Catherine and Howard Evans papers
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Catherine and Howard Evans papers
- Date
- 1728-1968, undated (inclusive)
- Extent
- 12.76 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Lexington (Ky.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
- Gold mines and mining -- Colorado
- Europe -- Description and travel.
- Slavery -- United States.
- Kentucky -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
- Kentucky -- Genealogy
- Arrangement
- Collection is organized by family member.
- Preferred Citation
- 72m15: [Identification of item], Catherine and Howard Evans papers, 1728-1968, undated, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Farmer, engineer. Howard Evans, a native of Lebanon, Ky, was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and a prominent engineer and farmer. His wife, Catherine Peter Evans, was a granddaughter of Dr. Robert Peter, a nineteenth-century Lexington physician, scientist, and professor in the Medical Department of Transylvania and in the Louisville Medical School. Dr. Peter married Frances Dallam in 1835; among their children were Robert Jr, Benjamin Dudley, Frances Dallam and Johanna.
- Scope and Content
- The Catherine and Howard Evans papers (dated 1728-1968, undated; 12.76 cubic feet; 26 boxes, 1 item, 1 folder) primarily consist of the papers of the Peter family of Lexington. These include the papers of Dr. Robert Peter and his wife, Frances Dallam, including the correspondences of Peter, his brother Arthur, and their friend William Shinn, dating from 1828-1865; correspondence, notebooks, and memorabilia related to Peter's 1834 trip to Europe to purchase equipment for Transylvania; Peter's personal financial records; correspondence with his wife, Frances Dallam Peter, and other family members; notebooks containing travel experiences and scientific observations; and plans related to the remodeling of the Winton Estate.
- Also included in the Peter family papers are two Civil War-era diaries, one kept by Dr. Peter's daughter, Frances Dallam Peter, and the other by Miriam Gratz, a friend of Frances'. Also included are letters from Peter's sons, Benjamin and Robert, both of whom were involved in gold mining in Colorado. Papers of the Dallam family include a 1794-1795 diary kept by Maj. William S. Dallam during a year-long trip to Europe; Dallam's correspondence with his father, Richard Dallam, which dates from 1802-1820; other correspondence of Richard, William S., and Letitia Paca Dallam; and family business records from 1792-1830. These papers frequently relate to the family's ownership and sale of slaves. Other materials present include wash drawings, cost estimates, and specifications by architect Thomas Lewinski for a villa to be built in Lexington for the Peter family; and correspondence and business records of Samuel Meredith and other Meredith family members.
- Additionally, the collection contains the personal papers of Howard and Catherine Peter Evans, including manuscript short stories; genealogical information on the Peter, Dallam, Dudley, Frazier, Garland and Gratz families; and correspondence dating from 1915-1941 related to the sale of papers from the Winton Estate Library. Transcripts of family diaries made by Catherine Evans are found throughout the 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 Research Center.
Contents of the Collection
Dr. Robert Peter biography, 1928 August
Peter family genealogical materials, 1874-1908, 1927-1949, undated
Dr. Robert Peter naturalization paper, 1828
Dr. Robert Peter social invitations, 1833-1851
Dr. Robert Peter phrenological chart, 1842
Dr. Robert Peter honors, 1852-1853, 1892
Dr. Robert Peter as army surgeon, 1862-1867
Dr. Robert Peter lecture, library, commencement programs, and concert tickets, 1829-1899, 1930
Dr. Robert Peter correspondence as scientist and doctor, 1841-1886, 1940-1944
Dr. Robert Peter medical practice correspondence, 1837-1838
Maps - Kentucky geological, New York, Africa, 1728, 1875, 1915-1922
Dr. Robert Peter "Index of Subjects", undated
Dr. Robert Peter science notes, 1849, undated
Horace Holley letters and related materials, 1818, 1839, undated
- Box 1, folder 14
- Box 20, folder 4
Scope and Contents
Letters are extracts from originals and concern the early history of Transylvania University.
Dr. Robert Peter articles, lectures, essays and bibliography, 1826-1829, undated
Dr. Robert Peter poetic expression and interest, 1826-1835
Dr. Robert Peter correspondence on literary matters, 1866-1868
Dr. Robert Peter school notebook, 1821
Dr. Robert Peter travel experiences and scientific observation notebooks, 1831-1850
Dr. Robert Peter personal notebooks, 1868-1885
Proposed remodeling plans (post Civil War) for winter estate home, after 1865
Assorted construction plans, undated
Plans for Lexington house (never built), undated
Dr. Robert Peter letters to wife Frances Peter (European trip), 1839
Dr. Robert Peter letters from wife Frances Peter (European trip), 1839
Transcripts of letters (European trip), 1839
Bills (European trip), 1839
Dr. Robert Peter passport, 1839
Dr. Robert Peter letters to wife Frances Peter, 1841-1880
Dr. Robert Peter letters to children, 1851-1880
Peter children's school report cards, 1855-1872
Dr. Robert Peter farm deeded to Peter children, 1908
Letters to Dr. Robert Peter, 1834-1890
Letters about family deaths, undated
- Box 3, folder 6
Scope and Contents
Includes letter about the death of Dr. Peter.including Dr. Peter's)
Dr. Robert Peter memorials, 1954 February 17-18
Dr. Robert Peters business transactions, 1812-1826
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1827-1836
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1837
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1838
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1839-1842
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1843-1844
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1845-1846
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1847-1848
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1849-1850
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1851-1852
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1853-1855
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1856-1858
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1859-1861
Dr. Robert Peter business transactions, 1862-1891
Real estate Lexington, Kentucky - Market Street lot, 1832-1912
Real estate Kentucky properties, 1848-1859
Real estate Wisconsin properties, 1837-1858
Dr. Robert Peter ice bills, 1852-1859
Dr. Robert Peter milling operations, 1861-1866
Dr. Robert Peter burial lot, 1864
Decisions on Mrs. Coleman's farm, 1864-1869
Land tract purchased by Dr. Robert Peter and William Warfield, 1874
Letter discussing commercial use of clay, 1889
Swift's silver mine, undated
Bush estate portrait list, undated
Frances Peters letters to Dr. Robert Peter, 1841-1851
Frances Peter letters to daughters, Letitia and Johanna, 1852-1879
Frances Dallam letters to sister, Letitia Dallam, 1849
Frances Peter list of slaves and property, 1815-1838
Frances Peter childhood souvenirs, 1815, 1823, undated
Frances Peter provision of will, undated
Letitia Peter letters, 1850-1893
Letitia Peter "Rules for Social-Musical Associations in Lexington, Kentucky", 1885
Letitia Peter will, 1914-1916
Letitia Peter general, 1849-1854, 1878
- Box 5, folder 26
Scope and Contents
The general folder for Letitia Peter's series contains a letter from a French gentleman (written in French) and other correspondence from various individuals, the "Phrenological Character of Miss Letitia Peter" by A.D. Leary, and teaching cards for pianoforte lessons (taught by Letitia Peter).
Benjamin Peter letters, 1863-1895
Benjamin Peter land deed, 1875
Benjamin Peter letters to father, Dr. Robert Peter from Colorado, 1878-1881
Benjamin Peter letters to family from Colorado, 1878-1881
Benjamin Peter will, 1907
Johanna Peter letters, 1862-1874
Johanna Peter letters, 1877-1931
Johanna Peter short stories, 1888, undated
Johanna short stories, 1886, 1922, undated
Johanna poetry, 1931, undated
Johanna Peter general, 1888-1933, undated
- Box 6, folder 11
Scope and Contents
The Johanna Peter general folder contains a short story called "Winter and its Treasures" written for the Bradford Club, receipts, writing notes and page drafts.
Frances Dallam Peter Civil War letters to siblings, 1864, undated
Frances Dallam Peter daily journal, 1852 September 30-November 18
Frances Dallam Peter diary transcript, 1862 January-1862 December
Frances Dallam Peter diary transcript, 1863 January-1863 November
Frances Dallam Peter poetry and prose, 1852-1859
Frances Dallam Peter drawing books, 1856-1861
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to mother, Frances Peter, from Colorado, 1873-1904
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to father, Dr. Robert Peter, from Colorado, 1873-1893
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to sister, Letitia Peter, from Colorado, 1874-1910
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to brother, Benjamin Peter, from Colorado, 1880-1910
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to sister, Johanna Peter, from Colorado, 1873-1912
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to sister, Sallie Peter, from Colorado, 1874
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to brother, Arthur Peter, from Colorado, 1874-1893
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to brother, Hugh Peter, from Colorado, 1874-1878
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to brother, Alfred Peter, from Colorado, 1874-1887
Robert Peter, Jr. letters to uncles and aunts from Colorado, 1878-1882
Colorado mining prospectus and certificate, 1878
Robert Peter, Jr. newspaper articles from Springsdale, Colorado, 1886-1889
Letters from Colorado friends about Robert Peter, Jr.'s death, 1915-1916
Sallie Peter letter to sister, Letitia Peter, 1879
Arthur Peter letter to brother, Alfred Peter, undated
Hugh Peter letters and diary, 1873-1887
Alfred Peter letters to family, 1877-1900
Alfred Peter general, 1893-1949
- Box 8, folder 17
Scope and Contents
The Alfred Peter general folder contains a small notebook, a certificate entitling Alfred Peter to a lifetime Alumni Association membership at the University of Kentucky, biographical notes, annotated newsclippings, an "American Contemporaries" biography of Alfred Peter reprinted from the American Chemical Society's Industrial and Engineering Chemistry periodical, a typescript of the original text of an article published by The Leader, letter and presenter's notes from Alfred Peter's commencement appearance on June 5, 1913, correspondence concerning Mary Breckinridge McCauley Peter's application to join the Daughters of the American Revolution society, notes, tallies, receipts, and an E.V.T.C. "Ode to Dr. Peter" typed song lyrics.
Dr. Robert Peter letters to brother, Arthur Peter, 1833-1855
Dr. Robert Peter letters to brother, Dr. Robert Peter, 1856-1868
Arthur Peter letters to brother, Dr. Robert Peter, 1826-1849
Arthur Peter letters to brother, Dr. Robert Peter, 1850-1858
Arthur Peter letters to brother, Dr. Robert Peter, 1859-1864
Arthur Peter letters to brother, Dr. Robert Peter, 1865-1872
Arthur Peter letters to brother, Dr. Robert Peter, 1873-1892
Arthur Peter general letters, 1834-1902
Mrs. Arthur Peter correspondence, 1844-1880
Robert Peter, Sr. letters to son, Dr. Robert Peter, 1834
William D. Peter letters to brothers, 1826-1841
Dr. Robert Peters letters from sisters, 1825-1889
Richard Peter letters to Johanna and Arthur Peter from England, 1897-1909
Claude H. Peter letters to Johanna Peter from England, 1907-1925
Newspaper articles about Peter family of Launceston, England, 1903-1927
William Shinn letters to Dr. Robert Peter, 1828-1833
William Shinn letters to Dr. Robert Peter, 1834-1839
William Shinn letters to Dr. Robert Peter, 1840-1877
William Shinn letters from Dr. Robert Peter, 1861-1865
Dallam family genealogical materials, undated
Dallam family general, 1801-1845
- Box 11, folder 5
- Box 23, folder 5
Scope and Contents
The first general folder in the Dallam family series comprises various items of correspondence including an 1818 letter from Henry Clay and another 1824 letter addressed to him, notes on the affairs of William S. Dallam written in Dr. Robert Peter's hand, an 1824 Logan County Circuit Court order regarding the execution of William S. Dallam's land, a list of his deeds in the Circuit Courthouse, and assorted guest lists.
Major William S. Dallam diary, transcript, 1794-1795
Major William S. Dallam diary, 1794-1795
Major William S. Dallam diary of Paris visit, 1795
Major William S. Dallam correspondence with Colonel Richard Dallam, 1802-1820
Major William S. Dallam correspondence with immediate family, 1808-1845
Richard B. Dallam letters to cousin, Major William S. Dallam, 1806-1843
Richard B. Dallam correspondence, 1832-1856
Major William S. Dallam correspondence, 1803-1845
Letitia P. (Dallam) Robb correspondence, 1842-1850
Dallam family general, 1839-1897
- Box 12, folder 7
- Box 24, folder 5
Scope and Contents
The second general folder in the Dallam family series comprises various items of correspondence, a certificate appointing H.D. Bulskley as the Maryland delegate at the State Railroad Commission Annual Convention, a short fiction piece called "Hellvellun" and a memorandum of William S. Dallam's finances.
Dallam family business transactions, 1792-1807
Dallam family business transactions, 1808-1810
Dallam family business transactions, 1811-1812
Dallam family business transactions, 1813-1814
Dallam family business transactions, 1815
Dallam family business transactions, 1816
Dallam family business transactions, 1817
Dallam family business transactions, 1818-1819
Dallam family business transactions, 1820-1821
Dallam family business transactions, 1822-1824
Dallam family business transactions, 1825-1827
Dallam family business transactions, 1828-1832
Dallam family business transactions, 1833-1836
Dallam family business transactions, 1837-1839
Dallam family business transactions, 1840-1850
Dallam family business transactions, undated
Dallam family account books, 1805, 1848-1850
Dallam family materials, 1839-1897
William Robb materials, 1839-1896
Meredith family genealogical materials, 1892-1966, undated
Meredith family business transactions, 1786-1839
Colonel Samuel Meredith correspondence, 1791-1797
Jane (Henry) Meredith correspondence and will, 1790-1819
Patrick Henry materials, 1916-1953
Major Samuel Meredith materials, 1790-1841, 1958-1968
Elizabeth Meredith correspondence and death notice, 1808-1838
Meredith family correspondence, 1819-1854
Meredith - Breckinridge correspondence, 1786-1837
Coleman family business transactions and correspondence, 1812-1865
Breckinridge family materials, 1789-1926
Dr. William Cabell genealogy, undated
Carlile family materials, 1793-1818
- Box 16, folder 8
- Box 25, folder 24
Scope and Contents
The Corbile family materials mostly relate to General James Corbile.
Mary Fairfax Child poetry, 1923
Daugherty family genealogical materials, undated
Ambrose Dudley genealogical materials, undated
Garland family genealogy, undated
Virginia Durbin copies of letters located in Congressional Library, 1784-1800s
Frazer (Fraser) family materials, 1840-1944
Gratz family materials, 1859-1862, 1958, undated
- Box 16, folder 15
Scope and Contents
The Gratz family materials include Miriam Gratz' diary from 1857 to 1862 as well as a copy of Benjamin Gratz' will.
Johnson family genealogical materials, 1828, 1890s, undated
- Box 16, folder 16
Scope and Contents
The Johnson family's Genealogical Materials series concerns the Johnson family of Somerset, Kentucky.
Major Thomas Lewinski materials, 1961-1968
Paca family genealogical materials, 1900-1901, undated
Smith family genealogical materials, undated
Joshua Wood business transactions, 1724-1812
Genealogical materials general, 1874-1898, undated
- Box 17, folder 4
- Box 25, folder 25
Scope and Contents
The general Genealogical Materials series contains various correspondence, notes, chronologies, and funerary programs used for the Evans family's genealogical research.
Howard Evans materials, 1940-1951
Howard Evans drawings, 1939, 1950, undated
Howard Evans "Cause for Murder" play, undated
Howard Evans "Dearborn Delin" manuscript, 1947
Howard Evans "Strike it Rich" manuscript, 1954
Howard Evans untitled short story, undated
Catherine Evans genealogical materials, 1884-1895, 1918
Catherine Evans "Who Am I?" genealogy book, 1926
Catherine Evans short stories, 1941, undated
Catherine Evans book reviews, undated
"Chronologies of Redbirds", 1926
Garden, 1943-1953
Attempt to sell Winton Estate Library books, 1932-1941
Attempts to sell autographs, 1935
Attempts to sell diaries, 1922-1936
Attempts to sell Winton Estate items, 1915-1968
Catalogs and lists of books and publications in the Winton Estate, 1920-1935
Expenditure ledger no. 3, 1906-1912
Expenditure ledger no. 4, 1912-1915
Expenditure ledger no. 5, 1915-1921
Recipes, 1916-1929, undated
Recipe book, circa 1914
Civil War materials, circa 1860-1865
Notebook notes, 1823-1824
Spiral notebooks, undated
Annotated newsclippings, 1901, 1910
Artwork, 1818, undated
- Box 19, folder 4
Scope and Contents
One picture in the artwork folder for the Evan family series is signed by Edward Hunter and is dated 1818.
Pen and pencil sketches from the Robert Peter materials, undated
Copied diary entries, 1802, 1806
Rauck, "History of Lexington" and "Chronology of Lexington" notes, undated
Loose diary pages (possibly Catherine Peter's), undated
General, 1800-1928
- Box 19, folder 9
Scope and Contents
The Evans family general folder contains an 1800 land tract contract for property on Raven Creek, an 1802 land tract contract for property in Maryland, statements from register's and auditor's offices, Latonia Jockey Club tickets, instructions for medical remedies, a painter's palette, pamphlets, business cards, a map of Cincinnati and Chattanooga railroads, poems, recipes, magazine clippings, various notes including accounting notes and a small notebook.
Written plans for Dr. Peter's proposed villa, by Major Thomas Lewinski, 1847
Lewinski's drawing materials, undated
Unidentified floor plan, undated
Log cabins, drawn by Howard Evans, 1945
Little College Lot, and Gratz Park area drawn by Howard Evans, 1933
House for Dr. Robert Peter, northeast elevation, 1847
House for Dr. Robert Peter, section, 1847
House for Dr. Robert Peter, ground plan, 1847
Design for Dr. Robert Peter's proposed villa, by Major Thomas Lewinski, 1847
S.M. Meglone, Leading Hatter and Coats Furnisher, broadside, undated
Scrapbook, 1900s
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