W. A. Williams Papers, 1907-1935

Author

Staff

Title

W. A. Williams Papers

Date

1907-1935

Repository

Kentucky Historical Society. Special Collections & Archives.Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-1931

Conditions Governing Access note

Access at KHS only. Use microfilm, transcriptions or images when available.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], W. A. Williams Papers, 1907-1935, 97SC131,Library Special Collections and Archives, Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort.

Extent

44 items

Scope and Content

This collection consists of 44 items in three folders. The collection is an assortment of letters, flyers, and political addresses concerning Democratic candidates upcoming elections. The papers dates range from 1907 to 1935. The letters solicit support for candidates, money, and the names of prominent Democrats in the Summerville, Green County, Kentucky, area. Most of the letters were written to W. A. Williams, a prominent Democrat in Green County. Letters were written by politicians such as J. C. W. Beckham, James B. McCreary, and A. B. Chandler. Mrs. W. A. Williams received letters concerning her selection as a Democratic Campaign Precinct Committeewoman. The collection also includes campaign memorabilia.

Arrangement: Correspondence is arranged chronologically.

Provenance: Barbara D. Simmons; Greensburg, KY; purchase; 1982.

Subjects

• Kentucky--Politics and government--1865-1950
• Campaign paraphernalia--Kentucky
• Elections--Kentucky
• Democratic party, KY
• Beckham, J. C. W. (John Crepps Wickliffe), 1869-1940
• Chandler, Albert B. "Happy," b. 1898
• McCreary, James B. (James Bennet), 1838-1918