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Title

Bullitt family papers

Date

1833-1882

Repository

University of Kentucky Special CollectionsLexington, Kentucky 40506

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], Bullitt family papers, 1833-1882, 1M53M3, Special Collections, University of Kentucky.

Extent

.4 cubic ft.

Biography/History

Politicians. John C. Bullitt is the grandson of Alexander Scott Bullitt, Lieutenant governor of Kentucky (1800-1804).

Scope and Content

These papers consist of typescripts of letters, the large majority of which were sent to John C. Bullitt by family members and friends. Some letters were also written to Mary Boswell, Mary Robertson, and N.B. Dudley. They deal with Kentucky social life in general and college life in particular.

Subjects

• Bullitt, Alexander Scott, 1762-1816.
• College students.
• Danville (Ky.)--Social life and customs--19th century