Materials Collected
Often, through materials cited below, histories of individuals, families, professional and civic organizations, and business and
religious groups can be documented. By either donating or depositing such records for permanent preservation, regardless of their format,
one is assured that information which might otherwise be lost will be accessible to future generations. Although Special Collections
usually preserves original items, in some instances it may accept copies or make copies of original materials in lieu of donation
of the originals.
Special Collections and Archives is interested in preserving:
- Books that primarily focus on Kentucky or are Kentucky related, especially first editions autographed by the author;
- Genealogical records--family Bible pages, cemetery surveys, pedigree charts, and obituaries;
- Correspondence--incoming and outgoing letters (copies and drafts) of individuals and organizations of both a personal and official business nature;
- Biographical material--resumes, vitae, biographical sketches, newspaper clippings, and personal memoirs;
- Scrapbooks;
- Photographs--prints, negatives, and slides;
- Tape recordings of lectures, speeches, discussions, and reminiscences;
- Films and videotapes;
- Maps and blueprints;
- Minutes of meetings and annual reports;
- Official publications--including histories of organizations, newsletters, programs, and brochures;
- Drafts and manuscripts of papers, articles, and books;
- Official reports;
- Diaries, notebooks, appointment calendars, membership lists, and others;
- Financial and legal documents--including budgets, audits, wills, deeds, contracts, and constitutions;
- Memorabilia;
- Research notes;
- Class lecture notes and syllabi.
