Horse and livestock collection

Abstract

The Horse and livestock collection (dated 1884-circa 1955; 0.05 cubic feet; 1 folder) comprises breeding notices, Jockey Club certificates, and receipts that document select Thoroughbred, Standardbred, Saddlebred, and Jack mule breeding in Kentucky from the late 1800s to the 1930s.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Horse and livestock collection
Date
1884-circa 1955 (inclusive)
Extent
0.05 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Standardbred horse
Standardbred horse -- Breeding -- Kentucky
Thoroughbred horse.
Thoroughbred horse -- Breeding -- Kentucky
Arrangement
Collection is arranged chronologically.
Finding Aid Author
Carol Street
Preferred Citation
2012ms798: Horse and livestock collection, 1884-circa 1955, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Horse breeding has a long history in Kentucky, and includes the breeding of Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds for racing, as well as many other equine breeds. A stallion is said to be standing at stud when he is offered to visiting mares for reproductive purposes. Stallion owners advertised their services through printed cards listing the stallion's physical qualities, lineage, and successful racing history.
Scope and Content
The Horse and livestock collection (dated 1884-circa 1955; 0.05 cubic feet; 1 folder) comprises breeding notices, Jockey Club certificates, and receipts that document select Thoroughbred, Standardbred, Saddlebred, and Jack mule breeding in Kentucky from the late 1800s to the 1930s. The stallion breeding notices typically contain extensive lineage information about each stallion. The finding aid reflects the name of the stallion and the farm where he stood, as well the names of his sire and dam, if the information is located on the card. In addition, the collection contains a public sale notice that primarily features cattle and oxen, a receipt from a Boston livery and sale stable from 1884, and a guide to registering Illinois Thoroughbreds that is undated, but appears to be from around 1955.

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

Receipts, sales notice, and advertisement, 1884-circa 1900

Livery and sale stable receipt from A. Goss, Boston, Massachusetts, 1884

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Public stock sale of cattle, oxen, hogs, brood mares in foal to Bell Peters, mules, and steers, 1894

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Claiming race bill of sale for Lady Jean, from Roscoe Goose to Clyde Troutt, 1939

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Quinn's Ointment for horses advertisement, circa 1900

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Breeding notices, 1888-1912

Headlight, Thoroughbred stallion by Imp. Billet out of Lizzie Vic; Sterling Stock Farm, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, 1888

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George Steck, Standardbred stallion by Strathmore out of Ned; JNO. T. Woodford, Jr., Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, 1888

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Magic Wilkes, Saddlebred stallion by Favorite Wilkes out of Magic; Douglas Thomas, North Middletown, Kentucky, 1889

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Wonder, Standardbred stallion by Westwood out of Lady Godley; John Arrasmith & Son stables, Bethel, Kentucky, 1890

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Owingsville Wilkes, Standardbred stallion by Governor Wilkes; J. Dudley Warner stables, Owingsville, Kentucky, 1890

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Henry Clay, Standardbred stallion by American Clay; Commodore, a jack mule; Jacob Warner stables, Owingsville, Kentucky, 1890

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Eagle Denmark, Saddlebred stallion by King Eagle out of Lena; Greeley, jack mule by Old Greeley; John A. Thompson, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, 1890

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Witherspoon, 4929, Standardbred by Harold, 413, out of Lizzie Witherspoon; Ruler Wilkes, Standardbred stallion by Idol Wilkes out of Vidette; Montrose, stallion by Coon's Montrose, first dam by Denmark; Jumbo, jack mule foaled 1887 by Napoleon; Peters & Scobee, Oakview Park, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, 1891

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Trotting Stock catalog by G. W. Bramblett, Bramblett, Kentucky, 1891

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Red Robin, Standardbred stallion by Red Wilkes out of Mable; F.S. and S.C. Allen, Sharpsburg, Kentucky, 1893

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Cecil Wilkes, Standardbred stallion by Gambetta Wilkes out of Eye See; Maple Hill Stock Farm, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, 1900

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Bow Dean, Standardbred stallion by Bow Bells out of Annie Tipton; Baron Star, Standardbred stallion by Baron Wilkes out of Pauline Pilot; Berry Hill Stock Farm, Sharpsburg, Kentucky, 1900

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Forest King 3572, stallion by King out of Ne tie Lindsay; Montgomery King, Jack mule; Bourbon Chief Stock Farm, J. H. Gillaspie, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, 1912

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Van Ness, Standardbred stallion by Caliban out of Nanny Etticoat, G. W. Goodpaster & Son, Mt. Sterling Kentucky, undated

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Hinkston Boy, Standardbred stallion by Abdallah Clay; Sterling Boy, Standardbred stallion by Belwood' John McDonald, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, undated

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Jockey Club certificates, 1930-1933

More Speed colt by Major Speed out of Mollie Kean, 1930

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Brown Polly filly by Transmute out of Priggish, 1931

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Our Beauty filly by Buck out of Mortrue, 1931

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Barnacle Bill colt by Constitution out of Miss Adrianne, 1933

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Dorothy W. filly by Spanish Prince 2nd out of Marguerite B., 1933

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Woolford Farms letter with photograph of Insco, 1938

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Illinois Thoroughbreds registration procedure rules and regulations pamphlet, circa 1955

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