Cahill family papers, 1885-1935, 1894-1936 (bulk dates)

Author

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Title

Cahill family papers, 1885-1935

Date

1894-1936 (bulk dates)

Repository

University of Kentucky Special CollectionsLexington, Kentucky 40506

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], Cahill family papers, 1885-1935, 1894-1936 (bulk dates), 1M66M32, Special Collections, University of Kentucky.

Extent

.15 cubic ft. (199 pieces)

Biography/History

Farming family. William J. D. Cahill, an 1898 graduate of the University of Kentucky in mechanical engineering, operated a dairy in Fayette County, Ky. and was active in racing meets for trotting horses.

Scope and Content

The papers contain correspondence and business records relating to the Cahill family and more particularly to William James David Cahill. It contains bills, receipts, business letters and miscellaneous family items. A folder of general correspondence contains information on the 1914 election of alumni to the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky.

Subjects

• Cahill, William James David.
• State University of Kentucky.--Board of Trustees.
• Business records--Kentucky.
• Dairy farming--Kentucky.
• Harness racing--Kentucky.
• Fayette County (Ky.)--History.
• Receipts