Barton Family Papers, 1913-1921
Held by The Filson Historical Society
Creator: Barton Family
Title: Papers, 1913-1921
Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Collections Department.
Size of Collection: 1.33 cubic feet
Location Number: Mss. A B293
Scope and Content Note
Collection is made up of 24 folders and is contained in four boxes. Personal correspondence from 1914-1919 is of primary importance and gives a detailed look at life on a small, family farm in Metcalfe County, Ky. Topics discussed include poultry breeding, planting and harvesting crops, caring for livestock, family, friends, a severe influenza outbreak, attending Western Kentucky State Normal School in Bowling Green, Ky., and World War I. Additionally, business correspondence from 1914-1919 pertains to poultry breeding, the Rural Letter Carriers Association, the possibility of opening a movie theater in Summer Shade, J.L. Barton’s general store, etc. Also includes J.L. Barton’s personal financial documents, and his business receipts. Miscellaneous items are also present.
Biographical Note
J. LelonBarton – Summer Shade, Ky., in Metcalfe County. Small farmer, poultry breeder, rural letter carrier, and store owner. Married to Florence Bowman Barton.
Florence Barton – Summer Shade, Ky., in Metcalfe County. Housewife. Married to J. Lelon Barton.
Eva Barton – Alone, Ky., and Edmonton, Ky., both in Metcalfe County. Student at Western Kentucky State Normal School, and later, a teacher in Edmonton. Sister of J. Lelon Barton.
Claud C. Bowman – United States Navy Physician’s Mate. Brother of Florence Bowman Barton.
Effie Cook – Tompkinsville, Ky., in Monroe County. Housewife. Sister of Florence Bowman Barton.
Estella Smith – Nobob, Ky., in Barren County. Sister of Florence Bowman Barton.
Blanche Bowman – Bowling Green, Ky., in Warren County. Sister of Florence Bowman Barton.
Maggie Isenberg – Edmonton, Ky., in Metcalfe County. Sister of Florence Bowman Barton.
Folder List
Box 1
folder 1: Personal Correspondence; 1914-1916
folder 2: Personal Correspondence; January 1917
folder 3: Personal Correspondence; February 1917
folder 4: Personal Correspondence; March 1917
folder 5: Personal Correspondence; April 1917
folder 6: Personal Correspondence; May – November 1917
folder 7: Personal Correspondence; December 1917
Box 2
folder 8: Personal Correspondence; January 1918
folder 9: Personal Correspondence; February 1918
folder 10: Personal Correspondence; March 1918
folder 11: Personal Correspondence; April – May 1918
folder 12: Personal Correspondence; June – August 1918
folder 13: Personal Correspondence; September – October 1918
folder 14: Personal Correspondence; November – December 1918, ca. 1918
Box 3
folder 15: Personal Correspondence; January – March 1919
folder 16: Personal Correspondence; April 1919
folder 17: Personal Correspondence; May – December 1919, no date
folder 18: Poultry Business Correspondence; 1916-1918
folder 19: Miscellaneous Business Correspondence; 1914-February 1918
folder 20: Miscellaneous Business Correspondence; March 1918-1919
Box 4
folder 21: Financial Documents; 1913-1918, no date
folder 22: Business Receipts; 1918-1921
folder 23: Miscellaneous; 1914-1919
folder 24: Miscellaneous; no date
