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"The Rose of No Man's Land," 1918
A Leo Feist song by Jack Caddigan and James A. Brennan supporting Red Cross nurses during World War I. -
"There'll Never Be a Stain on Old Glory," 1917
A patriotic song composed by J. Edward Woolley about American pride and military might during the First World War. -
"Topsy Turvy" Doll
A small doll from an unknown time period, most likely during the early twentieth century. The doll has two sides: one girl with dark skin and black hair poking from her red hood, and a girl with light skin behind her white dress. The two girls are tethered at the hip, and when one side of the doll is flipped, the other side is revealed. It is unknown who exactly made this specific doll, who would have played with it, or when it would have been made. -
"True American Patriots Wear a Mask", Keith Rose
Keith Rose created this poster for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project. The poster design is inspired by WWI propaganda. The poster features a soldier, wearing a medical face mask, saluting. The text reads: "True American Patriots Wear a Mask for their Country/ For Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness!"
Keith Rose was born and raised in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Rose finds freedom and self-expression of his queer identity through art. Rose is a resident of Louisville and is active in the local art community. -
"Unbelievable Color" Poster
Poster for the Hennegan Printing Company featuring a paintbrush made of crayons being dipped into a paint can. -
"Votes for Women" streamer, Melville Otter Briney papers, c. 1915
Page from the papers of Ms. Melville Otter Briney of Louisville, Kentucky. On this page is pasted a streamer that reads "Votes for Women," accompanied by a note: "I was a page at Mrs. Snowden's lecture." Otter is referring to the November 1915 lecture given by British feminist Ethel Snowden at the Masonic Theater in Louisville. -
"What Makes Us Great", Arte Chambers
Artist Arte Chambers created this poster, titled "What Makes Us Great", for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project of 2020. The poster conveys thoughts about 2020 social issues, including racial injustice, white supremacy, and COVID-19 health protocol. The poster conveys the opinion that health, particularly wearing a face mask, is what makes America great, rather than hate or fear, represented by a Ku Klux Klan mask and a balaclava, respectively.
Arte Chambers is a printmaker and attended Indiana University Southeast for printmaking. His style is influenced by comics and video game manuals. The themes of his art pieces are inspired by American social issues, social disruptions, and dialogues about human issues. -
"When Empty Have Refilled At Hirsch bros. & Co." Jug
Jug "When Empty Have Refilled At"
Hirsch bros. & Co.
Manufacturers of Vinegar, Catsup, Sauce & Pickles
Louisville, KY & Pittsburg, PA
Gift of the J.C Barnett Estate
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"When You Look in the Heart of a Rose," 1918
A piece from the Edwardian musical comedy The Better 'Ole or The Romance of "Old Bill." Based on the cartoon character "Old Bill," the musical depicts him intercepting a spy's plan and saving the men in danger. His actions are briefly misunderstood, resulting in his arrest, but in the end he is freed and given a medal for his bravery. The cover image depicts Arthur Bouchier portraying Old Bill. -
"Will You Fight Now or Wait for This?" Mallory Lucas
Artist Mallory Lucas created this poster, titled "Will You Fight Now or Wait for This?", for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project of 2020. Lucas based the design of this poster based on a World War I propaganda poster. The poster discusses issues of police brutality, racial violence, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mallory Lucas is a printmaker who is inspired by 20th century war posters and other print objects. She derives inspiration generally from cultural objects of the distant past. Lucas explores themes of otherness, social injustice, and social exclusion in her prints. -
“The Future Is in Your Hands” Pamphlet, ca. 1957
This graphic and text are from a Jewish Hospital expansion fund pamphlet. Provides examples of the amount of labor needed to run a hospital. -
“Why Is A City Club” by Eleanor Mercein Kelly, 12 December 1917
“Why Is A City Club” by Eleanor Mercein Kelly, 12 December 1917, Louisville Women’s City Club, Vol 1., No. 8. Louisville Women’s City Club Records. -
Candy Stripers, Micro Scoop, July 1967
Clipping from the Jewish Hospital periodical Micro Scoop featuring a photo of a group of women hospital volunteers, also called candy stripers. -
105-Year-Old Recipient of a Pacemaker, Service, February 1970
Clipping from the Jewish Hospital Publication Service featuring a recipient, Rev. James Purvis, of a cardiac pacemaker at 105 years old. -
106-108 W Walnut, 1951
106-108 W. Walnut Street (now Muhammad Ali Blvd.), 1951. The J. Graham Brown School now occupies those lots. -
10th and Main Street
No. 11: Destruction at 10th & Main Street, looking south.
The W. Stuber & Brothers "Tornado Views" is a series of mounted photographs that is a compilation of 28 views of Louisville, Kentucky after the 1890 Tornado. This collection includes 21 out of the 28 views from this series and 1 image from another Stuber Series [Stuber Flat-27]. The following numbers from the "Tornado Views" series are not in this collection: No. 2, No. 3, No. 5, No. 7, No. 19, No. 20, and No. 27.
W. Stuber & Bro. also created a book titled, "Tornado Views of Louisville. Indelible Photographs" published by The Albertype Co. in 1890. This book features many images from this series. [SEE: Pamphlet Collection, 551.55 L888]
SEE ALSO: W. Stuber Stereocard Series for similar views of the 1890 Tornado. -
10th and Market Street
No. 14: Destruction of 10th and Market Street, probably looking west. [See Stuber Flat - 13 for east view.]
The W. Stuber & Brothers "Tornado Views" is a series of mounted photographs that is a compilation of 28 views of Louisville, Kentucky after the 1890 Tornado. This collection includes 21 out of the 28 views from this series and 1 image from another Stuber Series [Stuber Flat-27]. The following numbers from the "Tornado Views" series are not in this collection: No. 2, No. 3, No. 5, No. 7, No. 19, No. 20, and No. 27.
W. Stuber & Bro. also created a book titled, "Tornado Views of Louisville. Indelible Photographs" published by The Albertype Co. in 1890. This book features many images from this series. [SEE: Pamphlet Collection, 551.55 L888]
SEE ALSO: W. Stuber Stereocard Series for similar views of the 1890 Tornado. -
10th Street and Main Street
No. 4: Destruction of 10th Street and Main Street looking east.
The W. Stuber & Brothers "Tornado Views" is a series of mounted photographs that is a compilation of 28 views of Louisville, Kentucky after the 1890 Tornado. This collection includes 21 out of the 28 views from this series and 1 image from another Stuber Series [Stuber Flat-27]. The following numbers from the "Tornado Views" series are not in this collection: No. 2, No. 3, No. 5, No. 7, No. 19, No. 20, and No. 27.
W. Stuber & Bro. also created a book titled, "Tornado Views of Louisville. Indelible Photographs" published by The Albertype Co. in 1890. This book features many images from this series. [SEE: Pamphlet Collection, 551.55 L888]
SEE ALSO: W. Stuber Stereocard Series for similar views of the 1890 Tornado. -
11th & Market, looking east
No. 13: Destruction of 11th Street and Market Streets, looking east.
The W. Stuber & Brothers "Tornado Views" is a series of mounted photographs that is a compilation of 28 views of Louisville, Kentucky after the 1890 Tornado. This collection includes 21 out of the 28 views from this series and 1 image from another Stuber Series [Stuber Flat-27]. The following numbers from the "Tornado Views" series are not in this collection: No. 2, No. 3, No. 5, No. 7, No. 19, No. 20, and No. 27.
W. Stuber & Bro. also created a book titled, "Tornado Views of Louisville. Indelible Photographs" published by The Albertype Co. in 1890. This book features many images from this series. [SEE: Pamphlet Collection, 551.55 L888]
SEE ALSO: W. Stuber Stereocard Series for similar views of the 1890 Tornado. -
11th and Main Streets
Tornado damage in Louisville after 1890 tornado.