Sharp-Winfrey Family Papers, 1917-1923

Held by The Filson Historical Society 

Creator:  Sharp-Winfrey Family 

Title:  Papers, 1917-1923 

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 S532 

Scope and Content Note 

Papers consist of correspondence between Hugh Sharp and his fiancé and then wife, Mary Winfrey. Sharp writes about his pastimes, social activities, business interests, political activities and his love for Winfrey. Winfrey primarily focuses upon romance, but also relates small town amusements and local and personal news. 

Biographical Note 

Hugh Sharp was a court reporter, secretary, stenographer, and civil servant in his hometown of Jamestown, Frankfort, Louisville, and Washington, D.C. for various government offices, Lilburn Phelps, and Edwin P. Murrow during his 1919 gubernatorial campaign. Beginning in July, 1920, Sharp worked in Louisville for the Workmen’s Compensation Board. 

Mary Winfrey (wife of Hugh Sharp) attended school in Columbia and worked for her father’s insurance agency. 

Folder List 

Box 1 

1 Correspondence, 1917 Dec.-1918 Nov.

2 Correspondence, 1919 Jan.-June.

3 Correspondence, 1919 July-Oct.

4 Correspondence, 1919 Nov.-Dec.

 

Box 2 

5 Correspondence, 1920 Jan.

6 Correspondence, 1920 Feb.-Mar.

7 Correspondence, 1920 Apr.-June.

8 Correspondence, 1920 July.

 

Box 3 

9 Correspondence, 1920 Aug.-Sept.

10 Correspondence, 1920 Nov.-Dec.

11 Correspondence, 1921 Jan.

12 Correspondence, 1921 Feb.

13 Correspondence, 1921 Mar.

 

Box 4 

14 Correspondence, 1921 Apr.-May.

15 Correspondence, 1921 June.

16 Correspondence, 1921 July.

17 Correspondence, 1921 Aug.

18 Correspondence, 1921 Sept.-Nov.

19 Correspondence, 1922 Feb.-1923 May.