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Louisville Mendelssohn Lodge membership register, 1860-1921
An indexed membership register for the Louisville, Kentucky, B’nai B’rith Mendelssohn Lodge, a Jewish fraternal organization. The register documents members from 1860 to at least 1921. Recorded member information includes their name, place of residence, occupation, marital status, number of children, and date they were inducted.
The Har-Moriah Lodge No. 14 (“Mt. Moriah”) opened in Louisville in October 1852 and a second B’nai B’rith lodge, the Mendelssohn Lodge No. 40, opened in Louisville in May 1860. Many of the early lodge members were recent Jewish immigrants from parts of now modern Germany who had strong bonds through neighborhood proximity, marriage, and business ventures. The Har Moriah and Mendelssohn lodges officially merged in February 1904 and became Louisville Lodge No. 14.
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History of Maria Creek Church: carefully compiled from the records of the church and from the minutes of Wabash and Union Associations, 1889
Maria Creek Church is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the state of Indiana. This book includes their articles of faith and the history of the church. -
The Wilderness Road
Title page of The Wilderness Road, a description of the travel routes by which white settlers first came to Kentucky. -
Account of Richard Woolfolk with Annie Christian, 1786-1788
Account of wages due to Richard Woolfolk, with credits including cash, salt, shoes, and saddle bags, -
History of Maria Creek Baptist Church, 1889
Title page of History of Maria Creek Church: carefully compiled from the records of the church and from the minutes of Wabash and Union Associations. -
Tobacco Auction at Board of Trade Salesroom print, 5 June 1880
Illustration in a Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper of a Tobacco auction and in the Board of Trade Salesroom. -
Louisville Legion, 1889
Mounted panoramic photograph of the Louisville Legion. This photograph was take of the Louisville Legion when the mayor of Louisville, Charles D. Jacob reviewed the Legion before they departed to New York City the next day to participate in the the George Washington Inaugural Centennial Parade. -
George Washington Inaugural Centennial Medal, 1889
Front and back view of a George Washington Inaugural Centennial Medal that was given out to those who participated in the centennial parade in New York City. -
Cabinet card portrait of a woman, circa 1880
Hand-colored cabinet card portrait of an unidentified woman. -
Cabinet card portrait of a woman, circa 1880
Hand-colored cabinet card portrait of an unidentified woman. -
Sample of a carte-de-visite, circa 1860 and cabinet card, circa 1880
Examples of the difference in size between a carte-de-visite and a cabinet card. Two common photographic formats of the late 19th century. -
Catharine Manser Stow, 1884-1899
Card photograph of Catharine Manser Stow (1811-1899). According to the family, Catharine is wearing the wig that her daughter, Viola Stow Dufour [018PC4.03] commissioned for Catharine's 50th wedding anniversary celebration. It cost $20 and, due to the Ohio River flood of February 1884, did not arrive in time. -
The Home for Friendless Women on a rare excursion, circa 1889-1892
Photograph of a group of women, many holding their small children, on a rare outing from the Home for Friendless Women in Louisville, KY. -
Reference Letter from J. W. D. Moore and Arthur Peter, and March 6th, 1889.
Reference Letter from J. W. D. Moore and Arthur Peter, Chairman Committee on Orphanage, discussing Lula Rickman, an orphan whose parents (Ian and Susan Rickman) have died. Lula carries with her four hundred and fifty dollars, which will be kept by the home for "the charge of her benefit." She will be safely delivered to the Home. -
Letter to the Board of Gentlemen from Mary A. Hollingsworth, undated, possibly August of 1887
Letter to the Board of Gentlemen from Mrs. Mary A. Hollingsworth, writing on behalf of Mrs. John J. Oserton [Osertin?] of Finchville (previously Bloomfield). Mrs. Oserton adopted a ten year old girl, Mary Ellen Slaughter, at the home who has proven "untrustworthy" and unreliable. Mrs. Oserton and her husband wish to return Mary Ellen for a younger child. -
Mourning Quilt, circa 1882
Mourning quilt made by Elizabeth H. Bates Durrett (1831-1889) who lost one daughter, Florence Montgomery Durrett (1863-1869) at age six and a second daughter, Lily Bates Durrett (1859-1881) at the age of 21. The mourning quilt was made using material from her daughters' clothing. -
Ulysses S. Grant Funeral Ribbon, 1885
Funeral ribbon memorializing Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885). Ribbon is made of black and white silk with Metalica fringe. "Grant (stitched in thread) / Aide / Civic Division / August 8th, 1885" -
Ulysses S. Grant Funeral Ribbon, 1885
Funeral ribbon memorializing Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885). Ribbon is made of black mourning crepe and blue silk. A black pin is attached to the center top. The pin has a white shield, black sash and "Grant" in white lettering. -
James A. Garfield Mourning Ribbon, 1881
Silk ribbon memorializing the death of James A. Garfield. Black ribbon with a photograph of Garfield affixed to the center. in Grey writing: We mourn our nation's loss. J.A. Garfield. Died Sept. 19, 1881. " -
Jefferson Davis Mourning Ribbon, 1889
Silk ribbon memorializing the death of Jefferson Davis (1808-1889). Contains the image of the Confederate flag. "Funeral Obsequies of Jefferson Davis. Reception Committee. New Orleans, Dec. 11th 1889."