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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)

Jerry and Roy Abramson during campaign event, 1985

Photograph of Jerry and his father, Roy, during a campaign event. They both are wearing political buttons for his mayoral campaign.

Mayor's Night In, circa 1987

Photograph taken during Mayor's Night In, a regular program for citizens to come to the mayor's office and meet with him one on one.

Signing of City-County Compact, May 1986

County Judge Harvey Sloane, Gov. Martha Layne, Collins, Mayor Jerry Abramson

Worth Plaza Groundbreaking, April 21, 1986

Historic Parkland Ribbon Cutting, April 1986

Louisville Zoo Train dedication, May 1986

Firefighters honored for aiding motorist, June 23, 1986

Mayor Jerry Abramson gives speaks to the media during a gathering to honor firefighters who aided a motorist. Fire Station 235 East Jefferson Street

Iroquois Ampitheater Renovation, 1986

Photograph of a ceremony to celebrate the renovation of Iroquois Ampitheater in Louisville, KY. Mayor Jerry Abramson is speaking during the event.

Senior Citizens Tea, April 29, 1986

Jerry Abramason dances with his mother and a friend at the Seniro Citizens Tea at Senior House

Painting campaign office, February 1985

Photograph of Jerry Abramson and staff opening Abramson for Mayor campaign headquarters in Mid-City Mall, February 1985

Knocking doors for 2nd term, 1989

Photograph of Jerry Abramsom knocking on doors in neighborhoods as part of his 2nd run for mayor in 1989.

Toonerville II Ceremony, 1987

Photographs from the launch of the Toonerville II Trolleys. The ceremony included speeches and a ribbon cutting by Mayor Jerry Abramson. The diesel trolleys were conceived of by advocates for downtown to help revitalize and bring business to the downtown shopping district.

Winn Dixie Streetball Showdown, circa 1980-1990s

Photograph from the Winn-Dixie Streetball Showdown featuring Mayor Jerry Abramson participating, ca. 1990. The Streetball Showdown was an annual fundraiser for the Cabbage Patch Settlement House.

Campaign material for West Louisville, circa 1989

Kentucky Derby Festival Mini and Marathon Race, 1984

Photograph taken during the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and mini Marathon, 1984. The photo was presumably taken near the finish line. In the background a sign reads "1984 Kentucky Derby Festival" and a race pace clock that reads "1:49:27."

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and Mini Marathon, circa 1980

Photograph pf Jerry Abramson and others running on the track of Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & mini Marathon.

Ceremony for University of Louisville Men's Basketball winning the NCAA National Championship, 1986

Images from the celebration ceremony for the University of Louisville Men's Basketball team winning the NCAA National Championship in 1986. Mayor Jerry Abramson holds up a sign with the University of Louisville Cardinals logo and the sign reads "Louisville 1986 NCAA Champs"

Governor Brown and Mayor Jerry Abramson at Kentucky Derby, 1986

Governor John Brown and Mayor of Louisville Jerry Abramson at the Kentucky Derby, 1986.

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