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Kentucky Homecoming Week envelope, 1906 January 1

Envelope sent from the Commercial Club, sponsor of Homecoming Week for Kentuckians in Louisville on June 13-17, 1906.

Baptist Book Concern envelope, 1904 February 26

Envelope sent to Weiss Binder Co., Toledo, Ohio, from Baptist Book Concern, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope advertises that the company publishes the Western Recorder, the "Leading Religious and Family Paper for more than Seventy-Eight Years."

The Louisville Times letter, 1904 January 26

Letter sent to Neville C. Bullitt, Louisville, Kentucky, from The Louisville Times, Louisville, Kentucky. The letter is an apology for missing a banquet. The letterhead features a newspaper boy holding up a newspaper. The cover reads "largest circulation of any afternoon paper in the South."

The Louisville Evening Post subscription slip, 1901 June 11

Subscription slip sent between J. A. Stewart and The Louisville Evening Post, Louisville, Kentucky.

The Louisville Evening Post letter, 1903 September 17

Letter sent to Lt. Neville S. Bullitt, Louisville, Kentucky, from The Louisville Evening Post, Louisville, Kentucky. A representative of the Post requests a photograph of Bullitt for publishing "in connection with the approaching joint maneuvers to be held at West Point." The letterhead features an image of a newspaper carrier running and holding up a newspaper.

The Louisville Evening Post envelope, January 1902

Envelope sent to Orcutt Seed & Plant Co., San Diego, California, from The Louisville Evening Post, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope features an image of a newspaper carrier running and holding up a newspaper.

The Louisville Evening Post agent form, circa 1900s

Blank newspaper agent form printed for The Louisville Evening Post, Louisville, Kentucky.

The Inland Farmer envelope, return envelope, and circular, undated

Circular ad, envelope, and return envelope from The Inland Farmer agricultural newspaper, 450 Atherton Building, Louisville, Kentucky.

Southern Bivouac envelope, undated

Envelope sent to E. M. Adams, Alexandria, Virginia, from Southern Bivouac, published by B.F. Avery & Sons, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope features an ensignia of a shield, United States flag, Confederate flag, cannon and shells, buggle, and drum.

Southern Bivouac envelope and subscription slip, 1886 September 9

Envelope and subscription slip sent from Southern Bivouac published by the Home and Farm Publishing Company, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope features an ensignia of a shield, United States flag, Confederate flag, cannon and shells, buggle, and drum.

Home and Farm envelope, 1894 October 3

Envelope sent from Home and Farm Publishing Company, publisher of Home and Farm newspaper, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope advertises that it is "The most widely circulated agricultural paper in the South" and the subscription is 50 cents per year.

Home and Farm envelope, 1889 November 1

Envelope sent from Home and Farm Publishing Company, publisher of Home and Farm newspaper, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope advertises that it is "The most widely circulated Agricultural Paper published" and the subscription is 50 cents per year.

Herald Post envelope, 1930 August 30

Envelope sent from C. Stanley Freville, 3221 River Park Drive, Louisville, Kentucky to Frank Hamel, Crafton and Company, Coptic House, 51 Great Russell Street, London, W.C.1, England. The envelope was printed for the Herald-Post, Louisville, Kentucky, and features an image of the Herald-Post building facade.

Electra envelope and letter, 1886 May 1

Envelope and subscription receipt sent from Electra - The Magazine of the South and West, Room 3, Courier-Journal Building, Louisville, Kentucky. The letterhead describes the publication as "a literary monthly for homes and school" and names Annie E. Wilson and Isabella M. Leyburn as editors.

Christian Observer envelope, circa 1870 October 7

Envelope sent from the Converse & Co., publisher of the Christian Observer, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope advertises "The Oldest Religious Paper in the country. The Leading Paper of the Presbyterian Church in the Southern States. Unsurpassed as a Family Newspaper. One of the Best Mediums for Advertisers in the South. Terms $3 15 a year, (including postage.) Liberal inducements to canvassers."

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