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Account of sales of the estate of John Lyon, 29 January 1813
Account of sales of the estate of John Lyon and the hiring out of the people he enslaved, including their names. -
Admission Application for the Louisville Baptist Orphans Home, February 15th, 1906.
An application for the Simons children to the Home, including: Gola (born 11 May 1895), Grosey (born 14 Sept 1896), James (born 8 March 1898), Huie (born 11 Oct 1899), Fred (born 20 April 1900), and Maudie (born 7 March 1903). The application states that the children are sound in mind and body; the parents' names are Ginie and Ruben Simons. The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church recommends that Ginie (a widow) surrender the children; the children have 2 uncles on both sides- Mary and Rile Simons. The near relatives cannot care for the children because they are poor and already have large families. The application notes that "the oldest boy James Simons is a boy that does not want his mother to controle him he seames to bee tolerble tough." On the back of the letter in red ink reads, "Mother decided not commit children," signed M. E. A. Letter marked Cill, KY. -
Advertisement for Annie and Lucinda, two runaway enslaved women, June 18th, 1830.
An advertisement for Annie and Lucinda after they ran away from their enslaver, William Christian Bullitt, dated June 18th, 1830. Annie is mentioned as the daughter of Aki, who was also enslaved by Bullitt, and the wife of Edmund, who was enslaved by William Pope. She is twenty-five years old, taller than most women her age. Lucinda is eighteen years old, and they both ran away from their enslaver a week prior to the advertisement. It is unclear if this advertisement was ever printed. -
Advertisement for Hope, a man running from his enslaver, William C. Bullitt, October 7th, 1822.
A copy of an advertisement for Hope, a man running from his enslaver, William Christian Bullitt, dated October 7th, 1822. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Concrete Grid Detail
Concrete grid and beam detail for the Alice Lloyd Science Building. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Details
Room finish schedule, section drawings, and details for Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Drawings
Rough elevation and other drawings of Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Elevation Drawings
Elevation drawings of Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Exterior
Exterior site plans for Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Furnishing Specifications
Furnishing and equipment details for Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project. -
Alice Lloyd College Science Building Overview and Meetings
Undated description of Jasper Ward's Alice Lloyd Science Building project on a brochure and reports from February 1968 planning meetings. -
Amerikkka
Throughout the summer of 2020, many businesses in downtown Louisville boarded up their windows during the social justice protests in response to the killing of Breonna Taylor. In the fall of 2020, Tawana Bain, founder of the Global Economic Diversity Development Initiative (GEDDI) led a campaign called "Tearing Down the Walls Together," collaborating with Black-owned businesses and creators to use the boards to beautify downtown and to memorialize the movements for justice through painted artworks - turning symbols of fear and division into ones of hope and renewal. Once the art was completed, the boards were auctioned off during a "Black Harvest" event at the end of October. The Filson is proud to own one of these works by artist Arielle Biddix. This frame was custom made by Mike Strauss. -
Ann Clark Shawl
This shawl is said to have belonged to Ann Rogers Clark Gwathmey (1755-1822). See also 1943.5.1 (miniature portrait). Paisley Shawls were a luxury item worn by affluent women. Paisley, as a style, didn't get its name until the 1830s-40s, named after the Scottish town that began to reproduce designs copied from textiles that were originally imported from India. The pin and cone design motifs had their origins from Indo-Iranian people in Persia. Luxurious textiles from India were in high demand among the upper class and often can be seen in portraits of affluent women. By the mid 18th century, England's East India Company was importing shawls to London. In the early 1800s, Scottish mills began producing their own version of the highly sought after shawls, which made them more accessible to the rising middle class. -
Appendix to Chapter One of John C. Bullitt's self-written sketch of the Bullitt Estate describing Jack Coleman, a musician enslaved by the Bullitt family, December 13th, 1919.
In a self-written sketch of his life, John C. Bullitt describes the people his family enslaved at Oxmoor plantation, including their daily lives, their work. John goes into detail about Jack Coleman, referred to as "Uncle Jack." Jack Coleman was a musician known for playing the fiddle, and was enslaved by the Bullitt family. He also mentions Williams, another musician, who played the clarinet and was enslaved as well. It is unclear who Williams's enslavers were. It is likely that this item is a 1919 reprint of John C. Bullitt's writing, first published in 1905, three years after his death in 1902. -
Article about Longtime Employee Bessie Bowman, Micro Scoop, April 1970
Article from the Jewish Hospital periodical Micro Scoop, featuring longtime employee Bessie Bowman. Bowman worked in the laundry department and was employee-of-the-month. -
Article from an unknown publication discussing enslaved people in the census, 1801.
An article from an unknown newspaper publication, dated 1801. There is an article that discusses the most recent census, which included the number of enslaved people and the number of free people of color in each state. There is also a note that writes, "Matthew Flournoy offers reward for Sam Ewel," also dated 1801. -
Article on Harold Berg in the Jewish Hospital Publication "Service," October 1967
"Our Mosaic Making Doctor." Article featuring Harold Berg for the Jewish Hospital Publication "Service." -
Articles of Adoption of Bertha Frazier, adopted by J. Lynch and Eliza Lynch, October 16th, 1909.
Articles of adoption for J. Lynch and Eliza Jane Lynch to adopt Bertha Frazier, born in 1898. They live in Adair County. Handwritten on the back, "Investigated and Home condemned by Bro Sanders." -
Articles of Agreement for David, a man enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, June 21st, 1808.
Articles of Agreement between Colonel Alexander Scott Bullitt and Dr. Benjamin Lawrence, dated June 21st, 1808. David, a man enslaved by Bullitt, is listed under the account receipts on the front page. -
Articles of Agreement for Jesse, a man enslaved by the Bullitt family, January 28th, 1790.
Articles of Agreement between Alexander Scott Bullitt, Philip Buckner, and William Ozburn for the hire of Jesse, a man enslaved by the Bullitt family. The article is dated January 28th, 1790.