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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. -
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. -
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. -
"A Word to Farmers on the Weevils," broadside, ca. 1800
Broadside explaining how to keep weevils from infesting harvested wheat crops. -
"Abramson for Mayor" bumper sticker, ca. 2001
Bumper sticker to re-elect Jerry Abramson for mayor, ca. 2001. The bumper sticker says "Abramson | Mayor" -
"Analysis of Love"
Essay discussing women and love, and the institution of marriage. "The women are degraded to a level with the inferior animals, are expected to perform all the most tiresome, offensive and laborious services and unless when the instinct of nature prompts their savage lords to embrace them are treated with no sort of sympathy or equality." -
"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. -
"Clay and Liberty!!! Kickapoo War Songs" Broadside, 1884
Broadside with campaign songs in support of Henry Clay for president -
"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. -
"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.