Lambert/Harrison Family Papers, 1851-1965 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Collection Overview

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection Historical Note

Administrative Information

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Correspondence

Box 1

Barcode: 31234014261414

Folder 1: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, 1930-1947

Contains correspondence between Dean Lambert and his mother, May Harrison. Topics in this folder: mostly May writing to tell Dean news from back home while he is in school or working at camp (Camp Piomingo and Camp Miniwanca), with Dean telling her about his daily activities and requesting things like stamps or boxes.

Folder 2: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, 1948

Contains correspondence between Dean Lambert and his mother, May Harrison. Most of the correspondence in this folder is from Dean to his mother. There are heavy discussions on his political opinions, especially concerning the actions of the American government and military following WWII. Additionally, Dean began working as a clerk for Hon. Francis Case, a state representative from South Dakota (where Dean's father was from). While working as a clerk, Dean often writes home to report his experiences sitting in on meetings of the House of Representatives and Congress, as well as attending the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Specifically, Dean writes about debates within the House and Congress regarding the desegregation of the U.S. Military. Finally, some of the letters from Dean highlight his desire to work in Germany on an assistantship with hopes of a career in military politics.

Folder 3: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, 1949

Contains correspondence between Dean Lambert and his mother, May. Most of the correspondence in this folder revolves around Dean's time in Washington. The two write each other talking of news from home, political commentary, and other odds and ends. Dean writes about his continued work with Case, his attempts to continue publishing with Berea Citizen from South Dakota, and his studies. May writes to him regarding what she perceives as drama at Berea College. Finally, Dean writes in March about standing outside Blair House in Washington DC and seeing Winston Churchill emerge from his car and meet with Truman.

Folder 4: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, July 1950 - August 1950

Contains correspondence from May to Dean. Most of the content is her continued news from home, although there is some political commentary regarding the upcoming Korean War, as well as a notification to Dean that he has been notified of his need to report for selective service.

Folder 5: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, August 1950 - December 1950

Contains correspondence from May to Dean. Most of the content is her continued news from home. She notes that she is unsure if Dean is receiving her letters.

Folder 6: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, February 1951 - October 1951

Contains correspondence between Dean and his mother, May. Dean writes from Fort Wood training camp, details about the military, training, weather, and his time in the army. He also details a "field exercise" during training and notes his upcoming move to Camp Carson. He writes about his interest in movies/theater and writes reviews to his mother. Dean offers further political discussion, including early cold war opinions and his thoughts on the Korean War.

Folder 7: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, November 1951 - December 1951

Contains correspondence between Dean Lambert and his mother, May. Most of the correspondence is from Dean to his mother as he describes his move to Camp Carson. He describes the hiking trips he takes to Royal Gorge, Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, and the Garden of the Gods. Additionally, he talks about a Robert Mitchum movie being filmed near the base that he is interested in. He describes going to Camp Hale with his unit for "arctic indoctrination" training. Finally, some correspondence from his mother talks aboutt he Naturalization Act of 1946 - held up in 1949, and gives her opinions on this along with sending a newsclipping regarding the issue.

Folder 8: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, 1952

Contains correspondence from May to Dean, detailing news from home and some responses to political commentary. Dean's correspondence from this time is missing.

Folder 9: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, Undated

Most of this correspondence is from May to Dean, and likely fills some of the gaps from the previous folders but which lack dates to put them in their proper context. The content largely represents May filling Dean in on affairs from back home, as well as responding to his political commentary and requests to have things sent to him.

Folder 10: Dean Lambert/May Harrison Correspondence, Undated

Most of this correspondence is from May to Dean, and likely fills some of the gaps from the previous folders but which lack dates to put them in their proper context. The content largely represents May filling Dean in on affairs from back home, as well as responding to his political commentary and requests to have things sent to him.

Folder 11: to Dean Lambert, 1941-1949

Correspondence from friends and distant family members to Dean while away at school or work

Folder 12: to Dean Lambert, 1950-1964

Correspondence from friends and distant family members to Dean while away at school or work

Folder 13: to May Harrison, 1895-1951

Correspondence to Dean's mother, May, from friends and family members over the years.

Box 2

Barcode: 31234014261422

Folder 1: Elizabeth Harrison Correspondence, 1906-1953

Correspondence to Dean's aunt Elizabeth, often referred to in correspondence as Bessie. From friends and family, especially while she is away at college.

Folder 2: John G. Harrison Correspondence, 1879-1922

Correspondence to Dean's grandfather John (May's father). Includes correspondence from various businesses, distant family members, and children.

Folder 3: Miscellaneous Harrison Family Correspondence, 1880-1899

Correspondence addressed to various members of the Harrison family, often more than one member of the Harrison family, usually from cousins or family friends

Folder 4: Christmas Cards, 1959

Folder 5: Christmas Cards, Undated

Folder 6: Christmas Cards, Undated

Series 2: Financial Series

Box 2

Folder 7: Financial Papers

Financial papers, receipts, invoices, etc. for members of the Harrison family with a specific focus on Dean Lambert

Folder 8: Financial Papers

Financial papers, receipts, invoices, etc. for members of the Harrison family with a specific focus on Dean Lambert

Series 3: Newspaper Series

Box 3

Barcode: 31234014261430

Folder 1: Fort Wood News, 1950-1951

Contains two full newspapers from Fort Wood, Missouri, from November 9, 1950 and October 18, 1951.

Folder 2: The Wallpaper, 1948-1952

Contains three newspapers from The Wallpaper, a Berea-based newspaper, from May 8, 1948,  March 25, 1950, and April 30, 1952.

Folder 3: The Courier-Journal, Dec-64

Contains one newspaper from The Courier-Journal from December 13, 1964.

Folder 4: The Citizen, 1923-1949

Contains some newspapers and newspaper clippings from The Citizen, a berea-based newspaper. Dean worked with The Citizen, so there are some handwritten notes regarding articles that he contributed to in the paper.

Folder 5: The Pinnacle, 1984-1985

Contains five newspapers from The Pinnacle, a Berea-based newspaper, from May 9, 1964, March 25, 1965, April 3, 1965, April 24, 1965, and October 9, 1965.

Folder 6: The Lexington Leader, 1921-1964

Contains two full newspapers from The Lexington Leader, a newspaper from Lexington, KY. Includes editions from August 8, 1921 and April 10, 1964.

Folder 7: Mixed Newspapers, 1960-1964

Contains: March 7, 1960 copy of American Observer, June 11, 1964 copy of The Madison County Post, March 29, 1964 copy of GRIT Family Section, and a January 20, 1949 copy of The Central Record.

Folder 8: Miscellaneous Newsclippings, 1965

Contains newsclippings from a "on this day" type section of the paper titled "This Was the Civil War" which followed the proceedings of the Civil War from the 100 year anniversary of the end of the war in 1965.

Folder 9: Miscellaneous Newsclippings, Undated

Contains miscellaneous newsclippings from various newspapers. Topics include: White Hall restoration, education, local and national politics, local clubs, marriage announcements, obituaries, and a couple of opinion pieces.

Series 4: Organizations and Clubs

Box 3

Folder 10: Republican National Committee at Berea, 1948

Contains items related to the Republican National Committee. Dean served as chairman for the committee. The folder contains ID cards, invitations to join to serve, correspondence regarding upcoming events with the committee, drafts of statements, suggestions for a mock political convention and event programs

Folder 11: The Berea Players, 1940-1947

Contains items related to the Berea Players, a theater club in Berea. Includes letters from the director, memos to alumni players, newsletters for the players, and event programs.

Folder 12: The Berea Players, 1947-1950

Contains continues materials related to the Berea Players. Includes event programs, playbills, correspondence regarding audio visual release forms, and a partial script for a show apparently about the founding of Berea College

Folder 13: Bluegrass Boys State, 1962-1965

Contains materials related to the Bluegrass Boys' State. Includes photographs and correspondence regarding upcoming events.

Folder 14: Miscellaneous Organizations and Clubs, Undated

Contains materials related to various clubs and organizations Dean was involved with. Includes American Youth Foundation, the Richmond Cemetery Co., and the Young Historian Association.

Series 5: Personal Writings

Box 3

Folder 15: Speeches, 1948

Includes two speeches written by Dean, including "Time for Decision" and commentary on the history of Berea's churches.

Folder 16: Personal Writing, 1947-1953

Contains mostly partial pieces of personal writing created by Dean. Includes historical writing, partial drafts of John G. Fee history, and church history.

Folder 17: School Writing, ca. 1947

Mostly contains papers written for college classes. Some of the papers are only partial copies.

Series 6: Photographs

Box 3

Folder 18: Photographs, Undated

Includes 39 photos from Berea. Some of the photographs are of the train depot in Berea. Other photos in this folder depict a career march through the campus of Berea College.

Folder 19: Photographs, Undated

Includes 13 photos. These photos appear to be personal in nature. There are photos of a lake, as well as some houseboats on the water.

Folder 20: Photographs, Undated

Includes 17 photos. These are miscellaneous photographs. Contains eight photos of highway historical markers in Richmond, KY, on the way to Berea. One photo is of a large group of people in front of a train in Bonesteel, South Dakota. There are also cemetery photos. One photo appears to be two men reading a script on an outdoor stage. Another photo is from a Civil War reenactment at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Finally, there is a portriat of Bill Welsh.

Folder 21: Photographs, Undated

Series 7: Publications

Box 4

Barcode: 31234014261448

Folder 1: "These are Their Pictures", Mar-63

Full script for a Founders' Day play held at Berea College.

Folder 2: Kentucky Highway Historical Marker Interim Report, Nov-63

A report put together for the Governor of Kentucky at the time (Bert T. Combs), including maps, titles, and locations for every highway historical marker in Kentucky at that time (1963). The markers in the report are split into districts and counties.

Folder 3: Turkey: 10 Eventful Years, 1938-1947

This is an article reprinted into booklet form from the Encyclopedia Britannica, written by Ismet Inonu who was the serving president of the Turkish Republic at the time.

Folder 4: Union Booklet, Undated

This is a booklet in both Russian and French that has statistics on the mining of ores and minerals, as well as Union information.

Folder 5: Julius Caeser, Undated

A pocket book from Pocket Series, no. 128, edited by E. Haldeman-Julius, reporting on the life and accomplishments of Julius Caesar.

Folder 6: Friends of the Public Schools, 1948

A "Friends of the Public Schools" Bulletin, Vol. X No. 12, Serial 117.

Folder 7: "Our Native Herbs", Undated

An advertising pamphlet from the Dr. Perkins Medical Company

Folder 8: "Attractive Tables for All Your Meals", Undated

A booklet produced by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, highlighting suggestions for ways to set the dining table

Folder 9: Protective Tariff, Undated

A booklet produced by the Woman's National Republican Committee which contains information on tariffs meant to educate women about their purpose and to broaden their understanding of labor.

Folder 10: Prospectus, 1965

A booklet produced by the The Folio Society, advertising their special edition books

Folder 11: "Your Questions Answered", Undated

A pamphlet produced by Socialist Party U.S.A. meant to educate readers about Socialism.

Folder 12: "Hood's Nashville Campaign", 1964

An illustrated magazine from the editors of Civil War Times, providing the story of the Nashville campaign to readers with full illustrations throughought, as well as event invitations towards the end.

Folder 13: The Progressive, 1949

Contains the July 1949 (Vol 13, No.7) edition of The Progressive, an economic and political magazine founded by Robert M. LaFollette, Sr.

Folder 14: The Report, 1964

Contains the December 1964 (Vol 31, No. 11) edition of The Reporter magazine

Folder 15: "A History of Civilization", 1960

Contains a copy of "A History of Civilization" by Brinton, Christopher, and Wolff.

Folder 16: Ward's Airline Radio Service Manual, Undated

Folder 17: Sherwood's Writing Speller, Undated

Filled in by G.M. Burnett

Folder 18: Doan's Directory of the United States, 1921

Folder 19: Almanac, 1908

Dr. Miles New Weather Almanac and Handbook of Valuable Information

Folder 20: Almanac, 1916

The Studabaker Almanac for 1916

Folder 21: Great Decisions Fact Sheets, 1963

Contains an introductory booklet as well as eight "fact sheet" booklets containing information on international politics from the time. Each topic is broken up into different booklets or "fact sheets" with an opinion ballet at the end of the sheets.

Folder 22: Emergency Handbook, 1960

Contains two copies of "Handbook for Emergencies", one of which belonged to May Lambert. The handbook advises on family preparedness, warning signals, fallout protection, and community plans for action. The handbook also contains many illustrations detailing first aid instructions.

Folder 23: How To File Your Taxes, 1951

A pamphlet produced by the U.S. Government advising citizens on how to properly file their taxes

Folder 24: Of Sun and Wind, 1962

A poetry book by Joseph Marion. Written on the inside is "Season's Greetings" as well as Joseph Marion's name and the year.

Folder 25: The Kentucky Reservist, 1953

Two pamphlets produced by the Kentucky Military district containing news of the reserve. January edition is the first edition. Other edition is No.7 from July 1953

Folder 26: Souvenir Program, 1948

A souvenir program celebrating the Gregory County 50th Golden Jubilee annivesary in Bonesteel, South Dakota.

Folder 27: "Star Tips", 1947

"Star Tips: A Thousand Ways to Save Your Days" by Grace L. Beede, a booklet with information on housekeeping, from cooking to cleaning to stain removal.

Folder 28: Metropolitan Life Insurance, Undated

Contains two pamphlets produced by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. One is "6 to 8: Years of Discovery" while the other is "How to Control Your Weight"

Folder 29: Story of the Red Cross, 1917

A booklet belonging to May Harrison giving the history of the American Red Cross, distributed for classroom use.

Folder 30: "The Old Log School…", 1961

Contains a handmade edition of "The Old Log School and Leaves From A Poplar Spring" by William Henry Young. Inside cover reads: "To Dean Warren Lambert, with best wishes and hope for your desires to be fulfilled. William Henry Young".

Folder 31: Joel T. Hart, 1962

A copy of Joel T. Hart by J. Winston Coleman, Jr. No inscription inside.

Folder 32: The Voters' Argument Settler, 1851

A pocket-sized booklet titled "The Voters' Argument Settler for the Vest Pocket: Strictly Non-Partisan"

Folder 33: Free Bulgaria, 1948-1949

Two publications containing information about Bulgarian politics. Includes Vol III, No. 10 and Vol. IV, No. 4.

Folder 34: Pakistan Affairs, 1948

One edition of Pakistan Affairs, a publication giving notice to new political affairs involving Pakistan

Folder 35: I am I, 1964-1965

A collection of prose writing from the Prose Writing Class at Berea College for 1964-1965.

Folder 36: The Lion, 1964

Contains 3 editions of The Lion, a handmade magazine from The Berea Foundation. Inclues Vol 17, No.8, Vol 18 No.6, and Vol 18 No.7

Box 5

Barcode: 31234014261455

Folder 1: The Cross and the Flag, 1948

One copy of a political magazine titled "The Cross and the Flag", mostly discussing communist policy and the threat to the U.S. This copy is Vol 7. No. 2

Folder 2: The Stalin Revolution, 1965

"Problems in European Civilzation: The Stalin Revolution: Fulfillment or Betrayal of Communism?" by Robert V. Daniels

Folder 3: Principles of a New Economic School, 1950

"Principles of a New Economic School" by W.C. Sickesz

Folder 4: Almanacs, 1881-1908

Ayer's American Almanac - 1881, 1889, 1890, 1893, and 1908.

Folder 5: Almanacs, 1881-1888

Dr. Jaynes Medical Almanac - 1881, 1883, 1884, 1885, and 1888.

Folder 6: Almanacs, 1879-1893

Dr. J.H. McLean's Family Almanac - 1879, 1880, 1888, 1891, and 1893.

Folder 7: First Aid, Undated

First Aid to the Injuries. Includes colored illustrations with each first aid instruction.

Folder 8: Almanacs, 1898-1904

The Ladies' Birthday Almanac. 1898 (for both Bessie and Howard Harrison), 1904, 1907, 1911, and 1912.

Folder 9: Almanac, 1898-1909

The Peruna Almanac - 1899 and 1909.

Folder 10: Bulletin of Berea College, 1950-1952

Contains two editions of the Bulletin of Berea College, for June of 1950 and June of 1952.

Folder 11: Berea College Publications, 1947-1949

Contains the Y Guide for Berea College (1947-1948) and the Report of the President of Berea College for 1949.

Folder 12: Berea Student Handbooks, 1897-1964

Contains Berea Student Handbooks for the following years: 1897, 1959-60, 1960, 1964

Folder 13: Twenty Writers Club, 1947-1965

Contains publications from the Twenty Writers Club, which include writing from club members for each year. Includes the following years: 1947, 1959, 1964, and 1965

Folder 14: A Brief History of Berea College, 1963

A small booklet detailing the history of Berea College, featuring photos, newsclippings, and photos of written materials

Folder 15: States' Rights and Sectionalism, 1949

A copy of an address delivered by Jonathan Truman Dorris on September 5, 1948 at the Dedication of a Monument to Three Unknown Confederate Soldiers in Guernsey County, Ohio

Series 8: Subject Series

Box 6

Barcode: 31234014261463

Folder 1: Camp Piomingo, 1950

Includes materials related to Dean's time working summers with Camp Piomingo. Includes instructions to staff, staff board meeting questions, advertisments for people interested in working for the camp, and an empty "My Vacation at Camp" booklet.

Folder 2: Certificates, 1878-1962

Includes certificates, most of which belong to Dean. The first certificate belongs to J.G. Harrison, his teaching certification. Other certificates belong to Dean, related to his education and club/organization involvement.

Folder 3: Education, 1898-1950

Contains materials related to education. Includes some written report cards for May Harrison, Dean's mother. Remaining materials include report cards and Dean's Office Time Sheets for Dean.

Folder 4: Bessie Harrison Education, Undated

Contains a book belonging to Bessie Harrison during her time at Berea College. The book, "Public Speaking for Normal and Academy Students" is heavily annotated, with some class notes in between the pages. The date has been lost to damage, but can be read as "Sept 18, 191_"

Folder 5: Events/Invitations, 1878-1949

Includes invites and event programs for: club/organization meetings (literary societies, YMCA, alumni groups), wedding invites, concert programs, commencement programs, church programs, and local playbills.

Folder 6: Events/Invitations, 1950-Undated

Includes invites and event programs. Includes church programs, commencement programs, a foreign language conference program, invitation to class parties, program for the Mock Republican Convention, programs for plays, a prom, and a Russian circus program

Folder 7: Foreign Language, Undated

Includes papers and index cards written in foreign languages. Most of the material is Russian. Dean had a particular interest in foreign languages.

Folder 8: Letterpress Halftones, Undated

Includes 12 letterpress halftone prints of various US military planes and navy ships.  Ships: U.S.S Ammen, U.S.S. Gansevoort, U.S.S. Salt Lake City,  U.S.S. Mullany, P.T. 105, U.S.S. Minneapolis, and U.S.S. Saratoga. Aircrafts: "Buccaneer", B-26 "Marauder" Medium Bomber, P-51 "Mustang", "Mariner", and "Avenger". These images were pulled from a photo album which was in poor condition.

Folder 9: Memorandum Books, 1865-1901

Includes 8 memorandum books, primarily filled out by John G. Harrison and Howard Harrison. These were used for a variety of purposes - to keep track of debts owed, to keep track of correspondence, to track the weather, to use as a diary, and to note the family births and deaths.

Folder 10: Memorandum Books, 1905-1915

Includes 7 memorandum books, primarily filled out by John G. Garrison or his wife. These were used for a variety of purposes - to keep track of debts owed, to track correspondence, to track the weather, or to note the births and deaths in the family. The later books in this folder belong to Dean and primarily track his spending and his bank deposits.

Folder 11: Memorandum Books, 1916-Undated

Includes 8 memorandum books. These were used for a variety of purposes. Most the books in this folder track debts owed, family births and deaths, and farm information. Several of the memorandum books in this folder bear no recognizable date.

Folder 12: Military Papers, 1949-1952

Includes papers related to Dean's time in the military. Includes: personal history statement, division patches, correspondence regarding his desire to transfer to intelligence, draft notice, appointment of leadership, and Berea College transcript.

Folder 13: Postcards

Item 1: Natural Bridge Kentucky and Surrounding Country, Undated

Item 2: "The Sphinx," Daniel Boone's Cave, Undated

Nicholasville, "In Old Kentucky"

Item 3: Monticello, Undated

The text at the bottom of the postcard reads: "Jefferson's Honeymoon Lodge, The Slave Quarters and the Old Water Stump, Monticello Shop, and the Rest Room"

Item 4: Exterior View of Danforth Chapel, West Side, Undated

Item 5: The Hourglass, 1917

Great Onyx Cave, KY. Photo by L.P. Edwards

Item 6: The Lady of the Cave, Undated

The Lady of the Cave, New Entrance to Mammoth Cave. Includes a photo of a small mummified body, with an explanation of the legend under the photo.

Item 7: Grave of Judge John Rowan, 1923

The text at the bottom of the postcard front is damaged.  Without the damage, it reads: "Grave of Judge and U.S. Senator John Rowan at My Old Kentucky Home (Federal Hill) said to have inspired Foster's 'Massa's in the Cold, Cold, Ground'." The picture depicts Judge John Rowan's gravesite.

Item 8: My Old Kentucky Home Dedication, 1923

The text at the bottom of the postcard reads: "Young Bardstown women who acted as sponsors at the dedication of My Old Kentucky Home, July 4, 1923. They are wearing dresses of the period 1852 when Foster wrote his immortal lyric, 'My Old Kentucky Home'."

Item 9: Fee Memorial Union Church, Undated

Berea, Kentucky

Item 10: My Old Kentucky Home, 1923

The text at the bottom of the postcard reads: "View of the park surrounding My Old Kentucky Home (Federal Hill) looking towards Bardstown, Kentucky"

Item 11: Jefferon's Nail Factory, Undated

The text at the bottom of the postcard reads: "Ruins of Jefferson's Nail Factory at Monticello. This was one of the first nail factories in America"

Item 12: Floyd Collins in Crystal Cave, Undated

The text at the bottom of the postcard reads: "Examining bones discovered in adjacent cave, Cave City, KY."

Item 13: Phelps-Stokes Chapel, Undated

Berea College, Berea, Kentucky.

Item 14: The Gorge Anglin Falls, Undated

Near Berea, Kentucky

Item 15: View from East Pinnacle, Berea, Kentucky, Undated

Item 16: My Old Kentucky Home, 1923

The text at the bottom of the postcard reads: "Wing of My Old Kentucky Home (Federal Hill), built in 1793, two years before the main home was built - four rooms - first law office of Judge Rowan, bedroom, kitchen, and smokehouse."

Item 17: State Capitol, Undated

The front of the postcard has damage on the image. State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Item 18: Frozen Niagara, 1931

Front of postcard: "Frozen Niagara, New Entrance - Mammoth Cave, KY". The back of the postcard has correspondence but was glued into a scrapbook, the correspondence being unrelated to the collection.

Item 19: Exit of Corkscrew, Interior of Cave, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 20: Onyx Pillars, New Entrance, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 21: Elbow Crevice, 1898

Mammoth Cave, KY. Ben Hains, Cave Photographer.

Item 22: A Tunnel of Trees to My Old Kentucky Home, 1923

"A tunnel of trees leads to My Old Kentucky Home"

Item 23: Onyx Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Columns, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 24: Frozen Niagara, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 25: Fairy Grotto, 1892

Mammoth Cave, KY. Ben Hains, Cave Photographer.

Item 26: Formations in Violet City, 1908

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 27: Chimes in Violet Springs, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 28: Barn - Berea, KY, Undated

Postcard has moderate damage. Top corner likely originally said Berea College, but has been lost to damage.

Item 29: Martha Washington's Statue, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 30: Olives Bower, Growing Stalactite, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 31: Onyx Ball and Pit, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 32: Jenny Lind's Arm Chair, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 33: The Cliff Dwellers, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 34: Office and Entrance, Diamond Caverns, Undated

Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 35: The Hanging Paradise, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 36: The Captiol Dome, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 37: Cleopatra's Hall, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 38: The Beauty Parlor, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 39: Nabob's Vineyard, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 40: The Onyx Hay Stack, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 41: Diamond Caverns R.R. Depot, Undated

1.5 miles north of Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 42: Bridal Altar, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 43: Entrance: Looking Out, Undated

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 44: Salt Petre Vats, 1812-1814

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 45: Underground Dining Room, Undated

Seats 500 people. Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 46: Aladdin's Walk, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 47: Echo River, Undated

360 Ft. Underground, Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 48: Cathedral Domes, Undated

200 feet in height, 60 feet in width. New entrance to Mammoth Cave, KY.

Item 49: West Lunette, The Treaty of Wataga, Undated

Bottom text of postcard reads: "The Cherokee Indians selling Kentucky to the Transylvania Land Company"

Item 50: Bowman Field, Louisville, KY, Undated

Item 51: Monticello, Undated

Text reads: "Monticello - Original Jefferson Tables with a Double-Swining Door invented by Jefferson"

Item 52: Boone Tavern, Undated

Berea, KY

Item 53: The Frozen Waterfalls, Undated

Diamond Caverns, Glasgow Junction, KY

Item 54: Party Going Out, 1908

Mammoth Cave, KY

Item 55: Entrance to Sand Cave, icicles hanging down, Undated

Cave City, KY

Item 56: The "Bridge" in Kentucky, Undated

Natural Bridge State Park, KY

Item 57: Lover's Leap Overlook, Undated

Natural Bridge State Park, KY

Item 58: Ladies' Hall, Berea College, Undated

Berea College, Berea, Kentucky.

Item 59: Oversized "Confederate" Postcard, 1961

A larger postcard meant to mimic the appearance of a certificate adding Dean to the "Confederate Air Force"

Folder 14: Miscellaneous, Undated

Contains miscellaneous materials: lantern design plans, advertisements, auto insurance for Bessie, a school workbook belonging to May, Will of Martha Jane Harrison, application instructions for scholarships and grants, miscellaneous drawings, and a desk sign belonging to Dean.

Box 7

Barcode: 31234014261471

Folder 1: Sample Ballots, 1894-1925

Contains two Madison County sample ballots for the years 1894 and 1925

Folder 2: The Berea Players: "I Remember Mama", Feb-50

Contains the draft for a review by Dean of the show "I Remember Mama" performed by the Berea Players

Folder 3: American Legion Minutes, Oct-62

Contains the minutes for the American Legion at the 27th Annual National Boys' State Conference

Folder 4: Malmedy Trial Affidavits, 1948

Contains copies of the affidavits made by former German soldiers after WW2, regarding the Malmedy Trial which addressed the treatment of these soldiers by Americans. See the correspondence in Box 1, Folder 2.  Note that these affidavits are entirely in German.

Folder 5: Cumberland Hall Floor Plans, Undated

Contains copies of the floor plans of Cumberland Hall at Berea College when Dean was a student. Many of the floor plans are marked with men's names in each room

Folder 6: Boys' State Attendance Sheets, Undated

Likely attendance sheets for Boys' State gathered from various staff members tasked with reviewing the boys' eligibility for return (each sheet marked with "G.A.P' and "Worthy? Y/N")

Folder 7: History of John G. Fee/Berea College, Undated

Draft written by Dean. History of John G. Fee and Berea College.

Folder OS1

Barcode: 31234014261489

Folder 1: Oversized Folder, Undated

Contains three Bluegrass Boys' State group photographs (large), a certificate presented to Dean by the governor, and a large reenactment sign made by Dean for the Confederate Calvary Brigade