Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval--France; Manuscripts, Medieval; Illuminations 1200-1500
Leaf from a small portable Gothic Bible, copied in France in the thirteenth century. The Latin translation used throughout this period was known as the Vulgate, since Latin was the common or vulgar language read by all literate people of the time....
African American educators; African American college teachers; Teachers; Group portraits; African Americans--Education (Higher); Simmons University (Louisville, Ky.); Education; College presidents; African Americans
Faculty of Simmons University in the 1920s, including Rev. C. H. Parrish, President. The bottom of the photograph reads: "Faculty." The university has gone by many names since its founding in 1879: The Kentucky Normal and Theological...
African Americans; African Americans--Education; African Americans--Social conditions; African American college teachers; African American educators; African American newspapers; Integration; Segregation in education; Race relations; Baptists;...
Oral history interview conducted with sociologist Charles H. Parrish, Jr. on December 1 and 14, 1976 and February 21, 1977 by Dwayne Cox and William Morison. Dr. Parrish discusses his father, Charles H. Parrish, Sr., who was a Baptist minister and...
An elderly African-American couple sits on a bench in front of a cabin. The woman appears to be sewing while the man looks at her. A ladder leans against the cabin's chimney. Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin--The Old Folks at Home, Kentucky, U.S.A....
Two mules in harness pull a young man on seed drill on a farm. On the back of the machine is lettering reading, "Alfalfa & Grass Seed Drill." A stream cuts through the picture. To the left there is a small stone outbuilding with two...
Two mules in harness pull a young man on a seed drill on a farm. A little dog runs along a stream. In the middle ground there is a small stone outbuilding with two stars on it. In the background are a couple of homes and outbuildings.
Catalog of an exhibition of African artifacts donated by Louisville missionary Reverend William H. Sheppard presented by the University of Louisville, Allen R. Hite Art Institute February 10-March 7, 1953.
Allen R. Hite Art Institute; Drawings; Paintings; Prints; Sculpture
Catalog of an exhibition from the William H. Adams collection presented by the University of Louisville, Allen R. Hite Art Institute, February 10-March 6, 1964.
Alphabets (Writing systems); Animals; Containers; Laundry; Buildings; Men; Women; Children; Barrels; Barns; Carriages & coaches; Pipes (Smoking); Body parts; Top hats; Flowers; Wash tubs; Containers; Writing materials; Toys; Pine cones;...
This set of woodblock prints was reprinted in the 1980s. With the exception of the letters A and V and the sea serpent, the images duplicate the earlier prints in this collection. Woodblock prints of, from left to right starting at top left: letter...
Woodcut prints of, from left to right starting at top left: letter X; man reading book (sideways); letter W (upside-down); top hat and cane (upside-down); flowers in urn (sideways); fiddle (upside-down); letter V (sideways); letter I, with figure...
In 2003, Wilson Creek running through Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in central Kentucky was restored to its original winding path through a valley field. Early 20th century settlers had previously redirected this creek to run a straight...
Animals; Indians of North America; Men; Discovery & exploration; Military personnel; Uniforms; Soldiers; Children; Snow; Play (Recreation); Toys; Circuses & shows; Sailboats; Wash tubs; Butterflies; Disasters
This set of woodblock prints was reprinted in the 1980s. The images duplicate the earlier prints in this collection. Woodblock prints of, from left to right starting with top left: lion preparing to pounce on giraffe, signed D. H. Strother and N....
Animals; Money; Boston Tea Party, 1773; Demonstrations; Costumes; Children; Men; Women; Snow; Play (Recreation); Kites; Domestic life; Reading; Sewing; Monks; Rescue work; Windmills; Indians of North America
This set of woodblock prints was reprinted in the 1980s. With the exception of the dog dropping something in water, the images duplicate the earlier prints in this collection. Woodblock prints of, from left to right starting at top left: dog...
Address: 1064-1068 Everett Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky. Two automobiles are parked at the curb in front of the homes at Everett Avenue. The home on the left has a pointed roof above the front entryway and a double-decker porch on the right side of...
Graham Automobile dealership giveaway in Old Louisville neighborhood, Louisville, Kentucky. Giveaway car and signs advertising: "Free 7 Graham Supercharger Sedans, Listen to W.H.A.S.-11-12 A.M. Daily, Enter Gold Medal's Nomination Sweepstakes,...
Music band plays in front of a stone building. The musicians sit with stands in front of them while a conductor stands in the middle. The band is surrounded by a large crowd of people. Title: 28. Sousa's Band, Paris Exposition. Copyright statement:...
Unknown. Could be August J. Smith circa 1908, Joseph H. Smith circa 1909, or W.G. Smith circa 1910. Black-and-white portrait of player Smith with the Portsmouth Truckers (Virginia). Verso: Series No. 2. Old Mill Cigarettes. Base Ball Subjects -...
H.O. Walden. Black-and-white portrait of H.O. Walden with the Richmond Pioneers (Kentucky). Verso: Series No. 6. Old Mill Cigarettes. Base Ball Subjects - Large Assortment. Factory No. 25, 2d Dist. VA.
Baseball cards; Athletes; Baseball players; Boston Red Sox (Baseball team)
T.H. Speaker, probably Tris Speaker or Tristam E. Speaker (1888-1958) also known as the Grey Eagle and Spoke. Color portrait of player Speaker with the Boston Red Sox. Verso: Base Ball Caramels. This card is one of a set of thirty-three base ball...
Bill Bergen. Color portrait of Bill Bergen in a catcher's uniform. The team is the Brooklyn Superbas. Verso: Base Ball Gum. This card is one of a set of 50 Base Ball Players. Prominent members of national and American leagues, one of which is...
