Dr. Samuel Davis Martin papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Dr. Samuel Davis Martin papers
- Date
- 1834-1868
- Creator
- Martin, Samuel Davis, 1791-1882
- Extent
- 0.26 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Agriculture--Kentucky--Clark County.
- Cattle--Pedigrees.
- Farmers.
- Medical records.
- Physicians
- Swine--Pedigrees.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged chronologically.
- Preferred Citation
- 46m151: [identification of item], Dr. Samuel Davis Martin papers, 1834-1868, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Samuel Davis Martin was a physician and farmer in Clark County, Kentucky.
- Scope and Content
- The Dr. Samuel Davis Martin papers (dated 1834-1868; 0.26 cubic feet; 1 box and 1 item) consist of a herd book, an account book, and a diary, documenting Martin's farm and medical practice in Clark County, Kentucky. The herd book includes pedigrees of cattle and swine as well as data concerning the sale of Martin's stock. The account book contains information relating to his medical practice, such as diagnoses, medicines prescribed, and a drug inventory. The diary records the weather, observations on crops, and a monthly summary of public affairs, covering the years 1862-1868. The papers include a digital copy of the diary on CDs.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections.
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