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Julius Price, Sr. surrounded by Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
Julius Price, Sr., president of Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Company, surrounded by three African-American Boy Scouts and two African-American Cub Scouts from the Shawnee District in Louisville, Kentucky.
Please note that the Filson Historical Society does not have insurance policy records for Mammoth Life. Requests for their insurance policy records should be made to Kemper Life Insurance Company at 1-800-777-8467. -
'Neath the Blue Kentucky Skies
Chorus printed on cover; drawing of
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"A Soldier's Goodbye," 1917
This song by Kate Ellis describes a soldier's pride in serving his country and his hopes that his sweetheart at home remains true to him. -
"A Trolley Car Motorman," 1953
To keep up with the times, Fox eventually converted his trolley car into a bus, as seen in this 1953 cartoon. However, the Skipper had trouble steering the new-fangled contraption around curves. -
"Aunt Eppie Hogg," 1923
Aunt Eppie Hogg is well known in Toonerville for her immense girth. In this 1923 cartoon, Aunt Eppie provides convenient shelter for changing sunbathers. -
"Bottomless Pit" and "Bridge of Sighs"
The verso of this stereocard reads: "Are on the main route to 'Echo River' and a mile and a half from the entrance. The pit is of an immense depth and over it is thrown a substantial wooden bridge, across which visitors pass in the long route and towards 'Pensacola Avenue.' The pit presents a sight of awful sublimity when its steep sides are lighted up by the guide." -
"City Folks," 1950
The Skipper anticipates the day when strangers clear out of town in this 1950 cartoon. -
"Dear Old Pal of Mine," 1918
This piece tells of a soldier writing home to his "Dear Old Pal" and wishing to come home. The cover notes that the composer, Gitz Rice, was inspired to write this piece while on sentry duty in Ypres. -
"Employee Holiday Party," Micro Scoop, April 1970
Article featuring a Jewish Hospital employee holiday party from the periodical Micro Scoop. -
"Feeling the Draft," ca. 1940
It's an opportune time to get married! Men are feeling the pressure of the World War II draft in this cartoon published in 1940. -
"Goodbye Broadway, Hello France," 1917
A piece composed by Billy Baskette with lyrics by C. Francis Reisner and Benny Davis. It was written in order to lift the nation's spirits and help calm worries as soldiers shipped off to war. -
"Helen Humes - Still Tops" newspaper clipping, n.d.
An unidentified newspaper clipping covering the resurgence of Helen Humes after a several year hiatus in her singing career. -
"Help! Save these buildings" article, Sept. 1980
This is an article from a local preservation publication, Preservation Press -
"I Done Gone Viral #2", Ted DeSanto
Artist Ted DeSanto created this poster, titled "I Done Gone Viral #2" for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project of 2020. The poster is a multi-media work discussing the medical and cultural aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tad DeSanto is a 73-year-old self taught artist. His art focuses on the absurdist aspects of 21st century American life and culture. -
"I Hear America Singing - 55 Community Songs," 1917
This pamphlet of 100 "Community Songs" was published in the hopes of forming more "Liberty Choruses" to boost the morale of American citizens at home during the war. -
"Ole Bull's Concert Room" at Mammoth Cave
The verso of this stereocard reads: "Is a mile and a half beyond 'Echo River' and five miles from the entrance. It is at the end of 'Silliman's Avenue.' The black gorge to the right is the entrance to the 'Pass of El Ghor.' It is believed that the celebrated Norwegian violinist Ole Bornemann Bull performed in this room during his visit to the cave." -
"Powerful Katrinka," 1923
A physically powerful woman, Katrinka routinely performs feats of incredible strength. In this 1923 cartoon, Katrinka finds a unique solution to stop the trolley for late arrivals. Fox created Katrinka as a composite of two cooks employed by his family. -
"Remotely Present", Shae Goodlett
This poster created by Louisville artist Shae Goodlett, titled "Remotely Present", was created for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project in 2020. The poster uses visual cues, such as the Apple Macintosh logo, elementary school teaching materials, and a Microsoft Teams call toolbar to make a statement about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shae Goodlett is a local artist in Louisville, Kentucky. His art is inspired by pop culture, song lyrics, and personal nostalgia. -
"Roses" by Patty Thum
Early in her career, Thum began painting roses, which she exhibited at the Southern Exposition in Louisville and at the National Academy of Design in New York. She painted plein air in the gardens and parks of Louisville and studied many varieties of roses. Her paintings were recognized for their realistic accuracy and quickly led to a variety of commerical opportunities.
"Among the ten of dozen specimens of Miss Patty Thum's works are to be found some exquisite touches in the reproduction of flowers--roses, which do all but perfume the air."
-Courier-Journal, November 12, 1897 -
"Scrapco" advertising sign, Louisville Scrap Material Company
View of the iron man advertising sign at Louisville Scrap Material Company [the junk yard] at East River Road and North Preston Street. The sign underneath the iron man reads "I 'am' Scapco the Scrapman"