Fund

Pictured are Mary Frances Richards and James Wyatt "Spider" Thurman with an unidentified woman.

Item 18: Mary Frances McKinney

Item 19: Unidentified Woman

Item 20: Mary Frances McKinney

Item 21: Mary Frances McKinney

Item 22: Eighth Grade Model Training School Class., 1923-1924

Pictured are (front row l-r) Margaret Potts, Allie Gordon Parks, Margaret Ault, Elizabeth Hord, [?] Hackett, Elizabeth Samuels, Elizabeth Stanifer; (back row l-r) James Adams, Tom Samuels, Mary F. McKinney, R.J. McKee, James Ault, Davis Fields.

Item 23: Mary Frances Richards, 1947

Item 24: Mary Frances McKinney in Academic Regalia

Box 31

UnitID: 3 1234 01392400 4

Folder 1: Mary Frances Richards House at 410 Lancaster Ave Richmond KY, 1933-1948

41 images

Folder 2: Horatio Owen House Pinchem KY.

52 images

Folder 3: Photographs  of Family and Friends

15 images

Folder 4: Photographs of Friends

Item 1: Fred Folmer and Lester McHargue

Item 2: Kathryn Campbell

Item 3: R. Powers and Donovan Cooper

Item 4: Owen Crawford and  Mrs. Richard Sherman

Item 5: Ruben Bratmae, Owen Crawford, Robert Stanley

Item 6: Donovan Cooper, Robert Dickman and John D. Suter

Item 7: House in Verona, KY

Item 8: Owen Crawford

Item 9: Newton Turner Home

In Cullowhee N.C.

Item 10: Unidentified Children

Item 11: Edison Thomas Family

2 images

Item 12: Ann Fullbrook

Folder 5: Lucian Griggs House in Waco

17 images

Folder 6: Richards/Phelps Family, 1960-1985

Richards/Phelps Family Birthday party, gifts and boat rides on a lake. 99 images

Folder 7: Richards Family Reunions and Birthday Celebrations, 1978-1984

79 images

Folder 8: Boonesborough Monument Unveiling, 1981

24 image

Folder 9: Misc Family and Friends

79 images

Folder 10: Various "Special Occasion", 1961-1984

102 images

Folder 11: Payne and Metcalfe Family, 1950-1980

75 images

Folder 12: Swofford and McKinney Family, 1965-1983

45 images

Folder 13: Early R.R. Richards and Russell Springs, 1923-1950

24 images

Folder 14: EKU Homecoming Parade, 1973-1985

76 images

Folder 15: Campus Scenes at EKU, 1965-1986

79 images

Folder 16: Phelps Cemetery Photos, 1977

14 images

Folder 17: Garden Photos, 1981-1983

89 images. Richards' garden and produce from the garden.

Folder 18: Cabin Visit, 1980

22 images. Interior and exterior of a Cabin that the Richards family stayed at.

Box 32

UnitID: 31234013924012

Folder 1: Unidentified friends and family, Undated

59 images. Includes unidentified men, women, and children, as well as interior and exterior shots of a cabin with a tobacco field nearby.

Folder 2: Photographs of Friends

Item 1: Madeline M. Nesbitt, 1938

Item 2: Martin Jefferson Owen and Housekeeper, Undated

Item 3: Seth Whyte Jewell, Undated

Pictured at 13 months old

Item 4: M. Hanon, Martin Jefferson, and Margaret, Undated

Includes six individuals, only 3 of which are identified

Item 5: Madline M. Nesbitt, 1943

Photo taken in the fall

Item 6: Will Risk, Undated

Item 7: Cora Alexander Matthews, Undated

Item 8: Russell Owen, Undated

Item 9: Frank Owen, Undated

Item 10: Frank and Ellen Owen, Undated

Item 11: Amanda Risk, Undated

Folder 3: 410 Lancaster Ave., 1948

11 images. Includes photos of the interior and exterior of the Richards home at 410 Lancaster. Also includes various visiting groups of unidentified individuals.

Folder 4: D.B. McKinney, Undated

8 images. Various photos of David B. McKinney, Mary Frances' father

Folder 5: Hunt High School

Item 1: Mary Frances McKinney, 1918

Mary Frances as she is about to leave for school at the Hunt High School in Winchester, KY.

Item 2: Mary Frances McKinney, Elizabeth Insko, Lucille Gravitt, Gertrude Gilbert, 1918

Students seated with Mary Frances outdoors

Item 3: Hunt High School, 1919-1920

"The 8th grade class to take examination for entrance into high school; Elizabeth Insko, Bessie Shearer, Lucille Gravitt, Gertrude Gilbert"

Item 4: Hunt High School Students, 1919

James Arthur Baker, Elizabeth Insko, Lucille and Johnny Gravitt, with the Insko and Gravitt pony-horses

Item 5: Unidentified Woman, ca. 1919

Item 6: Violet Green, 1922

Item 7: James Arthur Baker, 1922

Item 8: Trustees at Hunt High School, 1921

Left to Right: "Uncle" George Gilbert, Mr. Jake Barber, "Uncle" Jack Gravitt, Mr. Shearer, Mr. Parker

Item 9: Julia Schooler, ca. 1920

Item 10: Thelma Hill, ca. 1920

Item 11: Mary F. McKinney, Lillie Burton, Val Saunders, ca. 1920

Item 12: Stanley J. Brown, ca.1920

Item 13: Mrs. Lillie Burton's 1st four grades, ca.1920

Grades 1-4 for Lillie Burton

Item 14: Bessie Shearer, 1922

Spring of 1922

Item 15: Lucille Gravitt, 1922

Spring of 1922

Item 16: Lula Ann Jones, 1922

Item 17: Unidentified students, ca.1922

Item 18: Fannie Brown, 1918

"She was older than her teacher Mary Frances, who was 18"

Item 19: Teachers at Hunt High School, 1920-1921

Mary Frances McKinney, principal; Mrs. Lillie Burton, grades 1&2; Ethel Walker McKinney, grades 3&4

Item 20: Hunt High School, 1918-1920

Item 21: Unidentified female students, ca.1920

Item 22: Unidentified Group of students, ca.1920

Hunt High School

Item 23: Students with transportation, ca.1920

"Children of Hunt School with their transportation. The others walked"

Item 24: Ethel Walker McKinney, Virginia Saunders, Mary Frances McKinney, Mattie Grinstead, 1921-1922

Item 25: Geneva Wilcox, Nannie Mae and Geneva Thompson, and others, ca.1920

Students looking out from the privy at the Hunt School

Item 26: Martha Shearer, ca.1920

5th or 6th grade at Hunt School

Item 27: Mrs. Thompson, Mary Frances McKinney, Mrs. Lillie Burton, 1919-1920

Item 28: 8th Grade Students, 1919-1920

"The 8th grade class - ready to take test for entrance to high school: Elizabeth Insko, Bessie Shearer, Lucille Gravitt, Gertrude Gilbert

Item 29: Unidentified Woman, ca. 1920

Item 30: Mary Ellen Thompson, 1922

Item 31: Unidentified men, ca.1920

Unidentified men standing in a line in front of Hunt School

Item 32: Gertrude Gilbert, 1922

Spring of 1922

Item 33: Marguerite Brown, 1922

Item 34: Garland Ecton, 1922

Spring of 1922

Item 35: Nannie Mae Thompson, 1922

Item 36: Anna Belle Gilbert, 1922

Item 37: Martha Shearer, 1922

Item 38: Unidentified Group of students - Hunt School, ca.1920

Item 39: Lillie Burton, Mary F. McKinney, Virginia Saunders, ca.1920

Item 40: James Baker, 1922

Spring of 1922

Item 41: Unidentified Group of students - Hunt School, ca.1920

Item 42: Unidentified female student, ca.1920

Item 43: Unidentified female student, ca.1920

Item 44: Unidentified Group of students- Hunt School, ca.1920

Item 45: Hunt School, 1918

Item 46: Upper 4 grades and high school students, ca.1920

Mary Frances, principal, and teachers at right

Item 47: 7th/8th grade and high school students, ca.1920

Item 48: Hunt High school, ca.1920

Item 49: Lillie Burton and Mary Frances, 1918-1919

Item 50: Unidentified Group of students, ca.1920

Item 51: Unidentified Woman and dog, ca.1920

Item 52: Unidentified Group of students, ca.1920

Hunt High School

Folder 6: Eastern Kentucky University

Item 1: P.E. Class for Girls, 1928

Back of photo reads: "PE for girls. Bert Combs building is there now (1979) Cammack Building in background"

Item 2: P.E. Class for Girls, 1928

Back of photo reads: "PE class for girls, 1928, athletics field is where Combs (gov. Bert) building now (1979) stands. Central University building in background. To left is Cammack and right is library"

Item 3: P.E. Class for Girls, 1928

Item 4: P.E. Class for Girls, 1928

Item 5: Unidentified Class Photo, 1931

Large group of students, dated in corner 1931

Item 6: Group Photo, 1931

Taken after a luncheon for Albert Tangora, World's Champion typist at that time and for many years afterward. Some students are identified on back.

Item 7: Students Typing, 1931

Unidentified students in a classroom setting, typing on typewriters

Item 8: Mimeograph Demonstration, 1931

R.R. Richards loading the mimeograph while students stand and observe

Item 9: Faculty Photo, Undated

Includes: Edith G. Ford, R.R. Richards, Lucille Derrick, W.J. Moore, Anna D. Gill

Item 10: Typewriting, Undated

Students using and analyzing typewriters

Item 11: Unidentified Woman, 1931

Unidentified woman sitting at a typewriter with a headset on

Item 12: Department of Commerce Document, 1929

Photo of a document entering Sam M. Routenburg into the Department of Commerce

Item 13: Unidentified Man, 1931

Unidentified man sitting at a desk, speaking into a type of microphone

Item 14: Unidentified Students, 1931

Students seated in a classroom setting, working

Item 15: Gillis Madden, 1929-1930

Gillis posed in Freshmen uniform

Item 16: Gillis Madden, 1929-1930

Gillis posed in Freshmen uniform with basketball

Item 17: 8th Grade Students, 1924-1925

Eastern Kentucky State Normal and Teachers College 8th grade class 1924-1925

Folder 7

Item 1: R.R. Richards, 1915-1991

41 images. 1 Supporting document. R.R. Richards throughout the years - includes photos from his time as a student, as a teacher, and in the military. Supporting document is a letter from Dick about a jeep that his had from the military and sold to a man - includes photos of him next to the Jeep.

Folder 8: McKinney Family

Item 1: Unidentified Men, Undated

Two unidentified men sitting side by side

Item 2: Unidentified Man, Undated

An unidentified man shown standing by a chair

Item 3: McKinney Group Photo, Undated

Includes Edith McKinney and Leather McKinney, leaving other 7 individuals unidentified. The back of the photo has a note, "Can you identify any of these? I suspect some of the McKinney family were still in Mo. There is another of the same group, posed differently, minus hats, etc."

Item 4: H. Walker McKinney, 1936

Item 5: Herman Grant McKinney "Muddle", Undated

Son of W.K. McKinney

Item 6: Herman McKinney and Others, Undated

Herman McKinney pictured with two unidentified men

Item 7: Unidentified Man, Undated

Item 8: W.K McKinney with Horses, Undated

Item 9: Nancy McKinney, Undated

Wife of W.K. McKinney

Item 10: Mollie McKinney and Leatha McKinney, 1956

Taken on the porch of Mrs. George S. McKinney's home in Santa Ana, California in Aug-Sept 1956

Item 11: W.K. McKinney and Dog, 1914

Taken in his front yard, East Fifth Ave, Spokane, WA.

Item 12: Herman McKinney, Undated

Item 13: Unidentified Group, Undated

Two women, a man, and a baby standing in a yard

Item 14: Unidentified Group, Undated

A man, woman, and baby

Item 15: Mollie McKinney and Leatha McKinney, 1956

Item 16: Leatha McKinney, D.B. McKinney, and Martha Frances Swofford, Undated

Item 17: David H. McKinney, Undated

Item 18: David H. McKinney, Undated

Item 19: Rickman and Barbara Powers, Uncle Walker McKinney, D.B. McKinney, and Leatha McKinney, Undated

Item 20: D.B. McKinney and Leatha McKinney, 1948

Item 21: D.B. McKinney and Leatha McKinney, 1948

Item 22: Mary Frances, D.B., and Leatha McKinney, 1948

Taken by Bob Owen, in living room of 410 Lancaster Ave.

Item 23: Mary Frances, D.B., and Leatha McKinney, 1948

Taken by Bob Owen

Item 24: D.B. and Leatha McKinney, 1948

Item 25: Mary Frances, D.B., and Leatha McKinney, 1948

Item 26: D.B. McKinney, 1948

Back of photo reads: "The cane is the gold-beaded one his children gave him on his fiftieth wedding anniversary. Taken in the living room of his home by Bob Owen"

Item 27: Leatha McKinney, 1936

Item 28: Mr. & Mrs. D.B. McKinney and Mr. & Mrs. D.H. McKinney, 1940

Item 29: One of W.K. McKinney's sons, Undated

Item 30: Leatha and D.B. McKinney

Item 31: Edith T. McKinney, 1960

"First cousin of Walker Swofford - lives in Spokane, WA"

Item 32: W.K. McKinney's dog, Undated

Small black dog belonging to W.K. McKinney

Item 33: Men's Dorm, W.C.S.T. College, N.C., Undated

Item 34: Unidentified Man, Undated

Likely D.H. McKinney

Item 35: Richard Lester McKinney, Undated

Back reads: "Born 1917 or 18, Died March 13, 1973. Son of Lester Beerman McKinney (second child and oldest son of W.K. McKinney)

Folder 9: David H. McKinney and Tommye McKinney, 1923-1955

12 images. 3 Supporting documents. David and Tommye throughout the years.

Folder 10: Friends and Family, ca.1947

20 images. Unidentified friends and families. Includes exterior of Sterling P. Owen's house in Cynthiana, KY. 1947

Folder 11: Family pets, 1934-1935

24 images. Most contain the same small black and white dog.

Folder 12: Eastern Students

Item 1: Roy Staton and R.R. Richards, Undated

Standing in front of the Student Union building at Eastern

Item 2: Roy Staton and Anna Staton, Undated

Standing in front of the Student Union building at Eastern

Item 3: Roy and Anna Staton, Undated

Item 4: R.R. Richards and Anna Staton, Undated

Standing in front of the Student Union building at Eastern

Item 5: Roy and Anna Staton, Undated

In Gulfport, Miss

Item 6: Anna Staton, Undated

Item 7: Staton Home Exterior, Undated

Item 8: Margaret and Manning Nelson, 1932

Item 9: Unidentified Man and Woman, Undated

Man and woman looking at each other. The unidentified man is wearing a military uniform

Item 10: Unidentified Man and Woman, Undated

Unidentified man and woman. Man is wearing a military uniform

Item 11: Unidentified Man, Undated

Unidentified man standing next to mountainside, wearing military uniform

Item 12: Two unidentified women, 1954

One unidentified woman appears to be fixing the hair or makeup of the other woman

Item 13: Mary Frances and unidentified Woman, 1954

Mary Frances standing on steps with unidentified woman

Item 14: Mary Frances, R.R., Anna Staton, 1954

Mary Frances, R.R. Richards, and Anna Staton. Dick and Mary Frances are wearing graduation regalia

Item 15: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Unidentified woman standing outdoors

Item 17: Mary Frances, R.R., and Anna Staton, 154

Mary Frances, R.R. Richards, and Anna Staton standing on steps. Dick and Mary Frances are wearing graduation regalia

Item 18: Mary Frances, R.R., and Roy Staton, 1954

Mary Frances, R.R. Richards, and Roy Staton standing on steps. Dick and Mary Frances are wearing graduation regalia

Item 19: R.R., Roy Staton, Mary Frances, 1954

Standing on steps. Back of Photo states, "Reunion of class of 1929"

Item 20: Christmas Photo Card, 1957

Christmas photo card from The Rickman Powers'

Item 21: Alice Catherine Beckley, Undated

Item 22: Sam Beckley and Daughter Alice Catherine, Undated

Item 23: Sam and Lib Beckley, 1943

Item 24: Lib Beckley and Alice Beckley, Undated

Item 25: Unidentified Baby, Undated

Item 26: Alice Beckley and Family, Undated

Taken at 10 days old

Item 27: Alice Catherine Beckley, Undated

Item 28: Sam Beckley, 1943

Item 29: Steve Edwards and Baby, Undated

Item 30: Alice Catherine Beckley, 1947

Item 31: Lib Beckley, 1947

Item 32: Sam and Alice Beckley, 1947

Item 33: Elizabeth Beckley, 1941

Item 34: Alice Catherine Beckley, 1945

Item 35: Cherry Buffet, Undated

A cherry buffet made by Sam Beckley

Item 36: Alice Catherine Beckley, 1945

Item 37: Pine Furniture, Undated

Photo of a piece of pine furniture made by Sam Beckley

Item 38: May C. Hansen, Bob and Vivian Caton's Children, 1957

Taken a few weeks before May's death

Item 39: Martha Hansen Miller, Hannah Hansen Buckman, 1932

Item 40: May C. Hansen, Bob and Vivian Caton's Children, 1957

Item 41: Margaret and Manning Nelson, 1932

Item 42: Marion Miller and James E. Miller, 1932

Item 43: Martha Miller and Grandchildren, 1932

Grandchildren, James Miller and Marion Miller

Item 44: Ethel Miller holding Marion Miller, Karl Miller, James Miller, 1932

Item 45: Mary Frances, Martha Miller, Hannah Hansen Buckman, 1932

Item 46: Hannah Buckman's House, 1932

Item 47: Martha Miller and Hannah Buckman, 1932

Item 48: Jutta Delinde, 1932

Item 49: Aunt Lola and Children/Grandchildren, Undated

Item 50: Mollie's Bed, Undated

Russell Springs

Item 51: Mollie's Bed, Undated

Item 52: Ethan and Lonnie Cook, Undated

Item 53: L. Richards, M. Metcalfe, 1941

A Christmas card with photos, Russell County Banner

Item 54: Lisa Whicker, 1957

A Christmas card with photo, from Whicker family

Item 55: Lisa Anne Whicker, 1957

Birth announcement with photo

Item 56: Mike and Val Withers, 1957

Easter photo

Folder 13: McKinney and Gundlach

Item 1: Mary Frances McKinney, 1916

At Glyndon Ave.

Item 2: Edna Mulbrick and Adelaide Gundlach, Undated

Back of photo reads: "Miss Gundlach had been a fellow missionary in China with Ella Hauawalt. She was registrar of Berea College until she retired"

Item 3: David McKinney and Walker McKinney at Pond church, Undated

Item 4: Leatha and D.B. McKinney, 1923

Back porch of Glyndon Ave.

Item 5: Edna Mulbrick and Walker McKinney at Pond Church, Undated

Item 6: Ethel Walker McKinney on Glyndon Ave., Undated

Item 7: Adelaide Gundlach, Undated

Item 8: David McKinney at Pond Church

Item 9: Edna Mulbrick, Undated

In front of Glyndon Ave house

Item 10: Adelaide Gundlach, Undated

Item 11: Adelaide Gundlach, Undated

Item 12: Adelaide Gundlach, Undated

Folder 14: Swofford Family Photos, 1933-1954

43 images. Contains various images of babies, men, and women, as well as the exteriors of homes and cars

Folder 15: School Reunions photos, Undated

7 images. 2 supporting documents. Contains several large group photos of reunion classes as well as two documents regarding class reunion at Eastern

Folder 16: Houses of Family and Friends, Undated

13 images. Includes exterior shots of the homes of friends and family. Some exterior shots include unidentified friends and family.

Folder 17: Wolf Creek Dam, 1942

140 images. Images are of the construction of Wolf Creek Dam. Photos appear to originate from contractors or construction workers.

Folder 18: Keyes Trip West, ca.1940

9 images. Dr. & Mrs. Keyes (first picture) and their trip west. Includes landscape photos and a photo of Native Americans.

Folder 19: Owen Family Photos, Undated

43 images. Contains older images of members of the Owen family, as well as historical family homes. Contains negatives for many photos

Folder 20: Christmas Card Photos, 1957-1975

21 images. Photos on Christmas cards. Some of them are from family, others are unidentified.

Folder 21: Miscellaneous Photos, 1915-1975

90 images. Miscellaneous photos. Family dinners, landscapes, unidentified friends and family, vacations, interiors of homes.

Box 33

UnitID: 3 1234 01392402 0

Folder 1: Miscellaneous Photos, 1976-1979

118 images. Miscellaneous photos. Photos of unidentified family and friends seated in the Richards' home, landscape, gardens, unidentified homecoming pictures, and other miscellaneous photos of unidentified individuals.

Folder 2: Miscellaneous Photos, 1980-1985

63 images. Miscellaneous photos. Some photos of the Richards. Includes photos sent through correspondence of various family and friends, as well as photos of landscapes, animals, and church. Includes two photo packets with some duplicates or unidentified photos.

Folder 3: Miscellaneous Photos, 1986-1996

115 images. Miscellaneous photos. Some photos of the Richards, many photos of unidentified individuals seated in the Richards' home. Photos from Dick's 88th birthday. Various photos of weddings of friends and family.

Folder 4: Miscellaneous Photos, Undated

89 images. Contains miscellaneous, undated photos. Topics of interest include: First Mountain Laurel Festival, EKU photos, various events, unidentified individuals

Folder 5: Miscellaneous Photos, ca.1987

46 images. Images are separated into store photo packets. Includes birthday pictures, storm photos, wedding photos, and some duplicates. Some of the packets have negatives with them.

Folder 6: Negatives, 1977

Includes 4 packets of negatives. Many of the negatives are unidentified or duplicates of previous photos in the collection.

Folder 7: Negatives, 1980

Includes 3 packets of negatives. Many of the negatives are unidentified or duplicates of previous photos in the collection.

Folder 8: Negatives, Undated

Includes 8 packets of negatives. The negatives are mostly unidentified, or they are duplicates of previous photos in the collection.

Folder 9: Negatives, Undated

Includes 17 packets of negatives. The negatives are mostly unidentified, or they are duplicates of previous photos in the collection.

Folder 10: Danforth & Associates Photos

Item 1: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

Dinner party at Minnie Maud's at Berea

Item 2: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

Mr. Danforth and Dr. Hutchins

Item 3: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

Mr. Danforth and Dr. Hutchins

Item 4: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

Kodaya - Dr.Warmingham, Minnie Maud McCauley

Item 5: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

Wadjepi - P.G. Orevig, Gus Grenwald, Evelyn Leatherburg; Kodaya - Dr. Warmingham, Mr. Danforth

Item 6: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

Mr. & Mrs. Wm. H Danforth

Item 7: Danforth & Associates Photos, 1946

Eleanor and Roy A Brigham

Item 8: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

Mr. & Mrs. Danforth

Item 9: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

At Minnie Maud McCauley's breakfast at Berea.

Item 10: Danforth & Associates Photos, Undated

Evelyn Leatherburg in Minnie's workshop in Berea.

Item 11: Danforth & Associates Photos, 1953

Postcard from Minnie Maud to Mary Frances, with a photo of Wm. H. Danforth showing a totem pole

Folder 11: Tourism photos, Undated

20 images. Photos are tourist photos, purchased pre-printed. Includes photos from travels, as well as some from Bybee Pottery in Berea, KY.

Folder 12: Early Griggs Family Photos

Item 1: Griggs Family, 1892

Leatha, Ed, and Mattie Griggs. 1892, College Hill.

Item 2: Griggs Family, 1896

Mattie Griggs Hampton, Mary Smith Griggs, Mr. & Mrs. Brazelton, Mary Albert. Natural Bridge, June 10, 1896

Item 3: Lucian Edward Griggs, Undated

Item 4: Lucian Edward Griggs, Undated

Box 34

UnitID: 3 1234 01392403 8

Folder 1: McKinney Family Photos

Item 1: W.K. McKinney Home, Undated

Item 2: Athol Ward McKinney, Undated

WWI.

Item 3: Athol Ward McKinney, Undated

Navy group photo, WWI .

Item 4: Zerelda McKinney Berry, Undated

Daughter of James and Eleanor Black McKinney and sister to John R. McKinney

Item 5: Walker McKinney, Undated

Item 6: Dad and his grandmother Hisle, Undated

Group photo of two men and a woman.

Item 7: Robert C. McKinney, Undated

Pictured at 5 months old.

Item 8: Walker Boggs McKinney, Undated

Georgetown, KY; pictured at 9 months old.

Item 9: Mary Frances and Dick Richards, Undated

Tintype photo.

Item 10: Buford McKinney, Undated

Pictured with cat.

Item 11: Two Unidentified Men with a Horse, Undated

Item 12: W.K. McKinney Family, Undated

W.K. McKinney and his wife, Nancy Christian McKinney and their daughter, Edith T. McKinney.

Item 13: Thomas "Tom" Jefferson McKinney, Undated

Item 14: Wesley McKinney, Undated

Item 15: Willie Sewell, Undated

1st cousin of D.B. McKinney.

Item 16: Unidentified Young Man, Undated

Item 17: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 18: Walker McKinney, Undated

Folder 2: Friends and Family

Item 1: Unidentified Woman, 1966

Item 2: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 3: Elizabeth Alexander Clark - "Bett", 1917

Commencement, June 8, 1917.

Item 4: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 5: Martha Frances Swofford, Undated

Item 6: Bob and Jane Johnston, 1945

Bob was a Danforth Graduate Fellow, Eastern.

Item 7: Unidentified Man, Undated

Item 8: Unidentified Man, Undated

Item 9: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 10: Unidentified Man, Undated

Item 11: Unidentified Baby, Undated

Item 12: Unidentified Man and Woman, Undated

Item 13: Aerial view of R.R. Richards' "second" farm, 1950

The former Turpin farm, sold to Melvin Murphy, sold to R.R. Richards about 1950.

Item 14: Gloria Cree and Gene Whicker Wedding, 1955

Wedding photo, shown seated with their parents.

Folder 3: Friends and Family

Item 1: Virginia Saunders Jewell, 1922

Item 2: Mrs. Lillie Jewell Burton, 1922

Item 3: Unidentified young child, Undated

Item 4: Bessie Shearer, 1922

Winchester, KY.

Item 5: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 6: Morris Swofford, Undated

Includes a copy of the photo as well as the frame with a photo in it

Item 7: Martha Frances Swofford, Undated

Includes a copy of the photo as well as the frame with a photo in it

Item 8: Unidentified Young Man, Undated

Item 9: Unidentified Young Woman, Undated

Item 10: Unidentified Young Man, Undated

Item 11: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 12: Unidentified Man, Undated

Item 13: Unidentified Man, Undated

Item 14: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 15: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 16: Unidentified Man, Undated

Item 17: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Folder 4: Friends and Family

Item 1: David "Black" Wallace, Undated

Beau of Mattie Griggs.

Item 2: Mary Lizzie and Annie Deveraux, Undated

Item 3: Possibly Deveraux sisters, Undated

Item 4: "Nan" Engle, Undated

Item 5: Fern Grinstead, Undated

Daughter of Beda Grinstead.

Item 6: Fred P. Grinstead, Undated

Item 7: Lennie Grinstead, Undated

Item 8: Mrs. Laura Hanks, Undated

Item 9: Tommy "Hoot" Irvine, Undated

Item 10: Lizzie Irvine, Undated

Item 11: Carrie Irvine, Undated

Item 12: Vee Bush, Undated

Item 13: Henry C. Butler, Undated

Beau of Mattie Griggs.

Item 14: John Combs, Undated

Item 15: Mr. & Mrs. Barnett Cummings, Undated

Item 16: Sue Deathrage, Undated

Item 17: Mertie Hamilton Demaree, Undated

Folder 5: Curtis McKinney Photos

12 images. Contains unidentified photos of men, women, and children. One photo of a woman on a horse. The photos in this folder came from Curtis McKinney and Griggs Moores.

Folder 6: Curtis McKinney Photos

11 images. Contains unidentified photos of men, women, and children. Some of the photos in this folder are noted to have come from Curtis McKinney's papers.

Folder 7: Friends and Family

Item 1: Mrs. Kate Jouett, Undated

Item 2: Nannie Ayres, Undated

Item 3: Allison T. Ayres, Undated

Item 4: Allison T. Ayres and Olive Jackson, Undated

Wedding photo.

Item 5: Zanadia Stewart, Undated

Item 6: Professor and Mrs. Taylor, Undated

College Hill.

Item 7: May Powell Tipton, Undated

Item 8: Clemmie Webb, Undated

Item 9: Unidentified Man and Woman, Undated

Back of photo notes that this photo came from Griggs Moores.

Item 10: Martha Shepherd Pace, Undated

Daughter of Lizzie Sewell Shepherd - Niece of Mariah Sewell McKinney.

Item 11: Lizzie Sewell Shepherd, Undated

Sister to Mariah Sewell McKinney.

Item 12: Nannie D. Sewell, Undated

Item 13: Isaiah Shepherd, Undated

Husband of Lizzie Sewell.

Item 14: Unidentified Baby, Undated

From Curtis McKinney's papers.

Item 15: Unidentified Baby, Undated

From Curtis McKinney's papers.

Item 16: Martha Sewell Pace, Undated

Item 17: Unidentified Baby, Undated

From Curtis McKinney's papers.

Item 18: Mr. Sallee, Undated

Item 19: Reverend Mr. Ramey, Undated

Item 20: Wallace Owen, Undated

Item 21: Grant Norris, Undated

Item 22: Mattie Tribble Norris, Undated

Item 23: Dr. Morgan, Undated

Dentist in Richmond

Item 24: James Johnson, Undated

Founder of College Hill Academy.

Item 25: Mrs. Billie Mellon, Undated

College Hill, KY.

Folder 8

Item 1: Possibly Zerelda Noland, Undated

Photo from Curtis McKinney's papers.

Item 2: Unidentified Women, Undated

Photo from Griggs Moores.

Item 3: Unidentified Man, Undated

Item 4: Emma Hendren, Undated

Item 5: Mrs. Margaret D. Ayres, Undated

Item 6: Dr. Jeremiah Ayres, Undated

Folder 9: Miscellaneous Photos

Item 1: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 2: R.R. Richards Next to Corn Field, Undated

Item 3: Mary Frances and Dick Richards, Undated

With an unidentified couple.

Item 4: R.R. Richards and Anna Staton, Undated

Item 5: Mary Frances and Dick Richards, Undated

Item 6: "Val" Withers, 1968

Item 7: R.R. Richards, Undated

Item 8: Len Wallace Owen, Undated

Item 9: Dr. H.R. Donovan, Undated

Item 10: Unidentified Woman, Undated

Item 11: Martha Frances Swofford, Undated

Item 12: Mr. Elrod, Undated

Item 13: "Uncle" Billy Young, Undated

Item 14: Tom Tyley, Undated

Item 15: John L. Griggs, Undated

Item 16: John Dixon and W.J. Griggs, Undated

Item 17: R.R. Richards, Private in WWI, 1918

Item 18: Unidentified Woman, 1901

Back of photo reads, "For Mary Frances".

Item 19: Martha Frances Swofford, Undated

Folder 10: Charles Claude Williams Photos, 1943-1953

Photos given to Mary Frances by an Eastern student. Photos of Europe and Asia from WWII, by Charles Claude Williams.

Series 6: Subject Series

Sub-Series 1: Danforth Foundation

Box 35

UnitID: 3 1234 01392404 6

Folder 1: American Youth Foundation Correspondence, January 1, 1945 - February 16, 1951

Correspondence between Mary Frances and various Danforth Foundation members regarding admittance and recommendation for training camps at Camp Miniwanca

Folder 2: Danforth Foundation Correspondence, February 20, 1941 - December 30, 1942

Correspondence between Mary Frances and various Danforth Foundation members, as Mary Frances is named a Danforth Associate. Correspondence follows Mary Frances' activities as an associate. Topic of interest: Danforth Foundation annual conference and topics

Folder 3: Danforth Foundation Correspondence, January 1, 1943 - December 31, 1944

Correspondence between Mary Frances and various Danforth Foundation members. Mary Frances continues to write as her role as Danforth Associate. Of interest are Mary Frances' descriptions of her interactions with students and her efforts to support them, especially the soldiers. Includes mid-year and annual report by Mary Frances regarding use of Danforth Foundation funds.

Folder 4: Danforth Foundation Correspondence, January 1, 1945 - October 4, 1946

Correspondence between Mary Frances and various Danforth Foundation members, while Mary Frances worked as a Danforth Associate at Eastern.

Folder 5: Danforth Foundation Correspondence, February 28, 1947 - September 20, 1951

Correspondence between Mary Frances and various Danforth Foundation members, while Mary Frances worked as a Danforth Associate at Eastern. Includes additional pamphlets for conferences and invitations.

Folder 6: Danforth Foundation Materials, Undated

Contains applications for Camps under the direction of the Danforth Foundation and American Youth Foundation. Additionally, contains documents and information from Danforth Christian Conferences

Folder 7: Danforth Foundation Materials, Undated

Contains lists of attendees to the Danforth Christian Conference, as well as some itineraries for those conferences

Folder 8: Danforth Foundation Publications and Programs, Undated

Publications and Programs distributed by the Danforth Foundation, as well as some maps and song books.

Folder 9: State List of Associates, 1956-1958

Contains full lists divided by state for Danforth Associates from the years 1956-1958

Sub-Series 2: Eastern Kentucky University

Box 36

UnitID: 3 1234 01392405 3

Folder 1: Eastern Kentucky University Miscellaneous, Undated

Includes lists of individuals for the Alumni association and an interview of Mary Frances in which she discusses her experience of the Great Depression

Folder 2: Eastern/Alumni Association Correspondence, 1942-1969

Alumni Association Correspondence while Mary Frances was involved with the association. Of interest: Letters to and from Mary Frances in this folder indicate Mary Frances' disapproval of Eastern leadership

Folder 3: Eastern/Alumni Association Correspondence, 1970-N.D.

Continued correspondence for the Alumni Association between Mary Frances and various individuals involved with Eastern affairs

Folder 4: Eastern Alumni Association - Miscellaneous, 1956-1987

Includes photos, lists of Alumni and presidents, letters, and Alumni Association financial reports

Folder 5: Eastern Class Rosters - Alumni Association, 1924-1979

Class rosters for use by the Alumni Association

Folder 6: Eastern Memorabilia, 1927-1931

Various memorabilia for Eastern. Includes some photos, invitations, flyers, and name tags

Folder 7: Mixed Publications, 1941-1986

Mixed publications: Modern Business Education, Hunt School History, Peabody Views, The Bulletin of the Kentucky Historical Society, "The Echo" publication of the Madison County Retired Teachers Association, and a copy of Bank Notes for the 200th year of Madison County

Sub-Series 3: Legal/Financial Records

Box 36

Folder 8: McKinney Family - Legal, 1906-1920

Includes Life insurance claims and property lease

Folder 9: Rice & Arnold Monthly Report, 1931

Monthly report for Rice & Arnold. Dated April 10, 1931. Includes the accounts and balances of customers in 1931

Folder 10: Lucian Griggs Ledger, 1894

Ledger belonging to Lucian Griggs of College Hill, KY.

Folder 11: Mary Frances Richards Ledger

Ledger belonging to Mary Frances, including rent income as she rented out rooms to college boys. Also includes a list of rules and expectations for boys wishing to rent from her.

Box 37

UnitID: 3 1234 01392406 1

Folder 1: Bank Books, 1914-1925

Includes two bank books for the accounts of D.B. McKinney, and McKinney & Deatherage

Folder 2: McKinney Family Store Ledger, 1923-1925

Ledger for the McKinney Family Store, which belonged to Mary Frances' father, D.B. McKinney

Folder 3: May C. Hansen Estate, 1951-1959

May C. Hansen, former faculty at Eastern, passed away after being hit by a car. Mary Frances was named executor of her state. Folder includes legal documents naming Mary Frances as executor, tax documents, correspondence, death records, and bank statements

Folder 4: May C. Hansen Sympathy Correspondence, 1957-1958

Contains cards and letters from mutual friends and loved ones after learning of May's accident from Mary Frances. The letters reflect on the relationship between May and her friends, and thank Mary Frances for the work she did with Hansen's estate.

Folder 5: May C. Hansen Newspapers, 1957-1969

Contains newspapers and clippings regarding the accidental death of May C. Hansen, as well as the proceedings following the young man who was driving the car, Richard Click.

Folder 6: May C. Hansen Dedication Speeches, 1961

Includes copies of a dedication speech made by President O'Donnell of Eastern while dedicating the May C. Hansen Library in the Donovan Laboratory School Building.

Folder 7: May C. Hansen/Maude Gibson Correspondence, 1916-1919

Correspondence: May C. Hansen and Maude Gibson

Folder 8: May C. Hansen/Estelle Heald Correspondence, 1916

Correspondence: May C. Hansen and Estelle Heald

Folder 9: May C. Hansen/James Sizemore Correspondence, 1939-1940

Correspondence: May C. Hansen and James Sizemore

Folder 10: Miscellaneous May C. Hansen Correspondence, 1914-1974

Miscellaneous correspondence to May C. Hansen, retrieved by Mary Frances after May Hanson's death.

Folder 11: Various Wills, 1941-1980

Various last will and testaments: George D. Smith, E.M. Norton, Robert Sory, Grace Law.

Folder 12: R. R. Richards Personal Documents, 1918-1922

Documents of induction into military service for R.R. Richards

Folder 13: Sewell Family Tax Returns, 1935-1947

Tax returns fromt he 1935-1947 for members of the Sewell family

Folder 14: Fanny D. McKinney Sewell Estate, 1961-1976

Income and tax documents for the Fanny D. Sewell Estate, over which Mary Frances was named executor

Folder 15: Fanny D. McKinney Sewell Sympathy Correspondence, 1960

Sympathy notes/cards for the passing of Fanny D. McKinney Sewell

Folder 16: J.S. Sewell Estate, 1959-1961

Documents from the estate of J.S. Sewell, with Mary Frances named executor. Includes life insurance documents, death verification, last will and testament, tax examinations, final settlement document, and inventory papers

Folder 17: J.S Sewell Contracts, 1924-1945

Various contracts of sale and purchase entered into by J.S. Sewell, and often also by his wife, Fanny Sewell

Folder 18: J.S. Sewell Sympathy Correspondence, 1958-1959

Sympathy notes/cards for the passing of J.S. Sewell

Box 38

UnitID: 3 1234 01392407 9

Folder 1: Richards Insurance, 1942-1969

Contains a life insurance document for R.R. Richards, with Mary Frances as a beneficiary. Also contains a piece of correspondence from the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company to Mary Frances regarding insurance annuities

Folder 2: Deeds, Undated

Contains various deeds involving the Richards.

Folder 3: R.R. Richards and Dorothy Richards, 1994

Legal documents - wills, trusts, power of attorney - for R.R. Richards and Dorothy N. Richards. Dick married Dorothy after Mary Frances' death.

Sub-Series 4: Diaries/Personal Writings

Box 38

Folder 4: Diaries, 1917-1918

Two diaries belonging to Mary Frances when she was a teenager. Includes discussion of friends, her daily activities, and some brief discussion of schooling

Folder 5: Diaries, 1928-1961

Two diaries belonging to Mary Frances. The 1928 diary is a bank book, filled only through January. The 1961 diary is a desk diary filled until approximately August of that year. Includes notes on daily activities and teaching.

Folder 6: Hospital Diary, 1975

Diary kept by Mary Frances during a hospital stay in 1975. Contains her daily activities as well as a list of visitors and callers

Folder 7: Diary/Agenda, 1982

A Netherlands agenda for 1982 which Mary Frances used as a diary instead. Contains daily activities and notes through most of the year.

Folder 8: Richards Address Books, Undated

Address book and Phone address book, filled partially.

Sub-Series 5: Miscellaneous

Box 38

Folder 9: Yearbooks, 1927-1928

Two yearbooks from 1927-1928. 1927 yearbook is "The Pinnacle" for Berea College in KY. 1928 yearbook is "The Benham 'Hi'" for Benham High School in Benham, KY.

Folder 10: Kentucky Tourism, 1983

Tourism pamphlets for various activities in Kentucky.

Box 39

UnitID: 3 1234 01392408 7

Folder 1: Through the Years, 1978

Written by Ray Somers, friend to the Richards family. Inside front has a written dedication to both Mary Frances and Dick. Marked sections in the rear of the book include stories and notes about the Richards.

Folder 2: Certificates, 1929-1994

Various certificates awarded to Dick and Mary Frances over the years. Most of the certificates are related to educational accomplishments.

Folder 3: Eulogy, 1977

Eulogy for William Nelson Gordon, given by J.W. Thurman at Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, KY. Printed in text by Mary Frances.

Folder 4: Gardening Info, Undated

Various pamphlets and papers related to gardening, a favorite hobby of R.R. Richards.

Folder 5: Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, 1986-1987

Contains Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA) constitution of 1986, as well as a schedule of workshops for 1987

Folder 6: Miscellaneous Pamphlets and Calendar, Undated

Various pamphlets for Madison County, KY. Includes a booklet of info on the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, KY, as well as info about the Spindletop Mansion, info about traffic safety and alcohol, and U.S. Savings bonds. Also included in this folder is a 1985 calendar containing historical photos of Russell County, KY, where R.R. Richards is from

Folder 7: Miscellaneous R.R. Richards Education, ca.1933

Contains banquet booklets from events attended by R.R. Richards. Also contains 1933 Boston University degree for R. R. in his Masters of Business Administration

Folder 8: Notebooks, Undated

Contains two notebooks. One notebook appears to have been used when someone was unable to speak/was hospitalized. That notebook contains conversational notes regarding school, visitors, and how the individual was feeling. The other notebook in this folder contains a list of visitors to Curtis McKinney, noting food or gifts that visitors brought.

Folder 9: Assorted poems and writings, 1950-1956

Contains poems written by Mabel Kunkel, writings about Eastern by Mary Frances, and poems by Walter Richards.

Folder 10: David H. McKinney documents, 1927-1941

Includes documents belonging to David H. McKinney, Mary Frances' brother. Includes metal name plate, commencement exercise programs, publications of the "Cropper Hi Points", a football notebook, and floor plans for his home.

Folder 11: Teacher Record Books, 1918-1919

Contains three teacher record books belonging to Mary Frances during her time at the Hunt school. The books contain lists of students and attendance records. In the 1918 book, some classes appear to be closed for influenza. In the 1919 book, attendance is not filled and instead notes that the school was closed for scarlet fever.

Folder 12: Early Teaching Documents, 1928-1941

Includes various documents relating to Mary Frances' early career. Includes early transcript of grades, some newspaper clippings, and a booklet for the Hunt school.

Box 40

UnitID: 3 1234 01392409 5

Folder 1: Events/Invitations, 1923-1955

Invitations and programs from events. Topics of interest: Alumni dinner, commencements, marriages, Owen Family Reunion, George Peabody College

Folder 2: Events/Invitations, 1956-1973

Invitations and programs from events. Topics of interest: Commencements, marriages, Madison County Bicentennial, Earl Combs recognition dinner, Opening of Telford hall, Opening of Meditation Chapel at Eastern, Dedication of Powell building, Swofford 50th anniversary

Folder 3: Events/Invitations, 1974-1994

Invitations and programs from events. Topics of interest: Marriages and commencements, publication of the Public Papers of Keen Johnson event, 26th season of the Stephen Foster story, Alumni dinners, 200 years of fashion event.

Folder 4: Hanging of the Greens, 1942-1987

Programs for the Hanging of the Greens event at Eastern.

Folder 5: H.L. Donovan, 1956

Commencement address delivered by H.L. Donovan while he was president at University of Kentucky. In the front of the address is a letter to R.R. Richards from Donovan

Folder 6: Dance Invitations, 1928-1934

Includes dance invitations, belonging to both Mary Frances and R.R. Richards

Folder 7: Society of Boonesborough, 1975-1993

Contains two yearbooks and publications of the "Boonesborough Post"

Folder 8: S.S. United States, 1965

Includes ephemera from the S.S. United States cruise. The Richards took the cruise in 1965

Folder 9: Miscellaneous Memorabilia and Ephemera, Undated

Includes: Booklet describing bird song, a nametag for Dorothy Richards, a comedy book titled "Get Well Soon", a book of prayer, a handmade book "My Dutch Supper Menus" by Mary Frances, and a small book titled "The Beauty of Sounds"

Box 41

UnitID: 3 1234 01392410 3

Folder 1: Memorial Record Books, 1945-1978

Memorial books for D.B. McKinney, Allison T. Ayres, and Oscar Swofford

Folder 2: Memorial Record Books, 1961

Memorial book for Leatha May Griggs McKinney, Mary Frances' mother

Folder 3: Memorial Record Books, 1961

Memorial book for James S. Sewell

Folder 4: Memorial Record Books, 1980

Memorial book for Ethel Walker McKinney Swofford, Mary Frances' sister

Folder 5: Memorial Record Books, 1981

Memorial book for Mary Curtis McKinney

Folder 6: Memorial Record Books, 1987

Memorial book for Mary Frances McKinney Richards

Sub-Series 6: Y.M.C.A/Sam Beckley

Box 42

UnitID: 3 1234 0139211 1

Folder 1: Global Organization Publications, 1930-1932

Publications: The Intercollegian, The International Student, Young Men, and The World Tomorrow. A few of the publications are marked with notes and signature of Sam Beckley, a young man who rented a room from Mary Frances. Sam Beckley was president of the YMCA at Eastern while attending the school

Folder 2: Student Organization Publications and Programs, 1933-1939

Student Organization publications. Includes publications regarding alcohol use in college students, civil rights, Armistice Day, Day of Prayer, and student solidarity

Folder 3: Off-Campus Programs and Publications, 1929-1938

Includes: Christian World Education Scrapbook, Southern Student Conference information, Christian leadership, State YMCA conferences, State YMCA training.

Folder 4: Eastern YMCA Publications/Correspondence, 1930-1936

YMCA publications at Eastern, including correspondence between Sam Beckley and other students and other YMCA members.

Folder 5: Eastern YMCA Publications/Correspondence, 1930-1936

Includes programs and publications regarding YMCA events on Eastern's campus. Also includes correspondence between Sam Beckley and other YMCA members, both at Eastern and nationally.

Folder 6: YMCA Publications, Undated

YMCA publications. Includes publications regarding suggested policies for YMCA on campuses, economic news, intercollegiate service, how to advertise the YMCA, and YMCA manual.

Folder 7: Miscellaneous YMCA/YWCA Papers, Undated

Brief history of YMCA on Eastern's campus, as well as some YWCA correspondence and other miscellaneous documents.

Sub-Series 7: Oversized and Artifacts

Box 43

UnitID: 3 1234 01392412 9

Item 1: Two Handkerchiefs

Given to Mary Frances by Edith McKinney.

Item 2: History of the First United Methodist Church in Richmond, KY Scrapbook

Box 44

UnitID: 3 1234 01392413 7

Folder 1: Danforth Foundation and Camp Miniwanca Scrapbook

Folder os1: Posters, Certificates and Portraits, Undated

Includes oversized posters from Boston University, various oversized certificates belonging to both of the Richards, a large certificate for R.R. Richards on distinguished faculty for Eastern, an oversized unidentified flag, and a portrait of R.R. Richards sent by former student Wu Kuo-Chou.

Barcode: 31234013924145

Folder os2: Newspapers, 1945

Newspapers from Detroit, MI, covering the end of WWII.

Barcode: 31234013924152

Folder os3: Newspapers, 1945

Newspapers from Dayton, OH, covering the end of WWII.

Barcode: 31234013924160

Item 1: McKinney Photo Album, Undated

McKinney photo album with notes and identification from Mary Frances and Leatha Griggs McKinney

UnitID: 3 1234 01392417 8

Sub-Series 8: Additional Materials

Box 45

Barcode: 31234014260028

Folder 1: Interior Photos of Home, 1950

36 images. Includes photographs of the interior of the Richards home on Lancaster. Each photo has a detailed description and inventory of furniture and other belongings written by Mary Frances.

Folder 2: Early EKU Athletics, Undated

18 images, 12 negatives. Includes some photos of men playing football and baseball in Eastern uniforms.

Folder 3: Fair Photos, Undated

14 images of a fair, likely a fair in Kentucky based on content.

Folder 4: Alesa with Flowers and Hat, Undated

17 images. Photos of a young woman named Alesa posed with flowers and a hat. Some of the photos also have a young man named Stephen at a dinner table with her.

Folder 5: Cattle Photos, Undated

56 images, 12 negatives.

Folder 6: Parade Photos, Undated

26 images. Images of a parade as it passes down Lancaster Ave, in front of the Richards home.

Folder 7: Wolf Creek Dam Groundbreaking, 1941-09-01

31 images with negatives. Includes photos of the celebration as well as photos of speakers at the event.

Folder 8: Old Russell Springs Fair Film, Undated

5 negatives.

Folder 9: Kentucky House of Reform at Greendale, ca. 1923-1925

113 negatives. Includes photos of the grounds, the students, Dick as he taught there, and photos of the KHR baseball team who won the championship in 1924 and 1925

Folder 10: Berea Normal School, ca. 1919-1922

56 negatives. Photos from when Dick attended Berea Normal School - inside of dorms, students, and sports teams.

Folder 11: Early Miscellaneous Photos, Undated

79 images, 150 negatives. Includes photos of friends, family, travels, homes, and landscapes.

Folder 12: Unidentified Friends/Family, Undated

37 images of unidentified people. Includes group photos, photos of Dick and Mary Frances individually, photos of cars and homes, and farm landscape photos.

Folder 13: Postcards, Undated

38 cards. The postcards range from images from the Western us, New England, and various monuments and landmarks.

Folder 14: Disc Negatives, Undated

8 Disc Negatives of images shown previously in the collection

Box 46

Barcode: 31234014260036

Item 1: Richards Retirement Album, 1966

This is a photo album/scrapbook to honor the retirement of both Mary F. Richards and Dick Richards. They both retired in 1966. The album has photos, event programs, correspondence, and newsclippings.

Folder OS4: Map Case Oversized

Contains two long group photos from Dick's time in the military. Each photo contains a longer list of each member in the photo, their rank, and their location. Also contains a large colorful poster giving tips on how to better shop using rations from WWII. (Poster ca. 1943).

Barcode: 31234014260044