Willard Rouse Jillson A Bibliography of the Cumberland River Valley manuscript

Abstract

The Willard Rouse Jillson A Bibliography of the Cumberland River Valley manuscript (dated 1960; 0.23 cubic feet; 1 box) contains rough drafts and galley proofs of the A Bibliography of the Cumberland River Valley.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Willard Rouse Jillson A Bibliography of the Cumberland River Valley manuscript
Date
1960 (inclusive)
Creator
Jillson, Willard Rouse, 1890-1975
Extent
0.23 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Authors, American -- Kentucky.
Proofs (Printing)
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by format.
Finding Aid Author
Amanda M. Reeve
Preferred Citation
61M82 : [identification of item], Willard Rouse Jillson A Bibliography of the Cumberland River Valley manuscript, 1960, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Kentucky geologist and historian, Willard Rouse Jillson (1890-1975) authored over 300 geological texts and numerous works pertaining to Kentucky history. Jillson served as the State Geologist of Kentucky from 1919-1932 as well as the director of the Sixth Kentucky Geological Survey from 1920-1921. Additionally, he taught geology at the University of Kentucky in 1918 and at Transylvania University in 1947. He died in 1975.
Scope and Content
The Willard Rouse Jillson A Bibliography of the Cumberland River Valley manuscript (dated 1960; 0.23 cubic feet; 1 box) contains rough drafts and galley proofs of the A Bibliography of the Cumberland River Valley. There is an annotated typescript, rough draft galley proofs with hand written entries taped to the pages, a printed galley proof, and German newspapers that came from the Willard Rouse Jillson personal library.

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

Typescript, 1960

  • Box 1, folder 1
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Galley proofs rough draft, 1960

  • Box 1, folder 2
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Galley proofs, 1960

  • Box 1, folder 3
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German newspapers, 1960 December

  • Box 1, folder 4
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