Author

Finding aid prepared by Amanda M. Reeve

Title

Bennett papers

Date

1901-1961

Repository

University of Kentucky Special Collections

Arrangement

Arranged by material type.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Preferred Citation Note

62M75 : [identification of item], Bennett papers, 1901-1961, University of Kentucky Special Collections.

Extent

0.45 Cubic feet

1 box

Abstract

The Bennett papers contain diaries written by Helen Bennett, and a letter written to Esther Bennett.

Biography/History

Esther Bennett lived in Richmond, Kentucky, at White Hall, the home built for Cassius Clay, Esther's great-grandfather. Helen Bennett is the great-grandmother of Esther Bennet.

Scope and Content

The Bennett papers contain diaries written by Helen Bennett, and a letter written to Esther Bennett. The diaries span 1901 to 1953. The collection also contains a notebook that has quotes and recipes written in it. The letter included was written by Mrs. Warfield Clay Bennett to Esther Bennett along with a sorority magazine that contains an article about Esther Bennett and her home, White Hall.

Subjects

• Correspondence.
• Diaries--United States--Kentucky.
• Fraternities and sororities--Kentucky--Lexington.
• Recipes.

Collection Inventory