Burton Milward Lexington Leader editorial scrapbooks

Abstract

Burton Milward Lexington Leader editorial scrapbooks (dated 1946-1966; 2.1 cubic feet; 6 boxes) consists of scrapbooks containing newspaper editorials written by Burton Milward from 1946 until 1966.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Burton Milward Lexington Leader editorial scrapbooks
Date
1946-1966 (inclusive)
Extent
2.1 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Journalism -- Kentucky
Newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc.
Editorials.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Finding Aid Author
Ida Sell
Preferred Citation
69m34: [identification of item], Burton Milward Lexington Leader editorial scrapbooks, 1946-1966, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Burton Milward, Sr. (1911-2001) worked for the Lexington Leader as a reporter and later as an editor on the newspaper's editorial page after it merged with the Lexington Herald. Following his retirement from the newspaper, he worked as a researcher for the Henry Clay Papers project. He was best known for his knowledge of regional and local Kentucky history. In addition, he authored several books including William 'King' Solomon (1974), The Lexington Club, 1860-1985 (1985) and History of the Lexington Cemetery (1989).
Scope and Content
Burton Milward Lexington Leader editorial scrapbooks (dated 1946-1966; 2.1 cubic feet; 6 boxes) consists of scrapbooks containing newspaper editorials written by Burton Milward from 1946 until 1966. The editorials primarily contain commentary about local Lexington and Kentucky state issues as well as national and international politics. The scrapbooks, organized by year, were disbound and stored in folders. Each scrapbook contains an index at the beginning.

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 Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

1946 October 30-1947 May 30

  • Box 1, folder 1
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1947 June 1-December 30

  • Box 1, folder 2
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1948 January 1-December 31

  • Box 1, folder 3
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1949 January 1-June 12

  • Box 1, folder 4
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1949 June 13-December 31

  • Box 1, folder 5
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1950 January 2-June 28

  • Box 1, folder 6
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1950 June 28-December 31

  • Box 2, folder 1
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1951 January 1-August 23

  • Box 2, folder 2
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1951 August 29-December 31

  • Box 2, folder 3
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1952 January 1-July 3

  • Box 2, folder 4
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1952 July 5-December 31

  • Box 2, folder 5
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1953 January 2-September 26

  • Box 2, folder 6
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1953 September 26-December 22

  • Box 2, folder 7
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1954 January 4-June 29

  • Box 3, folder 1
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1954 June 29-December 31

  • Box 3, folder 2
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1955 January 1-October 26

  • Box 3, folder 3
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1955 October 27-December 30

  • Box 3, folder 4
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1956 January 3-June 16

  • Box 3, folder 5
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1956 June 18-December 5

  • Box 3, folder 6
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1957 February 15

  • Box 4, folder 1
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1957 June 28-December 31

  • Box 4, folder 2
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1958 January 3-July 26

  • Box 4, folder 3
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1958 July 27-December 31

  • Box 4, folder 4
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1959 January 1-July 1

  • Box 4, folder 5
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1959 July 2-December 30

  • Box 5, folder 1
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1960 January 2-July 15

  • Box 5, folder 2
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1960 July 17-December 31

  • Box 5, folder 3
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1961 January 4-July 3

  • Box 5, folder 4
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1961 July 6-December 31

  • Box 5, folder 5
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1962 January 2-June 29

  • Box 5, folder 6
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1962 June 30-December 31

  • Box 5, folder 7
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1963 January 1-June 6

  • Box 6, folder 1
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1963 June 16-December 31

  • Box 6, folder 2
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1964 January 2-August 1

  • Box 6, folder 3
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1964 August 3-December 31

  • Box 6, folder 4
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1965 January 2-July 22

  • Box 6, folder 5
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1965 July 24-December 30

  • Box 6, folder 6
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1966 January 1-July 24

  • Box 6, folder 7
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1966 July 25-November 29

  • Box 6, folder 8
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