H.M. McCarty letterbook
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- H.M. McCarty letterbook
- Date
- 1883 October 22-1885 May 12
- Creator
- McCarty, H.M.
- Extent
- 0.23 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Legislation--Kentucky.
- Letter books.
- Politicians--Correspondence.
- Politicians--Kentucky.
- Preferred Citation
- 47M6: [identification of item], H. M. McCarty letterbook, 1883-1885, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- H.M. McCarty was the Assistant Secretary of State in Kentucky under Gov. James P. Knott. The Secretary of State at that time was James A. McKenzie.
- Scope and Content
- H.M. McCarty's letterbook contains copies of letters sent between October 22, 1883 and May 12, 1885. They concern matters such as state fees, legislature, office appointments and other business transactions. Most of the letters were typed by Clarence Egbert, private secretary to the governor.
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.
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