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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. -
Jerry Abramson and Muhammad Ali, n.d.
Photograph of Jerry Abramson presenting a plaque or award to Muhammad Ali. -
Jerry Abramson with General Colin Powell, nd
Photograph of Jerry Abramson and General Colin Powell on stage at an unknown event. -
Letter from Barthelemi Tardiveau to St. John de Crevecoeur, n.d. Philadelphia
Letter from Tardiveau to Crevecoeur discussing exports from Philadelphia to Canton and India, and the troubles learning the contents of the cargo aboard the ship. In general, contents include wine, iron, brandy, ginseng, cloth, and piastres. He updates him on the conditions of the exchange between Philadelphia and England, New York, and Boston, as well as the monetary exchange rate. -
Cutout photograph of Helen Humes, n.d.
A photograph of Helen Humes that has been cut out from a larger one. The original photograph has not been located. It gives the impression of a paper doll. -
Helen Humes at the piano, n.d.
Photograph of Helen Humes posing at a piano. She is sitting on a piano bench with one arm on the instrument. A microphone and stand are seen in the foreground. -
Helen Humes Photograph in Los Angeles, n.d.
Photograph of Helen Humes. She is dressed in a floral, sleeveless dress with a matching shawl and is wearing a pearl necklace and matching earrings. -
Bordeaux Jazz Session Poster featuring Helen Humes Quintet, n.d.
A poster advertising the Helen Humes Quintet as part of the Bordeaux Jazz Sessions. -
Helen Humes Passport, 1962
Passport page and photograph of Helen Humes, 1962. The name reads "Helen Elizabeth Smith Known As Helen Humes." She was briefly marred to Harrold Smith. -
Unidentified jazz trio.
Photograph of an unidentified jazz trio at a club performance. A woman sits at a piano in a dress with earrings. A man playing electric bass sits at a stool and ieas wearing a shiny jacket. Another man playing the upright bass standins behind and is also wearing a shiny jacket. -
Photograph of the jazz trio featuring Babs Gonzales
Photograph given to Helen Humes. It is of a trio of African American Musicians at a club. The handwritten note on the front reads "To Helen. The Greatest. Babs." The lead singer is likely Babs Gonzales. -
The Humes Building in Louisville,
Photograph of the front of the Humes Building at 511 S. 7th Street in Louisville, KY. It was likely her father's business. -
Helen Humes with Rusty Warren in record store, n.d.
Helen Humes poses with two individuals in a record store. The person on the right is likely comedian Rusty Warren, who is holding a copy of Helen Humes's album "Songs I like to Sing" and is signed by Humes. Helen is holding a copy of Rusty Warrens's album. -
Souvenir and clippings of Helen Humes's travels
Photograph of newspaper clippings and ephemera related to Helen Humes' travel. -
Helen Humes with dancer, n.d.
Helen Humes poses with an unidentified dancer in a patriotic costume with large top hat decorated with stars and feathers. -
Helen Humes singing with Count Basie, n.d.
Helen Humes singing on stage.with Count Basie. -
John Henry Humes, n.d.
Photograph of John Henry Humes (1878-1975), father of Helen Humes. He is wearing a suit and overcoat, and holding a hat in his hand. -
Louisville Steam & Electric Company Drawing Detail, n.d.
Architecture detail of the arch for Louisville Steam & Electric Company -
North side of Broadway photograph, n.d.
Louisville street scene, showing the north side of Broadway, between 2nd and 3rd Streets. [Samuel W. Thomas notes, "View of the north side of Broadway west of Second Street, now a McDonald's." [February 2004] Taken from The Filson Newsmagazine, volume 4, number 2.] -
Greyhound Station entrance postcard, n.d.
Color image of entrance to Greyhound station.