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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. -
Melcombe Estate outdoor amitheater, Glenview, Kentucky
A construction photo shows seating, stage and water element of Melcombe estate amphitheater, Glenview, Kentucky. -
'Neath the Blue Kentucky Skies
Chorus printed on cover; drawing of
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"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. -
"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 -
"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. -
"Helen Humes - Still Tops" newspaper clipping, circa 1975
An unidentified newspaper clipping covering the resurgence of Helen Humes after a several year hiatus in her singing career. -
"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. -
"Kentucky's Welcome to Kentucky's Troops" Program, December 1898
The Louisville Liederkranz was a singing society organized in 1848 by the city's German immigrants. One program documents the performance of the Liederkranz Orchestra at a welcome home ceremony for Louisville Legion troops returning from the Spanish-American War. The program is illustrated with an image of the unit's commander, Col. John Breckinridge Castleman, as well as a drawing of a soldier in uniform. The program contains a list of songs performed and speeches given by various dignitaries.