East southeastern view of a building being torn down for the construction of Interstate 65, at East Jacob Street and South 1st Street. Unity Temple is in the distance.
This broadside advertises a July 4 excursion on the steamer Maggie Harper for a day trip from Carrollton, Ky. to Louisville, Ky. Notes include that music and refreshments are to be provided, but "Positively no liquors allowed."
A carte-de-visite photograph of Frances ("Fanny") Ann Thruston Ballard (1826-1896), wife of Andrew Ballard and mother of Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston.
Photograph of Johanna Gunter with children in a field taken by Paul Gunter. The photo combines Paul Gunter's skill for naturalism and art photography with his experience with studio portraiture.
Ewing has asked Clay to recommend a suitable person to be U.S. Attorney for Kentucky. Clay replies that his recommendation might prove injurious, or at best, receive "but little consideration."
M. D. Jeffries and J. W. Miller writes to the Home to "represent Mr. John Forbis and wife to be good and honest persons" that would be "good-loving and faithful friends to any child." Letter marked Louisville, KY.
J. I. Weaver writes to the Home regarding the children of J. C. Reynolds and his wife. He says that Mr. Reynolds died three years ago, and last Friday the 12th, Mrs. Reynolds died and left two little boys. Her last request was that the boys be taken to the Baptist Orphans Home; the oldest will be 7 in May, the youngest "will be 5 soon." Weaver asks to make application for the boys. On the back, Weller writes, "Apl 19 1895 Answered, requesting usual recommendation from the church." Letter marked London, KY.