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Clarence L. Timberlake Papers
MS84-01 comprises correspondence, speeches, photographs, newspaper clippings, and journal articles related to Clarence L. Timberlake, a prominent Black civil rights and education leader, from 1914 to 1960. The papers contain information on Timberlake’s activities regarding Blacks schools, civil rights and preserving Black history in Kentucky. Included are letters to members of the United States Congress, Kentucky State politicians, and various educators. Significant subject files of note include those related to the Kentucky Negro Education Association, West Kentucky Industrial College, and the Flood of 1937.
This letter written by Timberlake to P.A. Carter, President of the State Sunday School Convention and the Baptist Young People's Union (BYPU) discusses civil rights issues facing the United States, including race relations and segregated education. Timberlake further writes that Black Americans should move forward in their fight for civil rights. Date unknown (possibly 1950 or 1951).
Clarence L. Timberlake Papers: MS 84-01, Box 1, Folder 1.
Call to action by Clarence L. Timberlake for Black residents of Madisonville to vote in an upcoming election. Timberlake further clarifies the importance of voting and how Black Americans. Timberlake was also the vice president of the Progressive Voters League of Hopkins County when this was written. Date unknown.
Clarence L. Timberlake Papers: MS 84-01, Box 1, File 2.
This is a letter of recommendation from J.W. Galoin(?) regarding Clarence Timberlake. Mr. Galoin(?) certifies that Timberlake "has been in my employ and did his work well and can be trusted." September 25, 1906.
Clarence L. Timberlake Papers: MS 84-01, Box 1, File 5.
This Teaching Certificate appears to have been issued to Augusta Timberlake, Clarence Timberlake's wife. Both Clarence and Augusta were educators for decades. Noted on this certificate are the high scores in all subjects. July 29, 1912.
Clarence L. Timberlake Papers: MS 84-01, Box 1, File 5.
Program for the retirement of both Clarence and Augusta Timberlake from the West Kentucky Vocational School (now part of West Kentucky Community & Technical College). Pictured is Clarence Timberlake, date unknown, possibly sometime in the 1950s. Speakers include the Mayor of Paducah, local religious leaders and educators, and the president of Kentucky State College (now Kentucky State University). July 26, 1957.
Clarence L. Timberlake Papers: MS 84-01, Box 1, File 5.
This newspaper article by Clarence L. Timberlake is part of a series written by him for an unknown publication. In it, Timberlake discusses the progress of Black Americans over the century following the Emancipation Proclamation. Written in 1962 or 1963.
Clarence L. Timberlake Papers: MS 84-01, Box 1, File 6.
Clarence L. Timberlake, date unknown, early 20th century.
Clarence L. Timberlake Papers: MS 84-01, Box 4, File 6.
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