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List of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out people he enslaved, 1798.
A list of bonds from Alexander Scott Bullitt loaning out enslaved people, the fourteenth in a series. The list names the slaves, the amount they were hired for, and who they were hired to, including: Tom and Family, Melissa and Chick, William Trigg, Charles, Ben, Billy, and Betty. -
Bill of sale for Molly and Polly, two women enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, June 4th, 1810.
Agreements and a bill of sale for Molly and Polly, two enslaved women, between Alexander Scott Bullitt, Caleb Noel, and Tarleton Goolsby. Molly was to be sold at the house of Daniel Nicholson. The first letter concerns Polly, dated June 4th, 1810. On the back is a bill of sale for Molly, dated July 25th, 1809. -
Bill of sale for Molly and Letty, two women enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, June 8th, 1810.
Bill of sale for Molly and Letty, two enslaved women, between Alexander Scott Bullitt, Caleb Noel, and John Edward. There is a corresponding letter written by E. E. Parker stating that Molly is to be sent to the home of Daniel Nicholson. These documents are dated June 8th, 1810. -
Old Louisville Legion drum
Drum of Louisville Legion. The drum has a wooden cylindrical body which supports on three sides a layer of green paint, and in front an image of a soldier. To the left of the image, is painted, "Louisville Legion 1840," and to the left of that, "Kentucky Rifles 3'd CO. L.L.," which stands for third company of the Louisville Legion. Brass brads secure the cylinder. The bottom and top are similar, both having leather stretched on thin wooden hoops which fit over the edge of the cylindrical body. Also, on each end are two thick wooden bands, painted in red, which contain holes through which the ropes were tied.
This drum was used in the field band of the Louisville Legion during the march to the Mexican War in June 1846. The drum was also used in the Civil War by the Louisville Legion, known as the Fifth Kentucky Infantry and was used during the Spanish-American War. -
Louisville Legion, 1889
Mounted panoramic photograph of the Louisville Legion. This photograph was take of the Louisville Legion when the mayor of Louisville, Charles D. Jacob reviewed the Legion before they departed to New York City the next day to participate in the the George Washington Inaugural Centennial Parade. -
The Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, Fought October 8, 1862.
Color print of The Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, Fought October 8, 1862. -
1st Kentucky Regiment, National Guard, 1915
Photographs of the 1st Kentucky Regiment, National Guard featuring men that served with Pershing's Mexican Boarder Expedition as printed in History of the First Regiment of Infantry, Kentucky National Guard. -
Carter's Dry Goods Store
Page from Louisville, KY- Resources and Industries highlighting the Carter's Dry Goods Company, located at 727 W. Main Street in Louisville. -
Front of Kentucky Science Center, 2022
Front of the Kentucky Science Center. The sign at top of the building says "Carter Dry Goods Co."
Founded in 1871 as a natural history collection, the museum was known as Louisville Museum of Natural History & Science and the Louisville Science Center before becoming the Kentucky Science Center.
Built in 1878 by J. Clarke, the front features a distinctive cast-iron facade with geometric designs and head panels on the windows. The cornice on the top of the building reads "Carter Dry Goods." The city purchased the property in 1975 and the museum moved to the premises in 1977, serving as another example of a successful revitalization project to preserve the building. -
Mitcher's Fort Nelson Distillery, 2022
Front and side views of Mitcher's Distillery in downtown Lousville, 2022. The building, also known as the Fort Nelson Building, dates back to the 1870s. The cast-iron, limestone, and brick structure survived the 1890 tornado and the 1937, but sat vacant for several decades until Mitcher's Distillery occupied the space in 2019. The space was revitalized by Joseph & Joseph + Bravura Architects. -
YMHA Chronicler Cover: Success Number
Coverpage of the YMHA Chronicler Success Number, Volume I, No. 3.
This item was featured in the Bricks and Mortar, Soul and Heart: The Evolution of Louisville's Young Men's Hebrew Association and Jewish Community Center 1890-2022 digital exhibit: https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/exhibits/show/ymha-jcc-louisville/founding-and-early-years -
A. Markham Builders Advertisement, 1914
Advertisement for A. Markham Builders published in a 1914 issue of the YMHA Chronicler.
This item is included in the Bricks and Mortar, Soul and Heart: The Evolution of Louisville's Young Men's Hebrew Association and Jewish Community Center 1890-2022 digital exhibit at: https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/exhibits/show/ymha-jcc-louisville/second-and-college-1913-1955 -
Supply charges for Kentucky Mounted Volunteers, 1794
Supply charges for Kentucky Volunteers commanded by Major General Charles Scott for 1794. -
A collection of narratives of Indian warfare in the West, 1821
A collection of some of the most interesting narratives of Indian warfare in the West, containing an account of the adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone, one of the first settlers of Kentucky, comprehending the most important occurrences relative to its early history--also, an account of the manners, and customs of the Indians, their traditions and religious sentiments, their police or civil government, their discipline and method of war: to which is added, an account of the expeditions of Gen'ls. Harmer, Scott, Wilkinson, St. Clair & Wayne. -
Journal of the Senate at the first session of the General Assembly of the state of Kentucky, 1792
Title page of the Journal of the Senate at the first session of the General Assembly of the state of Kentucky. -
Letter from Arthur Campbell to John Brown, 29 December 1787
Arthur Campbell's 29 December 1787 letter to John Brown discusses a "vast multitude" of immigrants passing into Kentucky with little resistance from Native Americans. Campbell warns that the peace may not last long and he expects frequent attacks against the outmanned pioneers. He also agrees to a nomination as the Superintendent of the Southern Department. -
Letter from Green Clay to Salley Clay, 8 January 1820
Writing from the bank of Mr. Jarrett's, Green Clay tells his wife of his travels in surveying around Clark's river, his trials and tribulations, relays that his provisions are exhausted, clothes in rags, states the Native Americans are encamped throughout the country but appear to be quite harmless. He also tells Salley of money matters. -
Letter from Isaac Shelby to Henry Knox, 10 January 1794
In his 10 January 1794 letter to Knox, Governor Isaac Shelby states that frontier areas of Kentucky are defenseless. He anticipates major forays into Kentucky by Native Americans in the spring, and says the present situation can be traced back to the failure of the "late intended expedition." He states the regular army is not capable of stopping them, and requests that the President make provisions for the defense of Kentucky by investing Shelby with the proper powers to raise militia and mounted volunteers for a series of three expeditions into the Indian country northwest of the Ohio River. He writes that General Wayne is not in a position to defend Kentucky's frontiers and Kentuckians are confident that they can defeat the Native Americans if given permission to try. -
Letter from John Bowman to Isaac Hite, 6 March 1780
A letter from John Bowman to Isaac Hite from Kentucky County, in which he tells of his livestock, land purchases, the need for wool, and the fear of attacks from Native Americans. He also writes of hearing that Natchez was in the possession of Spain. -
Letter from John Bowman to Isaac Hite, 10 June 1782
Writing from Lincoln County, Kentucky, Bowman states that no surveying had been done lately because of the fear of attacks from Native Americans.