Charles N. Bayless research files, ca. 1963-ca. 1970
MSS 89
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MSS 89
Charles N. Bayless research files, ca. 1963-ca. 1970
OVERVIEW
Number: MSS 89
Title: Charles N. Bayless research files
Creator: Charles N. Bayless
Dates: ca. 1963-ca. 1970
Media: Mixed materials
Quantity: 1 box
Location: Archival Storage. Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W. Broadway,
Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601-1931, Phone: (502) 564-1792, Email:
Refdesk@ky.gov, http://history.ky.gov
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE COLLECTION
Chaumiere des Prairies was the 330-acre estate of David Meade who moved his
family from Tidewater Virginia to present-day Jessamine County, Kentucky in
1796. Chaumiere was renowned for its sloping lawns, walks, and winding drives
within a park-like setting of trees, shrubbery, and gardens with man-made lakes.
Interspersed through the grounds were alcoves with seats, fountains, statuary,
and an artificial island reached by an arched bridge and containing a small
building designed after a Greek temple. The house, a cluster of one-story
buildings connected by numerous passageways, was constructed of stone, log,
and brick. After Meade's death in 1830, his heirs sold the estate to William
Robards, who destroyed the estate's beauty.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION
This collection consists of the research files of architect Charles N. Bayless who
was researching David Meade of Jessamine County, Kentucky, and his estate,
Chaumiere des Prairies. The files include Meade family genealogy, photocopies
of letters between David Meade and relatives and friends, letters to various
archives and historical societies for information on Meade, and notes about the
house. Also in the collection are notes about "Harlan's Station," an historic house
in Boyle County, Kentucky, and home of Major Silas Harlan, as well as The John
Martin House in Clark County, Kentucky.
ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLECTION
Original order.
RELATED MATERIAL
Charles N. Bayless research files, ca. 1963-ca. 1970
MSS 89
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Researchers are encouraged to search the Online Collection Catalog for
additional related materials.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of item]. Charles N. Bayless research files, ca. 1963-ca. 1970,
MSS 89, Kentucky Historical Society.
Property rights: The Kentucky Historical Society owns the property rights to this
collection.
Copyrights: Copyrights have not been dedicated to the public. Consideration of
the requirements of copyright is the responsibility of the author and publisher.
CONTAINER LIST
Box # Folder # Folder Title
1 1 Copies of papers
1 2 Correspondence
1 3 Colonial Williamsburg
1 4 Virginia Historical Society and State Library
1 5 Catterall and Filson Club
1 6 University of Virginia and Princeton University
1 7 Norman Barka
1 8 Harlan
1 9 Newcomb heirs
1 10 John Martin House
