Hession, Patrick (1859-1931) Papers, 1884-1960
Held by The Filson Historical Society
Creator: Patrick Hession, 1859-1931
Title: Papers, 1884-1960
Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Curator of Special Collections.
Size of Collection: 0.33 cubic feet
Location Number: Mss./A/H587
Scope and Content Note
The Hession Papers consist of correspondence and paperwork related to Patrick Hession’s role as a Louisville police officer during the early twentieth century. In addition, the collection includes deeds to Hession’s properties, property taxes receipts for 1904-1930, and receipts for personal and property insurance. The collection also contains various receipts for purchases including whiskey, cigars, hired labor, membership fees, and food products.
Biographical Note
Patrick Hession, born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1859, was the son of Irish immigrants. According to the 1880 census, Hession served as a brakeman on a railroad for an unknown period of time. By the early twentieth century, Hession was a Louisville city police officer. Based on numerous receipts in his papers, he may have also operated a bar or pub. Hession was married and had at least five children. He died on 10 October 1931.
Folder List
Folder 1: Correspondence – Louisville Police Department
Folder 2: Property Deeds
Folder 3: Receipts – Property Taxes
Folder 4: Receipts – Liquor Purchases
Folder 5: Receipts – Insurance Payments and Claims
Folder 6: Receipts and Contracts – Miscellaneous
Folder 7: Miscellaneous
Folder 8: Notebooks
Subject Headings
Crime – Kentucky – Louisville
Hession, Patrick, 1859-1931
Local elections – Kentucky – Louisville
Police – Kentucky – Louisville
Property tax – Kentucky – Louisville
Voting registers – Kentucky – Louisville
Warrants (Law) – Kentucky – Louisville
Whiskey industry – Kentucky