Coal Information Network of Kentucky (CINK) Archives
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Coal Information Network of Kentucky (CINK) Archives
- Date
- 1982-1986 (inclusive)
- Extent
- 0.9 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Bibliographies.
- Coal -- Kentucky.
- Coal mines and mining -- Kentucky -- Information services -- Directories.
- Newsletters
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged by format.
- Preferred Citation
- 87m41: [Identification of item], Coal Information Network of Kentucky (CINK) Archives, 1982-1986, University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- The Coal Information Network of Kentucky (CINK) was created to identify sources of information about coal and provide access to that data in the Commonwealth. At a meeting held December 9, 1981 at the Institute for Mining and Minerals Research in Lexington, Ky, CINK was created to "promote communication among groups interested in coal information, identify coal information sources, and improve access to coal information in Kentucky." Its membership is diverse, including public librarians, representatives from the coal industry and science librarians.
- Scope and Content
- The Coal Information Network of Kentucky (CINK) Archives (dated 1982-1986; 0.9 cubic feet; 2 boxes) consist of the administrative and financial records from the Coal Information Network of Kentucky (CINK). They reflect the organization's efforts to identify and disseminate information about coal in the Commonwealth. The administrative records include the constitution and bylaws, meeting minutes, correspondence and membership lists. The financial records consist of treasurer's reports, invoices and receipts for sale of the DIRECTORY OF COAL INFORMATION SOURCES FOR KENTUCKY. Publications include newsletters, bibliographies, the directory, brochures and forms. There are also clippings about CINK and coal-related topics.
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
Coal Information Network of Kentucky (CINK) constitution, 1982 April
Meeting records, 1982 December 9 - 1986 September 19
Membership records, 1983 April 4 - 1986 August 8
Correspondence, 1984 January 1 - 1986 June 1
Treasury reports, 1984 May 2 - 1985 January 3
Invoices and receipts, 1984 April 6 - 1984 September 21
Directory invoices, 1984 May 4 - 1984 December 17
Newsletters, 1982 February
Coal Finder, undated
Directory of Coal Information Sources for Kentucky, 1984 March 26 - 1984 May 15
Invitations and marketing materials, 1984 May 3 - 1984 May 15
Publications, 1982 June - 1985 September
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