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90th anniversary bulletin, 1967
The 90th Anniversary bulletin from Plymouth Congregational Church is a three-page typescript depicting the monumental service and the history behind the church and the settlement house in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Concrete Grid Detail
Concrete grid and beam detail for the Alice Lloyd Science Building. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Drawings
Rough elevation and other drawings of Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Elevation Drawings
Elevation drawings of Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Exterior
Exterior site plans for Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Furnishing Specifications
Furnishing and equipment details for Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Plymouth Congregational Church, 1966
The "Amendment To The Articles of Incorporation of the Plymouth Congregational Church" is a two-page typescript that amends the Russell neighborhood, Louisville, Kentucky church's articles of incorporation from 1928. The amendment absolves the previous Article VI and the drawing of lots to determine the length of term is added, present trustees and Chairman were updated, and vacancies will now be filled for the remaining term by ballot in a meeting of members of the church. -
Annals of Plymouth Congregational December 1969- November 1970
The annals of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Louisville, Kentucky, is a six-page typescript recording the events of the church and its members from December 1969 to November 30th, 1970. -
Elmer Hammonds outside with dog, February 1966
Photograph of Elmer Hammonds, Sr., posing outside with his dog. Elmer Johnson Hammonds, Sr. (1903-1987) grew up in Bardstown, Kentucky, and moved to Louisville in the early 1930s. In 1931, he married Ophelia Doyle Guinn (1899-1964). The couple raised three children on West Chestnut Street. Elmer worked as a Pullman Porter for over 39 years, from 1929 to 1968. During the heyday of railroad travel, the Pullman Porters attended to the needs of train passengers. In the beginning, the Pullman Company hired only Black men for the job of porter. -
Exterior of JCC building, circa 1965
Photograph of the exterior of the Jewish Community Center building at 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, Kentucky.
This item is included in the Bricks and Mortar, Soul and Heart: The Evolution of Louisville's Young Men's Hebrew Association and Jewish Community Center 1890-2022 digital exhibit at: https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/exhibits/show/ymha-jcc-louisville/dutchmans-lane-1955-present -
Groundbreaking Ceremony of new JCC, 1955
Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony on 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, as construction of the new Jewish Community Center begin.
This item is included in the Bricks and Mortar, Soul and Heart: The Evolution of Louisville's Young Men's Hebrew Association and Jewish Community Center 1890-2022 digital exhibit at: https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/exhibits/show/ymha-jcc-louisville/dutchmans-lane-1955-present -
Inside page of JCC 75th anniversary celebration pamphlet, 1965
Page from the JCC 75th anniversary pamphlet, featuring drama and music programs throughout the years at the JCC.
This item is included in the Bricks and Mortar, Soul and Heart: The Evolution of Louisville's Young Men's Hebrew Association and Jewish Community Center 1890-2022 digital exhibit at: https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/exhibits/show/ymha-jcc-louisville/dutchmans-lane-1955-present -
JCC Swimming Pool, circa 1960
Black and white photograph of the Jewish Community Center swimming pool in Louisville, Kentucky. People are gathered in and alongside the pool, sunbathing, swimming, and socializing.
This item is included in the Bricks and Mortar, Soul and Heart: The Evolution of Louisville's Young Men's Hebrew Association and Jewish Community Center 1890-2022 digital exhibit at: https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/exhibits/show/ymha-jcc-louisville/dutchmans-lane-1955-present -
JCC 75th anniversary celebration pamphlet cover
Cover of the 75th anniversary pamphlet of the Jewish Community Center.
This item is included in the Bricks and Mortar, Soul and Heart: The Evolution of Louisville's Young Men's Hebrew Association and Jewish Community Center 1890-2022 digital exhibit at: https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/exhibits/show/ymha-jcc-louisville/dutchmans-lane-1955-present -
July 7, 1968 bulletin
Plymouth Congregational Church's bulletin for July 7, 1968 is a three-page typescript that outlines the schedule of service. There is a note written in pen, noting this the "Final Sunday of Ministry." -
Lapdog, 1959-1964
Polaroid of Lucy C. Mickens (1895-1970) holding her pet dachshund on her lap. Lucy was born in Eastwood, Jefferson County, Kentucky, and resided in the same neighborhood her entire life. She was married to Robert Thomas, Sr., and the couple had three children, Miles, Robert, and Estella. Lucy and Robert, Sr., separated in the 1920s, and Lucy remarried twice: first to Filmore Colemand and later to John Clark. In 1927, she bought property on Gilliland Road and worked as a laundress. -
Letter from Benjamin D. Berry, Jr. to Brothers and Sisters in Christ, June 7, 1967
The letter written from Benjamin D. Berry Jr. to his Brothers and Sisters in Christ is a one-page typescript asking the members of Plymouth Congregational Church (Louisville, Kentucky) to begin a type of service where members meet in rotating homes to discuss non-religious topics. -
List of Plymouth Church members present at June 6 meeting 1960
The "List of Plymouth Church Members Present at June 8 Meeting" is a one-page document of the 148 members that were present at the meeting for Plymouth Congregational Church, Louisville, Kentucky. -
Mammoth Life & Accident Insurance, Co. Stockholders Meeting, 1965
An interracial group of men and women attending a stockholders meeting in 1965.
Please note that the Filson Historical Society does not have insurance policy records for Mammoth Life. Requests for their insurance policy records should be made to Kemper Life Insurance Company at 1-800-777-8467.Tags Women -
Neighborhood House Architectural Drawing
Drawing of the facade of Neighborhood House.