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Employment Records from the old Kentucky-Jellico Mining Company
The Knox Historical Museum (KHM) recently received copies of employment records from the old Kentucky-Jellico Mining Company which mined in Knox County, Kentucky.
The employment records cover a time period from 1940 to 1951. The records also include a reference to the Kay Jay Local Union Number 6068.
History of Emmanuel Bible Camp written in 1970 by missionary Wilma Wahlstedt
Editor's Note: A conversation held on January 27, 2018 during dinner at Joyce Gander Cole's home in Apple Grove in Knox County, Kentucky, brought forth fond memories of the late Wilma Wahlstedt, who died in 1997 and is buried in the Barbourville Cemetery.
Chautaugua actors share the story of the Boones to Barbourville students
On Friday January 26, 2018, actor Kevin Hardesty portrayed Daniel Boone; then following, Actress Betsy Smith portrayed Jemima Boone at the Barbourville Middle School to the 8th grade class.
A Look into Appalachia via essays by U.C. students in 1988
The Knox Historical Museum houses a copy of an anthology focusing on Appalachia that was compiled through the cooperative efforts of Union College instructor Linda Oxendine and the members of The History of Appalachia Class in the fall semester of 1988.
Golden Reunion set April 27-29, 2018
Carol Golden of Kingston, Tennessee, has announced that the Golden Reunion's 22-year celebration will be held April 27-29, 2018.
The first event will be held on Friday evening at the Cumberland Inn in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Then on Saturday, the gathering will occur on the original home lands at Golden Creek in Knox County, Kentucky all day long.
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What Our Patrons Have to Say...
Hello, I was wondering if it would be possible to purchase Volume 3 -1991, all of the articles from that section. If so, how much and how do I complete it? Thanking you in advance.
Brenda S. Bain
Great website! I, too, was unaware of the KNOX HISTORICAL MUSEUM WEBSITE. Most of my ancestors lived in Knox County, Ky at one time. I am interested in the Arthur/Bond family ancestry. I hit a brick wall approx 15 years ago, researching my Bond family.
Catherine Flores
I live at least 3 hours away, but woud live to make the trip if I knew that the information you have is on my West family. would it be possible for someone to send me some names? thank you so much. Linda Gibson
Linda Gibson
I did not realize you had a website until I received the current issue of the Knox Countian. Susan Arthur was my aunt.
Just wanted to let you know that I found a list of postmasters on line that included my ancestor Ambrose Arthur, who served as postmaster at Flat Lick between 1848-52. List is at
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyknox/Postmaster.html#Flat
This list includes all postmasters from Knox County.
Michael Arthur
I would love to see the resurrection of the Christmas Party that was so enjoyable. My mom, Janice Potter Trent, was very active during that time. I truly miss the mingling, the great food we all prepared, and the stories told. Please consider doing this again. Thanks!
Penny Trent-Norman
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