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Probably not. The KY Files only contain only clippings about prominent Kentuckians. Unless your relative is a famous (or infamous) public figure, they are most likely not listed in the KY Files.

The Kentucky Files

The Kentucky Files are a collection of newspaper clippings, press releases, brochures and other informational items on a wide variety of Kentucky related topics that have been collected by the State Library staff and arranged by subject.

To browse the list of subjects select from the letters below.

**Please note that the contents of each file and detailed item listings are not available online.

Kentucky Topics:

The Kentucky section contains information on most Kentucky topics and is arranged alphabetically by subject:

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Kentucky Biographies:

The Biography section contains information on prominent and interesting Kentuckians from the past and present:

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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z

The Kentucky Files may be examined at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives at 300 Coffee Tree Road, Frankfort, KY. Mon. - Fri., 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copy machines are available.

For online reference service use Ask a Librarian.

Because of the size of most files librarians will select the best resources to answer specific questions. Requests for copies of "everything" on a topic cannot be accommodated.

For further information please contact the State Library Reference Desk at (502) 564-8300 ext. 342 (800) 928-7000.

Information Updated:09/17/2008