Swigert family papers, 1872-1900, 1871-1963
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Swigert family papers, 1872-1900, 1871-1963
- Creator
- Swigert family.
- Extent
- 1 reel
- Subjects
- Fall, Philip Slater, 1798-1890.
- Swigert, Philip, 1793?-1871.
- Swigert family.
- First Christian Church (Frankfort, Ky.)
- Mayors--Kentucky--Frankfort.
- Frankfort (Ky.)--History.
- Clippings
- Photoprints
- Arrangement
- No discernible arrangement.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Philip Swigert (1793 or 1799-1871) served as mayor of Frankfort, Kentucky for more than twenty years. His wife was Jane L. Swigert (ca. 1805-1890) and his sister was Mary Swigert Hendrick. She was married to the Reverend J. H. Swigert.
- Scope and Content
- This collection consists primarily of funeral announcements and newspaper clippings about members of the Swigert family of Frankfort, Kentucky. Obituaries and clippings relate to Frankfort mayor, Philip Swigert and members of his family. There are also clippings about Philip Slater Fall (1798- 1890), pastor of the First Christian Church in Frankfort. There is also a program from the Franklin County, Kentucky Fair (1963).
UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Schedule an appointment here.
Researchers must have an SCRC Researcher Account to request materials. View account set-up and use instructions here.
Questions? Contact SCRC via our Contact Form.
Table of Contents
You may come across language in UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center collections and online resources that you find harmful or offensive. SCRC collects materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. These materials document the time period when they were created and the view of their creator. As a result, some may demonstrate racist and offensive views that do not reflect the values of UK Libraries.
If you find description with problematic language that you think SCRC should review, please contact us at SCRC@uky.edu.
UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Schedule an appointment here.
Researchers must have an SCRC Researcher Account to request materials. View account set-up and use instructions here.
Questions? Contact SCRC via our Contact Form.
Requests
No items have been requested.
You may come across language in UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center collections and online resources that you find harmful or offensive. SCRC collects materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. These materials document the time period when they were created and the view of their creator. As a result, some may demonstrate racist and offensive views that do not reflect the values of UK Libraries.
If you find description with problematic language that you think SCRC should review, please contact us at SCRC@uky.edu.
