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Folder 21: Desha, 8/9/1996 - 12/11/1996

 File — Box: 0238.24, Folder: 21
Identifier: 0238.24.21

Scope and Contents

- Official document - biography of General Joseph Desha, Governor of Kentucky and early resident of Shawnee - 3 copies - Official document - 12/11/1996 - “DESHA Genealogy: A Survey” - ancestry and history of properties in the area, including finances and governors throughout history - Note - biography of Governor Desha - Handwritten note - notes on Governor of Kentucky 1824-1828 - Correspondence - 8/9/1996 - From: Anna B. Perry, To: Nancy Shukaitis - details included information and documents from the Kentucky Historical Society relating to Governor Desha - Official document - “Hamilton Township” - history of Upper Smithfield Township, and the first settler at Shawnee, Samuel Depui

Dates

  • Creation: 8/9/1996 - 12/11/1996

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access Restrictions

Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Extent

From the Collection: 66 Linear Feet (33 cartons)

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Lehigh University
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Bethlehem PA 18045 USA
610-758-4506
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