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1. Kentucky Literature

   Five postcards of correspondence between author Ish Richey and John Wilson Townsend of Bluegrass Books; Richey is seeking information and books to assist in research for his book, Kentucky Literature published in 1963. Townsend notes his difficulty in finding the books requested. He also writes "You know what, nobody will do anything, for anyone unless he is getting his!" He also laments not keeping up with old friends, Cordia Greer Petrie and Ol...

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2. Papers (Clarke, Mary Louise (Washington), 1913-1999) - Clarke, Mary Louise (Washington), 1913-1999

   Research, correspondence and photographs relating to the scholarly study of Kentucky author Jesse Stuart by WKU English and folklore professor Mary (Washington) Clarke. Includes correspondence with Stuart, editors and other scholars in connection with her book "Jesse Stuart's Kentucky" and other publications. Also includes research and correspondence relating to Clarke's book "Kentucky Quilts and Their Makers."

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3. Papers (Coombs Family)

   Correspondence, photographs, business records and miscellaneous papers of the Coombs, Robertson and related families of Warren and Simpson counties in Kentucky and of Alabama, Texas and Tennessee. Includes correspondence, personal papers and research of Elizabeth Robertson Coombs, librarian at the Kentucky Library, Western Kentucky University.

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4. Papers (Cotter, Joseph Seaman, 1861-1949) - Cotter, Joseph Seaman, 1861-1949

   Letter, from Joseph S. Cotter, Louisville, Kentucky, to James Tandy Ellis, a fellow poet, which relates an incident of Cotter's early life, 1934.

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5. Papers (Kentucky Library & Museum)

   Correspondence between authors and researchers and staff of the Kentucky Library & Museum, primarily regarding historical and genealogical resources. Correspondents also write about their work and publications.

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6. Papers (Moore, Mary (Taylor) Leiper, 1885-1973) - Moore, Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Leiper, 1885-1973

   Radio scripts, correspondence, research notes, and newspaper clippings of Kentucky Building director, Mary (Taylor) Leiper Moore. Moore served as director of the Kentucky Building at Western Kentucky University from 1931 to 1956. Also includes articles and speeches written by Moore.

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7. Papers (Sachs, Emanie (Nahm), 1893-1981) - Sachs, Emanie Louise (Nahm), 1893-1981

   Letters of Emanie (Nahm) Sachs, 1893-1981, written from New York City and Bowling Green, Kentucky, to John Wilson Townsend, Lexington, Kentucky. Sachs discusses research for her (never published) history of Kentucky and comments on Kentucky authors, Includes Sachs' newspaper advertisement soliciting information for her history. Also includes a letter from Townsend's widow regarding donation of the letters.

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8. Records (Kentucky Poetry Day)

   Information for school administrators regarding programming for Kentucky Poetry Day. Includes proclamations by the Governor, suggested activities, and historical, biographical and bibliographical data on Kentucky poets.

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