New to History & Genealogy January-March 2024

New items added to our GenKY database: 

Elizabeth Kenton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Collection
-- Applications for membership to the DAR 

Robert Martin Family Collection
--Harry Truman thank you letter, Order of the Penguin Certificate (Admiral Byrd) and other military/family items.

Covington Boy Scout Troops 1911-1946
--Articles from Boy's Life and Ladies Home Journal written by Daniel Beard

Independence Cemetery
--This collection contains information about interments at the Independence Cemetery in Independence, KY.

The Kahmann Rehkamp Scrapbook
--Family scrap with family tree

The Richards Institute Students
--The Richards Institute was a private day school and a music conservatory at 25 W. 11th Street, Covington, Kentucky from circa 1903-1951. The database includes the name of students and when they were mentioned in local newspapers.

Dietz Family Papers
--Dietz deeds 1887-1917

Glenn O. Swing and Robert Knauf Family Collection
--This collection contains documents and photographs related to Glenn O. Swing’s family history and career in education in Kenton County.

Kenton County Public Library Covington Branch Time Capsule
--Collection of items in the time capsule, including calling cards, sketches and invitation.