Joseph M. Tanner typescript

Abstract

The Joseph M. Tanner typescript (dated circa 1925; 0.15 cubic feet; 1 folder) consists of a typescript written by Tanner, a Lexington, Kentucky, attorney and city treasurer, recording his recollections of Lexington between 1875 and 1925.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Joseph M. Tanner typescript
Date
circa 1925
Extent
0.15 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Lexington (Ky.) -- History
Manuscripts.
Lexington (Ky.) -- Social life and customs -- History
Lawyers -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
Small business -- Kentucky -- Lexington -- History.
Lists
Lawyers.
Finding Aid Author
Megan Mummey
Preferred Citation
59m28: [identification of item], Joseph M. Tanner typescript, circa 1925, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Joseph M. Tanner was born in Scott County, Kentucky, on May 17, 1846, to Oliver Tanner (1819-1901) and Elizabeth Dearinger Tanner (b. 1826). He attended Transylvania University, Kentucky University Law School (1872-1873), and Princeton (1873). He practiced law in Lexington, Kentucky, for almost 30 years, before working for the Internal Revenue Service in Frankfort, Kentucky, starting in 1905. Additionally, from 1876-1880 Tanner served as the Treasurer of the city of Lexington. He married Lizzie Butler on October 26, 1876; they had six children together.
Scope and Content
The Joseph M. Tanner typescript (dated circa 1925; 0.15 cubic feet; 1 folder) consists of a typescript written by Tanner, a Lexington, Kentucky, attorney and city treasurer, recording his recollections of Lexington between 1875 and 1925. The recollections note houses, businesses, politics, practicing attorneys in the city, and city council members. Many anecdotes about Lexington people and events are included.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Use Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections.

Contents of the Collection

"Lexington and its' institutions, 1875-1925", circa 1925

  • Box MS-40, folder 1
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