Browse Items (55 total)
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Pigs in a stock yard, n.d.
View of pigs in a pen at the Bourbon Stock Yards Company. -
Letter from Henry Clay to Hon. John Ewing, n.p. n.p., n.d.
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." -
Building being demolished for Interstate 65 photograph, n.d.
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. -
Autograph by Dwight Eisenhower for The Filson Club
Transmitting his signature to The Filson Club with best wishes. -
Portrait of unknown man, n.d.
A cartes-de-visite of an unknown man taken at the studio of Hermann Gunter in Hannover, Germany. -
Johanna Gunter with children, n.d.
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. -
Gunter family on a row boat, n.d.
Paul Gunter and family on a rowboat at Harrod's Creek. -
Incomplete Letter from J. I. Weaver, undated.
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. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from M. D. Jeffries and J. W. Miller, undated.
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. -
Maggie Harper (Steamboat) Broadside, n.d.
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." -
Grand Theater interior photograph, n.d.
Photograph of the Grand Theater proposed interior by Samuel Plato -
Grand Theater lobby entrance photograph, n.d.
Drawing of the proposed lobby entrance for Grand Theater. Theater entrance from the Walnut St. side. -
Langston Stadium Housing Project photograph, n.d.
Langston Stadium Housing Project, Washington D.C. -
Klu Klux Klan Broadside, n.d.
A call to arms for KKK members -
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. -
Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston, n.d.
A portrait of Rogers Clark Ballard Thruston (1858-1946), son of Frances ("Fanny") Ann Thruston Ballard (1826-1896). -
The Cabbage Patch, showing Home of Mrs. Wiggs
This is likely a promotional postcard created after the publication of Alice Hegan Rice’s Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, depicting the fictional mother’s home in this rural-industrial neighborhood. -
Wyncie King, n.d.
Wyncie King, as drawn by a fellow caricaturist. -
Mansion from Alley on Chestnut Between 6th & 7th, n.d.
Rear view of a mansion on Chestnut Street between 6th and 7th Streets, undated. This might be a rear view of the Huston Apartments at 620 W. Chestnut.