Undertakers and undertaking; Business people; African American businesspeople; Politicians; African American politicians; Discrimination in public accommodations; Segregation--Law and legislation; Discrimination in employment; African...
Oral history interview with Goldie Winstead Beckett, conducted on September 12, 1978 by Ken Chumbley. In this interview, Mrs. Beckett discusses her life as well as her husband’s experiences as alderman in the city of Louisville in the late 1940s...
African Americans; African American politicians; African American businesspeople; African American business enterprises; Women politicians; Civil rights; Louisville (Ky.)--Politics and government; Politicians; Integration; Discrimination in housing
Oral history interview conducted with Louise Reynolds on June 13, 1979 by Mary Bobo. Louise Reynolds was the first African American woman elected alderman in the city of Louisville. Ms. Reynolds discusses her work with the Republican Party,...
Portraits; Men; Government officials; Business people
Rufus A. Hines of Louisville, Kentucky holding a paper plate, wearing a boater hat and suit. The photograph is marred with discolorations. Handwritten on back of image: Rufus Hines, Alderman 1927- & owner of 5 & 10 Store in Parkland....
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Government officials; Business people
Portrait of Rufus A. Hines of Louisville, Kentucky, wearing a small flower pinned to the lapel of his jacket and a printed tie. The photograph is marred with discolorations. Handwritten on back of image: Rufus A. Hines, Alderman & owner of 5...
Portraits; Men; Business people; Government officials
Frank E. Johnson of Louisville, Kentucky sitting at his desk, holding a pen and paper. The photograph has been painted on and is yellowing from age. Handwritten on back of image: Frank E. Johnson, President Board of Alderman. Stamped on back: July...
Senning's European Hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky; two men sitting and one standing in front of hotel. Image has been damaged with age. Handwritten on back of print: "Senning 2nd hotel, SW corner Jeff & 2nd, sold to August Miller,...
