William P. D. Bush was born in 1823 on his father's farm in Hardin County, Kentucky. He was educated at the Hardin Seminary in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. After reading law, in 1846 he was admitted to the bar and was appointed deputy clerk of the...
John Hardin McHenry was born near Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, in 1797. He was tutored privately, read law and was admitted to the bar in 1818, starting his practice in Leitchfield, Kentucky, where he also acted as postmaster. He was...
Milton Jamison Durham was born in Boyle County, Kentucky, in 1824. He was brought up on his father's farm, and entered Asbury University, Greencastle, Ind., graduating in 1844. He read law with the late Joshua F. Bell of Danville and in 1850...
Portraits; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel--Union; Generals--American--1860-1870; Generals; Military uniforms; Military officers; United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Portrait of George Webb Morell (1815-1883), a civil engineer, lawyer, farmer, and a Union general in the United States Civil War. At the start of the war he was appointed colonel and then promoted to brigadier general. His support of his corps...
Portraits; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel--Union; Generals--American--1860-1870; Generals; Military uniforms; Military officers
Portrait of William Farrar Smith (1824-1903), also known as "Baldy," a civil engineer, a member of the New York City police commission, and Union general in the United States Civil War. He was appointed a brigadier general after helping...
African Americans; Race relations; Civil rights demonstrations; Civil rights; Louisville Free Public Library; Girl Scouts; Libraries; Integration; African Americans--Social conditions
Oral history interview with Murray Atkins Walls and John Walls, conducted July 27, 1977 by Dwayne Cox. Most of the interview focuses on Murray Atkins Walls, although her husband, John Walls, is also an active participant. They were both involved in...
African Americans--Education (Elementary); African Americans--Education (Higher); National Training School for Women and Girls (Washington, D.C.); Fisk University; Howard University; African Americans; Race relations; Civil rights; African...
Oral history interview conducted with Ruth Bryant on July 24, 1977 by Kenneth L. Chumbley. Mrs. Bryant, a community activist, primarily discusses her involvement in community organizing and political activism during the 1960’s in Louisville. ...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Business people
Portrait of Colonel George S. Bain of Louisville, Kentucky, wearing glasses and a printed tie. The photograph is marked with discolorations and yellowing from age. Handwritten on back of image: Colonel George S. Bain, Auctioneer, Appointed...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Government officials; Judges
Portrait of Judge Chas I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky. He is wearing his hair combed to the side, a suit and tie. Photograph has spots of discoloration....
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Government officials; Judges
Portrait of Judge Charles I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky. He is wearing his hair combed to the side, a hard collar and tie. The background of the photograph...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Government officials; Judges
Portrait of Judge Charles I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky. His hair is combed to the side and he is wearing a hard collar and tie. The photograph has a lot of...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Government officials; Judges
Portrait of Judge Charles I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky. He is wearing a hard collar, jacket, and printed tie. A grid has been drawn in the background of...
Judge Charles I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky, wearing a suit, hard collar and tie. The photograph has been cut so that only he is visible.
Judge Charles I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky, wearing a tuxedo and holding the last of a cigar. The photograph has a few small marks and some discoloration,...
Judge Charles I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky, raising his right hand, possibly being sworn in, He is wearing a suit. The photograph has been cut so that only...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Government officials; Judges
Portrait of Judge Charles I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky. He is wearing a hard collar, suit and tie. The photograph has some spots of discoloration....
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Government officials; Judges
Side profile portrait of Judge Charles I. Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky, appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky. Hs is wearing a hard collar and tie. Stamped on back of image: June 25, 1929; credit,...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Children; Boys; Government officials; Judges
Judge Charles I. Dawson with son Richard Ernst Dawson of Crestwood, Kentucky sitting together on a chair, Charles Dawson holding a book. He was appointed by President Coolidge as United States Judge for Western District of Kentucky. Photograph has...
Portraits; Men; Physicians; Medical equipment & supplies
Dr. Challon G. Forsee of Louisville, Kentucky wearing a physician's gown, holding a bottle of medicine. The photograph has a few blemishes and discoloration. Attached to back of image: Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company; Office of General...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Business people
Portrait of John D. Moore of Louisville, Kentucky wearing a suit jacket and striped tie. The photograph is marked with discoloration from age. Handwritten on back of image: President Moore Tobacco Company, appointed at Board of Public Works, June...
