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.
Watercolor of color theory and had written notes created by Enid Bland Yandell. Date is unknown, but it was probably created during her time at the Art Academy of Cincinnati (1887-1889).
Sketch of the original Jewish Hospital, undated. Rafael T. Wathen was a longtime employee in the maintenance department at both the old and new Jewish Hospital. He retired in 1965 at age 77.
Hand drawn map of the cruising area of the Pastime Boat Club. The club usually cruised upriver from its Louisville base. Over the years, due to riverfront industrial development, population shifts to eastern Jefferson County, and a need for a good location for its headquarters, the club focused its activities on a stretch of the Ohio from Louisville to Westport.
Ryland writes on behalf of an unnamed man who is seemingly interested in getting a girl from the Home. The first part of the letter is missing, so the man's name is unavailable. Ryland also offers Reb. G. H. Burnett and Deacon David Childres to provide "reliable information in the case." Letter marked Russellville, 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.
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.
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."