Awbrey, Thomas, 1894-1973 (SC 785)

Authors

Manuscripts & Folklife Archives, Western Kentucky UniversityFollow

Publication Date

1-9-2013

Comments

This collection is archived in the Manuscripts & Folklife Archives at Western Kentucky University; 270-745-5083, mssfa@wku.edu

Abstract

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 785. Incoming letters, clippings, etc., 1965(?)-1969(?) (54 items), of Thomas Awbrey, Fordsville, Kentucky, who was learning to read and write at age 71. His story received national press coverage in January 1966, which resulted in him hearing from people from throughout the nation. Also correspondence concerning collection, 1976-1986 (5 items).

Disciplines

Other Education | United States History

Recommended Citation

Folklife Archives, Manuscripts &, "Awbrey, Thomas, 1894-1973 (SC 785)" (2013). Manuscript Collection Finding Aids. Paper 2619.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_mss_fin_aid/2619