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Arthur Douglass Doss, 1984
A pastel portrait of the second president of Mammoth Life, Arthur Douglass Doss, known as A. D. Doss.
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. -
William H. Wright, 1984
A pastel portrait of President William H. Wright. He served as the first co-president along with Henry Hall.
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. -
Renovations on the JCC building, circa 1980
Photograph of renovations of the new main entrance of the Jewish Community Center in Louisville, Kentucky. -
Helen Humes Obituary from Los Angeles Times, 1981
Newspaper clipping announcing the death of Helen Humes in 1981. -
Jewish Community Center Orchestra, circa 1980
The Jewish Community Orchestra playing on the handball courts of the JCC on Dutchman's lane. Kurt Ackermann is playing first violin. -
Jewish Community Center of Louisville Concert Program, 1982
This Jewish community of Louisville musical program in honor of the 34th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel features Kurt Ackermann as concertmaster. -
Kurt and Gerda Ackermann with Taka Kling, circa 1990
Paul Kling (1929-2005) was a gifted Czech born Jewish violinist who managed to survive internment at two Nazi concentration camps in adolescence. After the war he became a concert master at the NKO Symphony in Tokyo. There he met and married his wife, Japanese harpist, Taka Kling. From Tokyo the Klings moved to Louisville, playing with the Louisville Orchestra before settling in Victoria, British Columbia. The Ackermanns and Klings maintained a close lifelong friendship. This photograph was likely taken by Paul Kling on a trip the two couples took together. -
Muhammad Ali inscribing a copy of Imam Warithuddin Muhammad’s Prayer and Al-Islam (published by Muhammad Islamic Foundation, which Ali founded) to Abramson, ca. 1986.
Muhammad Ali inscribing a copy of Imam Warithuddin Muhammad’s Prayer and Al-Islam (published by Muhammad Islamic Foundation, which Ali founded) to Abramson, ca. 1986. -
Unveiling of Worth Plaza, 1986
Photograph of the Unveiling of Worth Plaza during an event. -
First mayoral inaugural address, circa 1985
Photograph of Jerry Abramson giving a speech at his first inauguration, winter 1985. -
Delegation from Peoples Republic of China, August 26, 1986
Photograph of Jerry Abramson meeting with a delegation from the People's Republic of China, August 26, 1986 -
Jerry Abramson being sworn in as mayor, 1985
Photograph of Jerry Abramson being sworn in for his first term as mayor of Louisville. -
Campaign letter to alumni of Seneca High School (Louisville, KY), circa 1985
Campaign material in the form of a letter written by Jerry Abramson to classmates of Seneca High School -
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Cover page from a publication of the Kentucky Democratic Party, 1985
Cover page from a publication entitled "Democrats '85" regarding the mayoral election in Louisville, KY and County Judge position in Jefferson County, KY. -
Roy, Jerry, and Shirley Abramson, circa 1985
Jerry Abramson posing with his parents Roy and Shirley, likely during a campaign event ca. 1985. -
Germantown-Paristown Neighborhood Center Dedication, August 27, 1986
Photograph of the dedication ceremony for the Germantown-Paristown Neighborhood Center. Mayor Jerry Abramson is handing over the scissors to cut the ribbon. -
Governor John Brown Kentucky Derby Brunch, circa 1981
Photograph of Jerry Abramson taken during Gov. John Y. Brown's derby brunch. -
Abramson Family Photograph, December 1985
The Abramson Family gathered for a Sabbath celebration the Friday night before Jerry Abramson's swearing in for his first term as mayor of Louisville. -
Mayoral Campaign Announcement, January 1985
Jerry Abramson announces his run for mayor of Louisville, 1985. Left to right: Roy Abramson (father), Shirley Abramson (mother), Heather Miles (niece), Seth Miles (nephew), and Rabbi Stanley Miles (brother-in-law)