The Bert T. Combs Papers collection includes 27 boxes containing binders and albums of newspaper media, published photos, schedules, itineraries, letters, campaign ads, and administration summaries of the political activities and life of Cumberland College alumnus and former Kentucky Governor Bert T. Combs. The collection contains publications and other materials covering Combs’ first gubernatorial campaign in 1955 through Combs’ election and gubernatorial term of 1959-1963. The Bert T. Combs Papers are arranged chronologically in binders and albums. These papers were donated by Governor Combs’ wife, Judge Sara Combs.