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1215 Hess Lane, n.d.
Behind Battery E of the 6th Regiment Field Artillery Replacement stands the former home of Herman Kurz, a Louisville grocer. You can see the house on Hess Lane today. -
Dinnie Thompson, ca. 1900-1925
Dinnie Thompson (1857-1939) was a member of the Sisters of Mysterious Ten (SMT), a Black women's benevolent society in Louisville. As a young child, she was enslaved by the Speed family, along with her mother, Diana, and grandmother, Phyllis Thurston. From 1889 through the 1920s, she worked as a laundress or domestic in private households, eventually earning enough money to purchase her own home. In the SMT, Thompson found a social support network and opportunities to do charitable work. In the Knights of Friendship, a related branch of the organization, she participated in patriotic demonstrations and competitive drills and was given a sword engraved with her name. -
Bessie Terrell Meyer, ca. 1908
Photograph of Bessie Terrell Meyer in her high school graduation gown, designed by Madame Grunder. -
Breckinridge, Madeline McDowell
Madeline McDowell Breckinridge (1872–1920), a great-granddaughter of Henry Clay and sister-in-law of Sophonisba Breckinridge, served as president of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association from 1912 to 1915 and from 1919 to 1920. -
Jai Ali Club photograph, 13 April 1946
Art Deco style building, labeled "Jai Ali Club." Verso reads, "Enlisted Men's Club in Manila" and "4/13/46" Building was built for jai alai games and was also known as the Roosevelt Club for Enlisted Men. -
Manila Hotel in the Philippines photograph, 13 April 1946
The Manila Hotel in the Philippines shown in 1946. Front reads, "Manila Hotel" and also "Army Navy Club". However, the Army and Navy Club, while similar in appearance, is a different building. The Manila Hotel was occupied by the Japanese for the duration of World War II. Verso reads, "4/13/46" and appears to have read "Army-Navy Club" at one time, but has been erased, perhaps leading to the confusion. -
San Luis Terrace photograph, 13 April 1946
Heavily damaged building shows evidence of shelling. Front reads, "San Luis Terrace" Verso reads, "4/13/46" -
Legislative building photograph, 13 April 1946
Greek Revival style building with front facade partially toppled. Front reads, "Legislative Bldg." Verso reads, "4/13/46" -
Central United Methodist Church in Manila, Philippines photograph, 13 April 1946
The Central United Methodist Church in Manila, Philippines, shown heavily damaged. Front reads, "Central Church" Verso reads, "4/13/46" -
Saint Luis Church photograph, 13 April 1946
Heavily damaged, and burned building in the Earthquake Baroque style. Front reads, "Saint Luis Church" Verso reads, "4/13/46" -
City Hall photograph, 13 April 1946
Heavily damaged building with a tower surrounded by piles of rubble. Front reads, "City Hal[l]" Verso reads, "4/13/46" -
University of the Philippines in Manila photograph, 17 April 1946
Bullet-riddled building at the University of the Philippines in Manila. Front reads, "Villamor Hall U. (P.)" Verso reads, "4/17/46" -
Destroyed building in Manila, Philippines photograph, 17 April 1946
Destroyed building, probably in Manila, Philippines. Text on front illegible. Verso reads "4/17/46" -
Novia James White poses with a B-29 crew photograph, 1945
Novia James White (standing left) poses with a B-29 crew next to the front landing gear of number 32 in 1945. Most of the men are dressed in flight suits, while a few wear khakis. -
Aerial view of Tokyo, Japan photograph, 31 August 1945
Aerial of Tokyo, Japan showing a network of roads and railroad tracks. Some damaged buildings can be seen. Verso reads, "Burned out portions of Tokyo very clear picture taken 31Aug 45. Two days before final surrender. Taken by our bombadier (Lt. Stoggen) from our plane No. 35 (Shaggen Home)." -
Shinto shrine photograph, ca. 1945
A Shinto shrine, probably on Tinian Island, shown with extensive damage. -
Aerial view of 313th Wing Headquarters Tinian photograph, ca. 1945
Aerial view of a military base surrounded by open fields, and wooded areas. Verso reads, "313th Wing Headquarters Tinian." -
Aerial view canals in Japan photograph, ca. 1945
Aerial view of a coastal area of Japan with B-29 aircraft flying overhead. Verso reads, "34 Japan Canals." -
Aerial view of Tokyo photograph, 31 August 1945
Aerial view showing a river, and urban center. Front reads, "Tokyo" and "A non-burned out section". Verso reads, "One of the few sections not completely burned. This was taken 31 Aug 45."