Dr. Ross A. Webb Papers - Accession 837

Abstract

The Dr. Ross A. Webb Papers contains copies of diaries, publications, 23 reels of microfilm, and correspondence pertaining to research topics of Dr. Ross Webb. Also included are Dr. Webb’s notes taken from these sources as well as letters concerning his research. The research materials mainly focus on Benjamin Helm Bristow (June 20, 1832-June 22, 1896) a Kentuckian who was a lawyer, Union Civil War Veteran, State Politician, Solicitor General, Secretary of the Treasury under President Grant, and a Republican nominee to be a candidate for the Presidential race of 1876. The collection contains additional research materials on Governors Leslie and Bramlette of Kentucky, as well as copies of Dr. Webb’s own published works including his book Kentucky In The Reconstruction Era, along with lecture notes from his classes.https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/2839/thumbnail.jp