6,458
6.5K
1920
1920
by
Wells-Barnett, Ida B., 1862-1931.
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Account of the “Elaine [Arkansas] Race Riot”. The Elaine massacre or Elaine race riot, occurred on September 30–October 1, 1919 at Hoop Spur in the vicinity of Elaine in rural Phillips County, Arkansas. Some records of the time state that eleven black men and five white men were killed. Continue reading about this on the Encyclopedia of Arkansas .
Topics: Elaine (Ark.)--Riot 1919, African Americans--Arkansas--Elaine
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1.6K
1900
1900
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Northrop, Henry Davenport, 1836-1909; Gay, Joseph R.; Penn, I. Garland (Irvine Garland), 1867-1930
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Subtitle: "A manual of self-improvement for the colored race, forming an educational emancipator and a guide to success, giving examples and achievements of successful men and women of the race as an incentive and inspiration to the rising generation, including Afro-American progress illustrated, the whole embracing, business, social, domestic, historical, and religious education." From the Collection of Jacquelyn T. Cole: digitized with permission of the owner and placed in the...
Topics: African Americans--Education, African Americans--Biography, African Americans--Life skills guides
2,074
2.1K
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A photographic souvenir book from the early 1900s of Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. Also includes a business directory.
Topic: Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
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8.0
1875
1875
by
Enthoffer, J
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Sections include: "The original letters of the alphabet not representations of objects, but diagrams of the organs of speech in the act of forming sounds." "Comparison between the shemitic letters and the contours of our orangs of speech." "Metamorphosis of the signs representing sounds, from outlines of the organs of speech to geometric symmetrical figures." "Practical application of the analytic alphabet as first introduction to reading and...
Topics: Alphabet, English language--Alphabet, Phonetic alphabet
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A souvenir book of the city of Louisville, Kentucky created for distribution during the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) encampment. Includes descriptions and portraits of government officials and business owners, illustrations and photographs of buildings, businesses and residences in the city and advertisements.
Topic: Louisville (Ky.)--Commerce--Directories
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6.0
1920
1920
by
Willard, Daniel 1861-1942
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Address by Mr. Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, at the annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in New York City, December 9, 1920.
Topics: Railroads and state - United States, Steam locomotive - United States, American Society of...
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1914
1914
by
Muller, Jean Paul 1871-
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"Extracts from recent opinions of the Interstate Commerce Commission in cases where J.P. Muller's cost of service estimates are on record."
Topics: Railroads - Freight - Rates, Commerce Commission, Railway, Railroads
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415
1975
1975
by
Flexner, Hortense
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A collection of mostly published poems from the 1920's-1960's by Hortense Flexner. Poems were selected by Joy Bale and Harvey Curtis Webster.
Topics: Poetry, Poets, Hortense Flexner
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168
1907
1907
by
Rhoads, W. M.
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Poker, smoke, and other things; designed by W.M. Rhoads, fun by Percy Hammond and George C. Wharton, abetted, in pictures, by Albert Olson. Rules of poker by the banker, recipes by many friends, toasts from everywhere, mixed drinks by the bar-fan. Arranged for the Press and Published by the Reilly & Britton Co. Chicago
Topics: Poker, Tobacco, Cooking, Beverages, Poetry, History of Poker, Rules of Poker, Alcohol, Recipes,...
646
646
1875
1875
by
M. Joblin & Co.
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An industrial history of Louisville, Kentucky, including black and white portraits and biographies of several of the city's leading men. Photographically illustrated by E. Klauber and published by John P. Morton in Louisville.
Topic: Louisville (Ky.)--History
662
662
1896
1896
by
Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916.
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Illustrated work on the history and culture of ancient Rome.
Topic: Rome (Italy)
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1.2K
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Contains an historical sketch of Louisville, Kentucky from 1778 to 1844, including the trade and statistics of the city, city and county officers, river distances and a general directory. Compiled by Nathaniel Peabody Poor and published in Louisville by W.N. Haldeman. (Missing pages 6-7, 65-68, 257-258)
Topics: Louisville (Ky.)--Directories, Louisville (Ky.)--History
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233
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Bruce, B. G. (Benjamin Gratz)
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A memoir of Lexington, a race horse, written by the editor of the Kentucky Live Stock Record in the late 19th century. Includes information on lineage, races, winnings, etc.
Topic: Lexington (Race horse)
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547
1952
1952
by
University of Louisville
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A year book of the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky from 1951-1952. Includes a history of the Institute's establishment, building, curriculum, a list of instructors and alumni. Also includes photographs of various methods of instruction and portraits of staff and President of the University.
Topic: University of Louisville--History
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607
1900
1900
by
Mitford, Bertram, 1855-1914.
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A novel set in South Africa.
Topics: South Africa--History--Frontier Wars, 1811-1878--Fiction
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698
1896
1896
by
Warren, E. L. (Edward Leroy), 1852-1931.
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A history of the Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky from 1816-1896. Includes a portrait of Rev. Edward L. Warren. Reprinted from Memorial History of Louisville.
Topics: First Presbyterian Church (Louisville, Ky.)--History
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230
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Re-print of articles and editorials on economic conditions in Kentucky published in Louisville newspapers in July of 1922.
Topic: Kentucky--Economic conditions--20th century
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31
1870
1870
by
Beecher, Henry Ward
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Titles found within this publication: How the old thing works! : Mr. Beecher's bread and water! -- Parson Beecher's parrot -- Parson Beecher's baby -- What trouble winking caused -- Mr. Beecher and the stereopticon -- Parson Beecher's bull -- Henry Ward Beecher's delicious ways of serving bread and water -- Beecher's bread and water jokes -- The Colleen Bawn in Nevada -- Stuart Robson's first appearance -- A Shakespearean bill of fare -- Colley Ciber -- Edwin Booth's amateur circus.
Topics: Henry Ward Beecher, Henry Ward Beecher - Caricatures and cartoons, United States - Social life and...
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219
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A booklet containing illustrations and historical notes of various historic homes of Indianapolis, Indiana. Published by the Railroadmen's Federal Savings and Loan Association of Indianapolis.
Topic: Indianapolis (Ind.)--Historic buildings
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89
1909
1909
by
Southern Schools of Railway Science
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Locomotive engineering adopted by the Southern Schools of Railway Science as a standard text book for railway scholarships, a general course. First edition revised. This book was possibly privately rebound into a single volume from a 4 volume set. The book consists of many comprehensive diagrams and illustrations detailing locomotive mechanical systems. Originally published by Frederick J. Prior, ©1906, Chicago.
Topics: locomotive industry, locomotive engineers, locomotives, railroad stations, locomotive boilers,...
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2.4K
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An illustrated book containing information about Louisville, Kentucky's growth, resources, commerce, manufactures, financial interests, public institutions, and prospects. Also contains reviews of New Albany and Jeffersonville, Indiana. Published by Acme Publishing and Engraving Co. of Chicago, Illinois.
Topics: Louisville (Ky.)--Description and travel, Industries--Kentucky--Louisville
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765
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Statistics, facts and photographs of Louisville, Kentucky from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Extracted from The Louisville Evening Post Atlas of the World.
Topics: Louisville (Ky.)--Economic conditions, Louisville (Ky.)--Description and travel
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24
1917
1917
by
Wood, Henry A. Wise
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The bases of an enduring American peace, was delivered before the National Conference on the Foreign Relations of the United States in Long Beach, New York on May 29, 1917. Planning the future America, was delivered before the American Academy of Political Science in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 20, 1917. This publication was issued by the Conference Committee on National Preparedness.
Topics: World War 1914-1918, Patriotism, United States, International relations
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909
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Mostly illustrated book about Louisville, Kentucky. Contains photographs of street scenes, buildings, and neighborhoods. Published in 1889 by the H.R. Page & Company.
Topic: Louisville (Ky.)--Pictorial works
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1914
1914
by
Pilcher, Louis
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Includes brief biographies of prominent citizens of Jackson City, Kentucky and advertisements printed throughout the volume.
Topics: Breathitt County (Ky.)--Description and travel, Jackson City (Ky.)--Description and travel
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Bernheim, Isaac Wolfe, 1848-
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A book written in 1910 by Isaac Wolfe Bernheim presenting a history of the Bernheim family. Includes stories and portraits of various family members.
Topic: Bernheim family
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1965
1965
by
Department of the Treasury. U.S. Secret Service
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Know your money, distributed by the Treasury Department and U.S. Secret Service published to expand awareness and detection of counterfeit bills and coins and how to guard against forgery losses. As read on back cover: "Don't contribute to counterfeiters...Know your money!" "Don't be fooled by forgers...Know your money!"
Topics: counterfeiters and counterfeiting, u.s. treasury department, u.s. secret service, government...
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713
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A book featuring the history and reputation of the Blue Lick Springs and The Arlington Hotel of Nicholas County, Kentucky from 1886. Includes an analysis of the Springs' water, descriptions of various rooms in the hotel, black and white illustrations of the buildings and a map of the Blue Grass Route. Also includes directions and rates for the hotel.
Topics: Health resorts--Kentucky--Nicholas County--Guidebooks, Springs--Kentucky--Nicholas...
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1928
1928
by
University of Louisville Board of Trustees
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Appeared in the Louisville Dailies: May 12, 14, 16, 18, 1928. I. The resignation or non-employment of certain teachers; II. The recent propaganda against the board; III. The University's new administrative and educational policies; IV. Why Mr. George Colvin is retained as President.
Topics: University of Louisville--Administration, Universities and...
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87
1918
1918
by
National War Savings Committee (U.S.)
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Details the purpose of thrift and war-savings stamps, tips for being a good salesman, and the steps for purchasing, exchanging, and redeeming them. The second section discusses the costs of the war, reports the number of men fighting around the world, the amount of money spent thus far, the amount needed by the United States government for the next year, and a breakdown of the cost of equipping one American soldier.
Topics: War tax stamps--United States, WWI, 1918, War Bonds, War-Savings Stamps, Stamps, American Solider,...
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164
1944
1944
by
Louisville Municipal College for Negroes
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A study of business and employment among Negroes in Louisville, written and published in 1944 by associates of the Louisville Municipal College for Negroes, University of Louisville, Louisville Urban League and Central Colored High School. Signed and dated by Bertram W. Doyle, Director, Dean, Louisville Municipal College.
Topics: African American businesspeople--Kentucky--Louisville, African...
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420
1909
1909
by
National Negro Business League
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The official souvenir program of the National Negro Business League's tenth annual session, which was held August 18-20, 1909 in Louisville, Kentucky. Contains a list of members, information about Louisville, portraits and advertisements.
Topic: African Americans--Kentucky--Louisville
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217
1918
1918
by
Crawford, Joshua
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A book of poetry detailing life with Native Americans in Ohio during the War of 1812. Published in Columbus, Ohio by F. J. Heer Printing Co.
Topics: Frontier and pioneer life--Ohio, Ohio--History--War of 1812--Poetry
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697
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Figg, Edward Clarence, 1863-1944
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A detailed history of the Figg family of Shelby County, Ky. Includes personal descriptions, lineage, portraits and poems.
Topics: Figg family, Shelby County (Ky.)--History
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For 1883-1884. Contains a list of householders, arranged by streets and numbers, a complete classified commercial directory, a record of city officers, churches, courts, secret and other societies, etc. Printed by the Courier-Journal Job Printing Company in Louisville, Kentucky.
Topics: Business enterprises--Kentucky--Louisville, Louisville (Ky.)--Directories
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88
1918
1918
by
Crawford Vaughan
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Report addressed to Woodrow Wilson about Crawford Vaughan's (Australian politician) speaking tour through the West and South of the United States. Justice Brandeis is mentioned. Report includes fold out table of "The shipping situation as of Dec. 31, 1917."
Topics: World War 1914-1918, WWI, Australia, Woodrow Wilson, Crawford Vaughan, Justice Brandeis, Shipping...
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52
1880
1880
by
R. Worthington
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Sunday Chatterbox is part of the Chatterbox series of juveniles. Published in 1880 by R. Worthington. Printed in New York by J.J. Little & Co., "10 to 20 Astor Place." Composed of religious and moral stories, songs and poetry for children.
Topics: Chatterbox, religious texts, children's stories, juvenile literature, printmaking, 1880,...
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Dec 24, 1919
12/19
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United States Government Printing Office
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A final report issued by the United States War Industries Board's chairman, Bernard M. Baruch to President Wilson. This report details the period of time from July 28, 1917 until the end of World War I and dissolution of the board on November 30, 1918.
Topics: United States, War Industries Board, Woodrow Wilson, WWI, WWI Report, Bernard M Baruch, 1919, War...
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703
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Smith, Sydney K. (Sydney Kerr), 1850-
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Selected memoirs of D.H. Smith who was a colonel of the 5th Kentucky cavalry (Confederate) and served under General John H. Morgan during his various raids.
Topics: Smith, Dabney Howard, 1821-1889, Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864, Confederate States of America. Army....
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602
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Memorial of Reverend John Nicholas Norton by the wardens and vestry of the Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville, Kentucky.
Topics: Norton, John N. (John Nicholas), 1820-1881, Episcopalians--Kentucky--Louisville--Biography,...
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1908
1908
by
Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915.
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Contains biographical information and a portrait of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. Part of the Little Journeys series: Volume 23, Number 6.
Topic: Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910.
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Sep 1, 1947
09/47
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War Department
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Details the proper guidelines when conducting a military funeral. War Department pamphlet, volume no. 21-39, published September 1947, by the order of the secretary of war: Dwight D. Eisenhower (Chief of Staff). (excerpt from the publication) Purpose of Pamphlet: "Soon, in national and private cemeteries all over the United States, the triple crack of the funeral volley and the solemn notes of Taps will remind all Americans within earshot that victory in World War II was won only...
Topics: Military funerals, military ceremonies, military honors, military salutes, united states, war...
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1986
1986
by
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
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Day of remembrance : in memory of the Gypsy victims of Nazi genocide, September 16, 1986, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., sponsored by the United States Holocaust Memorial Council in association with the American Rom Community.
Topics: United States Holocaust Memorial Council, Nazi Genocide, American Romanian, American Rom Community,...
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1904
1904
by
Gilpin, Vincent
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An extract from the journal of Vincent Gilpin's journey on horseback "into the mountain fastnesses and to the firesides of mountaineers and moonshiners of Kentucky and the Virginias." Contains several black and white illustrations of various places, people and items found along the way. Preface and illustrations by Sanford L. Cluett.
Topic: Kentucky--History
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1912
1912
by
Truman, Lilian Semple
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A history of the Louisville Law Library from 1839-1912 written by Lilian Semple Truman. Includes portraits of charter members and a photograph of one of the library rooms.
Topics: Louisville Law Library Company, Law libraries--Kentucky--Louisville
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1892
1892
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Buchanan, George C.
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Statistical information and advertisements related to the whiskey industry.
Topics: Whiskey industry--Kentucky--Miscellanea, Whiskey industry--United States--Miscellanea,...
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404
1900
1900
by
Marie Trevelyan
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A fictional account of British celtic Queen Boadicea who lead her tribe in an uprising against Roman empire forces in approximately A.D. 60.
Topics: Queen Boadicea, Great Britain--History, Roman invasion, Fiction
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343
1896
1896
by
Lampkins, G. W.
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A book describing Kentucky's principal cities and towns, protective and commercial ability, financial and trade resources, etc. Includes advertisements, photographs, portraits and drawings. Issued by the Kentucky Division of the Travelers Protective Association of America.
Topic: Kentucky--Description and travel
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199
1893
1893
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Pirtle, James S. (James Speed), 1840-1919; McDermott, Edward J. (Edward John), 1852-1926
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The speeches of John S. Pirtle and E.J. McDermott in opposition to the election of Charles D. Jacob as mayor of Louisville, Ky.
Topics: Campaign literature--1896--Republican, Mayors--Kentucky--Louisville--Election, Political...
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130
1886
1886
by
Arthur B. Moss
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Contains several lectures of Moss as well as a biographical sketch. Essays include Two Revelations, Man and the Lower Animals, Design and Natural Selection, Bible Horrors or True Blasphemy, Health, Wealth, and Happiness, Fictitious Gods, and Bible Saints and Sinners, pts.1-2. Published by Watts & Co. in the 1880s.
Topics: Freethinking, Lectures and essays
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1946
1946
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American Historical Association
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This pamphlet gives an overview of the San Francisco Conference. It also answers commonly asked questions about the conference and charter created there. Prepared for the United States Armed Forces by the American Historical Association. Made available by the War Department under the series title GI Roundtable.
Topics: United Nations, United States War Department, American Historical Association, Historical Service...
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101
1917
1917
by
Committee for Immigrants in America
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Second memorandum transmitted October 31st, 1917, by the Committee for Immigrants in America. Contains a proclamation, laws, war policy and recommendations for legislation and Americanization.
Topics: World War, 1914-1918--United States, Aliens--United States
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Holland, James W. (James William), 1849-1922
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An address delivered before the Alumni Association of Jefferson Medical College, April 1, 1885. Reprinted from American Practitioner.
Topics: Personality and cognition, Perceptual learning, Perception, Learning, Psychology of
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1833
1833
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Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915.
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A biography of Booker T. Washington written by Elbert Hubbard as part of the Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Teachers series : Volume 23, Number 1. Includes a portrait of Mr. Washington.
Topics: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915, African American teachers--Biography
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1965
1965
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Jefferson County Fiscal Court
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From the Louisville Chamber of Commerce: This booklet is intended to serve as a reference guide to the governmental organization and services of Jefferson County and is made available through the offices of County Judge Marlow Cook. It is being sent members of the Chamber for informational purposes. - October 1966 Includes a full center spread of a map of the county, as well as county parks and district boundaries (circa the year of publication). " ...Compiled by the office of the...
Topics: Jefferson County (ky), politics and government, county government, county services, Louisville,...
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146
1927
1927
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University of Louisville
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A book containing a history of the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky from 1837-1927. Includes black and white photographs of buildings on campus, portraits of people and a map of the proposed plan of future development.
Topic: University of Louisville--History
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160
1850
1850
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Norton, John N. (John Nicholas), 1820-1881.
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Contains the text of the sermon preached by John N. Norton, Rector of Ascension Church: Frankfort, Kentucky at the re-opening of Christ Church in Louisville, Kentucky on September 11, 1850. Published in Louisville by Hulls and Shannon, Printers.
Topics: Christ Church Cathedral (Louisville, Ky.), Church maintenance and repair
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1941
1941
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University of Louisville
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A promotional booklet published by the University of Louisville Development Program. Contains several black and white photographs, charts and descriptions of the University and various schools and programs.
Topic: University of Louisville
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1908
1908
by
Invincible Ned
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A book of poetry written and published by "Invincible Ned" (Edward Smyth Jones) in Louisville, Kentucky in 1908.
Topics: Jones, Edward Smyth, 1881-
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A guide to the houses of ill fame for the 1895 encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Louisville, Ky. Published by Wentworth Publishing House Printers in 1895.
Topics: Prostitution--Kentucky--Louisville, Folklore--Kentucky, Grand Army of the Republic
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1891
1891
by
David Morton
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Title page gives remainder of title, The Nortons of Russellville, KY. Reminiscences. Written by David Morton and printed by J.B Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1891.
Topics: Norton Family, Kentucky History, Kentucky, Southern Family, Southern Families, Norton Bank, Norton...
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1922
1922
by
Bruce, Helm, 1860-1927.
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Text of the argument given by Mr. Helm Bruce on January 27, 1922 before the Senate Judiciary Committee on bill to abolish race track gambling in Kentucky.
Topics: Horse racing--Betting--Kentucky, Horse racing--Betting--Law and legislation--Kentucky
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1918
1918
by
Franklin W. Hobbs
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"An address before the fourteenth annual convention of the National Wholesale Dry Goods Association, January 17, 1918." Given by Franklin Warren Hobbs, President of the Arlington Mills.
Topics: World War 1914-1918--Economic aspects--United States, National Wholesale Dry Goods Association,...
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1901
1901
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Cave Hill Cemetery Company
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The 1901 bylaws of the cave Hill Cemetery Co. and the Cave Hills Investment Co. in Louisville, KY. Includes 4 photographs of the cemetery. Published by the Courier-Journal Job Printing Company 1901.
Topics: Cave Hill Cemetery Company, Southern Cemetery, 1901, Courier Journal, Bylaws, Louisville Kentucky,...
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Heywood, John H. (John Healy), 1818-1902
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An address given by Rev. John H. Heywood to the Sons of Temperance in Louisville, Ky. on July 4, 1846.
Topics: Sons of Temperance of North America.--W. P. Division, no. 9 (Louisville, Ky.),...
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Jun 1, 1961
06/61
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Edwin B. Schultz
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Patterns for progress in aging; case study, no. 9. Special Staff on Aging, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. "The Tennessee Valley Authority Preparation for Retirement Program is a good example of how management-union cooperation in industry can assist employees to plan for their period of retirement."
Topics: Tennessee Valley Authority, Retirement, Retirement planning
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A book published in the 1920s featuring descriptions and photographs of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.
Topics: Mammoth Cave (Ky.), Mammoth Cave National Park (Ky.)
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1916
1916
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Pendennis Club
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The Pendennis Club is a private Louisville social club for men. It provides associate memberships for women. The club was founded in 1881. Originally located near the corner of Fourth and Walnut Streets (now Muhammed Ali Boulevard), the club later moved to 218 West Muhammed Ali Boulevard, between Second and Third Streets.
Topics: Officers, members, articles of incorporation, by-laws and house rules of the Pendennis Club
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1872
1872
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Bolling, R. R., 1828-1880.
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A book listing the origin and jurisdiction of the superior and inferior courts and the fees of all public officers in Kentucky in 1872.
Topics: Kentucky--Registers, Kentucky--Officials and employees--Salaries, etc.
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396
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A book containing thirty-one black and white illustrations of Louisville, Kentucky. Includes photographs of street scenes, buildings, bridges, and parks. Published in the early 1900s by C.T. Dearing of Louisville, Kentucky.
Topic: Louisville (Ky.)--Pictorial works
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185
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A 16 x 10 centimeter map of Central and Southern Europe with a scale of approximately 1:4,200,000. Published by Johnson & Browning in New York in 1859. Also contains an inset (left) "Map of the Seat of War" scale - 1:2,350,000.
Topic: Europe--Maps
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1851
1851
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Smith, J. F. (John Frederick), 1806-1890
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John Frederick Smith's Ellen De Vere, or, the way of the will. Author of Minnie Grey, Gus Howard, Stanfield Hall, Amy Lawrence, etc. Published around 1851.
Topics: English fiction, 19th century, John Frederick Smith
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1910
1910
by
Augustus E. Willson
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A message of Augustus Everett Willson to the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky given on January 4, 1910. Details current state of the Executive Department, the financial condition of the state, Redistricting of the state, the County Unit Bill, the new capitol building, and the general welfare of Kentucky's people. Also included in the booklet is an address to Governor Willson from John F. Hager on the issue of redistricting .
Topics: Augustus E. Willson, Commonwealth, 1910, State Finances, Governors, Governors--Kentucky,...
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An address given to the community by Dr. James Grier Miller on the occasion of his introduction as President of the University of Louisville, Friday, October 5, 1973. Published from private funds provided by friends of the University of Louisville.
Topics: Education, Higher--Kentucky--Louisville
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Description and history of jails in Louisville, Kentucky. Contents include information about jail rules, facilities and services provided, particularly in regard to education.
Topics: Prisoners--Education--Kentucky--Louisville, Foster School (Louisville, Ky.)--History, Jefferson...
