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Delegation from Peoples Republic of China, August 26, 1986
Photograph of Jerry Abramson meeting with a delegation from the People's Republic of China, August 26, 1986 -
Hillcrest Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Label
Label reads: Distilled by Cummins Distilleries Corp. Inc. Athertonville, Ky. -
Louise Marshall
Louise Marshall Passport Photograph -
'Neath the Blue Kentucky Skies
Chorus printed on cover; drawing of
river bend -
"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. -
"Abramson for Mayor" bumper sticker, ca. 2001
Bumper sticker to re-elect Jerry Abramson for mayor, ca. 2001. The bumper sticker says "Abramson | Mayor" -
"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. -
"Dracula," October 1978
Photograph of a group of actors in costumes, presumably from the performance of "Dracula." Many of them are in Halloween-type costumes. -
"Earth 1" Poster
Poster for Art Center Association featuring a nice table setting with earth worms on a plate. -
"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. -
"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. -
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"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."