James W. Cluke papers,
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- James W. Cluke papers,
- Date
- 1835-1922 (inclusive)
- Creator
- Cluke, James W.
- Extent
- 0.27 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Business records--Kentucky.
- Farm management--Kentucky--Records and correspondence.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged chronologically.
- Preferred Citation
- 59M35 : [identification of item], James W. Cluke papers, 1835-1922, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- James W. Cluke was a farmer and business man from Caldwell County, Kentucky. He conducted business in New Orleans, Nashville, Louisville and Montgomery County, Kentucky. He was married to Anne Mason. Roy Stuart Cluke was a commissioned Colonel of the 8th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry CSA, in September 1862.
- Scope and Content
- The James W. Cluke papers contain the financial records, correspondence, and daily business of James W. Cluke and family. The collection contains a picture of Colonel R.S. Cluke as well as a uniform epaulet. The financial records consist of receipts, account books, and checks. A property map for C.A. Cluke is also held in this collection.
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
Financial records,, 1835-1922
Interrogation Questions,, circa 1860
Correspondence,, 1866 February 20-1868 October 27
Button record for 1878,, 1871-1879
Account book and journal,, 1879-1881
Sentinel democrat illustrated almanac,, 1885
C.A. Cluke property map,, undated
Uniform epaulet,, undated
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