George Wallace Muir papers
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- George Wallace Muir papers
- Date
- 1890-1936
- Extent
- 0.52 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Horse racing--Kentucky.
- Kentucky--Social life and customs.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged chronologically.
- Preferred Citation
- 59M25 : [identification of item], George Wallace Muir papers, 1890-1936, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- George Wallace Muir graduated in 1899 with a Law degree from Central University, now known as Eastern Kentucky University. He was an active participant in the horse racing community.
- Scope and Content
- The George Wallace Muir papers include items saved by the Muir family. There is an autograph album from 1890-1893, dance cards from dances held in central Kentucky between 1896 and 1899. The dance cards list the partners for each song. Also included is the commencement program from Central University Law School class of 1899. There are two folders with items related to Kentucky horse racing, including a prize ribbon, program from a Keeneland luncheon, and Christmas cards with pictures of horses on them. Finally certificates honoring his judgeship for the United States Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals are included.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Contents of the Collection
Autograph book, 1890-1893
Central Kentucky dance cards, 1896-1899
Central University College of Law Commencement program, 1899 June 13
Lexington Horse Show, Fair, and Carnival Prize Ribbon, 1903 August 10
Thoroughbred medal, Keeneland luncheon, Horse picture Christmas cards, 1930-1936
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals certificates, 1915-1936
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