Author

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Title

James M. Richardson papers

Date

1881-1919, 1896-1897 (bulk dates)

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], James M. Richardson papers, 1881-1919, 1896-1897 (bulk dates), 1F55M-211, Special Collections, University of Kentucky.

Extent

1 reel of microfilm (38 ALS & postcards; 10 ft.)

Biography/History

State legislator. Richardson represented Barren County, Ky. in the state legislature.

Scope and Content

This is a microfilmed copy of the letters and postcards of James M. Richardson, written while he was serving in the Kentucky state legislature in Frankfort. The letters mostly deal with daily and personal matters, although he often mentions the local political issues of the time. For the most part, these present a good picture of the day-to-day activities of a state legislator.

Subjects

• Richardson, James M, 1858-
• Kentucky.--General Assembly.
• Legislators--Correspondence.
• Kentucky--Politics and government--1865-1950.
• Barren County (Ky.)--Social life and customs.
• Postcards