Manuscript Database - Subject: Schools - Kentucky - Louisville
Schools - Kentucky - Louisville
Lewis, Jessie D., 1879- (Mrs. Richard H. Lewis). Papers, 1922-1962. 37 items.Materials concerning kindergartens. Correspondence about Mrs. Lewis' work for the Western Arts Association convention in 1931 and for the Kindergarten extension division of the Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs. Printed account of the International Kindergarten Union convention in Louisville in 1922; testimonials for kindergartens' typed account of the activities of the Prentice Nursery School; list of kindergartens in Louisville in 1903/04; transcript of children's stories by Patty Smith Hill; clippings about Mildred Hill and Mrs. Lewis.
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Pfeffer, Mary Helen, 1904-2003. Diploma, 1925. 1 item.Official diploma from the Louisville Normal School in Louisville, KY given to Mary Helen Pfeffer on June 4, 1925. Pfeffer received diploma for completing the Kindergarten-Primary course for her teacher training. Document signed by the school's principle, the superintendent of schools, and the president and secretary of the Board of Education in Louisville, KY. .
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Brown Preparatory School. Program, ca. 1923. Printed. 1p.Program for the closing exercises of the Brown Preparatory School 6 June c 1923.
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Louisville Male High School (Louisville, Ky.). Records, 1856-1923.The records of Louisville Male High School for the period 1856-1923. The core of the collection consists of matriculation books, 1856-1914; graduate lists, 1859-1915; and academic records, 1860-1912.
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Louisville Male High School (Louisville, Ky.) Records, 1856-1915. 7 vols.Miscellaneous records of Louisville Male High School, 1856-1915. Contains deportment, attendance, registers, demerits and character books.
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Ballard, Andrew Jackson. Papers.Chase, George, receipts to A. J.Ballard for tuition of Abby C. Ballard, Aug. 9, 1869 A. D. S. Oct. 5, 1869 A. D. S.
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Bodley family. Papers, 1773-1939. 9.33 cu. ft.In his 25 Dec. 1840 letter to Wm. Bodley, Wm. Bullock writes of legislative business explaining that he was introducing a bill for the establishment of a school for the blind in Louisville; Wm. Bodley, Jr. writes in a 15 Sept. 1867 letter that he is enrolled in Noble Butler's school and claims that Butler is a better teacher now that he has a year of experience; Bodley also gives a list of classes at the school; Wm. Bodley Jr. writes in a 18 Aug. 1868 letter that Male High School had been improved with the replacement of several teachers in addition to the replacement of Prof. McDonald with Prof. Butler as principal; in her 5 Nov. 1873 letter, Martha Bodley writes about visiting a "training school"; she states the teaching style is different and that she witnessed small children doing difficult math and reading at a higher level than many adults.
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.Armstrong, Thomas H., five bills to C.W. Thruston, for tuition . A. D. S. Dec. 10, 1833; May 4, 1834; Oct. 4, 1834; Mar. 4 1835; Aug., 1835
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.Chamberlain, Henry Vassal, to Dennis Fltzhugh. May 12, 1808, receipt for one quarter's instruction in "My school", Nancy C. Thruston, Charles Thruston. A. D. S.
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.Flagg, Edmund, to C.W. Thruston, three bills A. D. S. Feb. 4, 1836 Tuition 3 pupils; May 16, 1836, Samuel; Mar. 23, 1836 "your children"
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.Louisville Gymnasium bill to C. W. Thruston, June 5, 1833, for one years tuition "son".
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.Louisville Private School, bills to C. W. Thruston for Tuition "1 pupil" Apr. 1839, Aug. 20, 1839, Tuition "1 pupil" Oct. 2, 1837, July 1, 1838.
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.Nevins, Alex C., school tuition accounts to C. W. Thruston, "tuition Frances" Dec. 31, 1838-Dec. 29, 1839.
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.To C. W. Thruston, five-bills for tuition. Dec. 10, 1833; May 4 1834; Oct. 1, 1834; Mar. 4, 1835; Aug. 1835
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.Peters, W. C. to C. W. Thruston, 5 bills for "tuition Miss Frances", A. D. S. July 8, 1836; Oct. 1, 1836; Jan. 1, 1838; Oct 1, 1838; Jan. 11, 1839
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.H. & J. Peters to C. W. Thruston, 3 bills for "tuition Frances". A. D. S. Dec. 5, 1836; Mar. 26, 1837; June 27, 1837
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.To C. W. Thruston, 4 bills A. L. S Oct. 25, 1837, tuition, Frances Thruston Catherine O'Fallon Dec. 18, 1837, Tuition, Frances, Dec. 26, 1838 Tuition, Frances, May 21, 1838 Tuition, Frances, from M. C. Farnsworth
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Thruston, Charles William. Papers.Blll to C. W. Thruston, Jan 1, 1839 A.D. S. Contains these items: Feb. 12, 1838 Cash paid Goddards School bill Apr. 5, 1838, Dec. 29, 1838.
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Booker, Elizabeth Owsley. Graduation book, 1912. 1 vol.Graduation book of Elizabeth Owsley Booker, who attended Semple Collegiate School (the forerunner of Louisville Collegiate School). Booker was the class secretary and treasurer. She graduated from Semple Collegiate School in June 1912. The preprinted book, entitled "The Girl Graduate: Her Own Book", contains memories of Booker's final high school days. Contained within are photographs of teachers and students at the school, as well as autographs and notes from teachers and classmates. Other memorabilia, including programs from the 1912, as well as the 1913, graduation ceremonies are present. A copy of Booker's report card from 1911-1912 school year is included as well as a copy of the school song, with music written by Mildred Hill. Booker compiles an extensive list of the graduation presents she receives. She also records the "last will and testament of the senior class", in which her graduating class bequeath various items and memories to the younger students. At the back of the book, there are photographs from 40th, 50th, and 60th class reunions, and a few newspaper clippings noting the reunions.
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Campbell, Ruth Douglas. Graduation book, 1913. 1 vol.Graduation book of Ruth Douglas Campbell, who graduated from Louisville Girls' High School in 1913. The preprinted book, entitled "The Girl Graduate: Her Own Book", contains memories of Campbell's final high school days. Present within are photographs of her classmates, accompanied by their notes (many in poetic verse) and signatures. A number of teachers also signed Campbell's book; some of their photographs are included. There is also a program from Louisville Girls' High School's 1913 graduation, as well as programs from several other local graduations that Campbell attended. Campbell also includes a list of graduation presents she received, and has saved the invitations to the graduation parties she attended. Also of interest are photographs and clippings from class theatrical productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Amazons."
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Lochner, Margaret Gans. Graduation book, 1917. 1 vol.Graduation book of Margaret Gans Lochner, who graduated from Louisville Girls' High School in 1917. The preprinted book, entitled "School Girl Days: a Memory Book" contains memories of Lochner's final high school days. Included are notes from her classmates and signatures of teachers, with some accompanied by photographs. Lochner's scrapbook contains information about her classes and schoolwork, and her interest in the Botany Club. Lyrics to class songs are also included as are programs and ephemera from school theatrical productions, dances, and parties. The book also contains memories of field trips to local parks, the Kentucky Institute for the Blind, and a class trip to Hodgenville, Kentucky to visit Lincoln Farm (i.e. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park). Some items relating to Louisville Boys' High School are also included.
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Borden, Emma Lee. Graduation book, 1915-1919. 1 vol.Graduation book of Emma Lee Borden, who attended Louisville Girls' High School and graduated in 1919. The preprinted book, entitled "The Girl Graduate: Her Own Book", contains memories of Borden's final high school days. Borden's book contains photographs and notes from classmates and teachers; ephemera and photographs from social events, including parties and dances; newsclippings and ephemera from class plays, especially the Louisville Girls' High School 1919 production of "Pomander Walk"; graduation invitations and commencement programs, including Borden's 1919 graduation program and menu from the reception; Borden's report cards for 1915-1919; and a scholarship notice from the University of Louisville. The scrapbook contains several photographs of Borden, including a few in which she is wearing her commencement dress. Also included are a few items relating to supporting World War I soldiers.
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Southard family. Papers, 1823-1832. 24 items.Papers of the Southard family of Louisville, Kentucky. In a letter dated 29 April 1832, Elizabeth Southard writes that her children attend the city school, although she does not like the large number of students or the distance from her home. On 3 June 1832, (after a bout of measles in the family), she removes her children from the city school and sends them to the enclosed academy. (See also related collections: Daniel R. Southard papers, Mss. C S; and Southard & Starr records, Mss. BB S726.)
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Fritschner, Willette Helen, 1902-1999. Graduation book, 1917-1925. 1 volume (in 1 cu. ft. box).School memory book, 1917-1925, belonging to Willette Helen Fritschner, a graduate of Louisville Girls' High School in 1920 and the University of Louisville in 1925. The preprinted book, entitled "The Girl Graduate's Memory Book" contains memories of Fritschner's high school days. Included are notes from friends and teachers at LGHS, some accompanied by photos; commencement programs; graduation cards; and a list of presents received from relatives and friends. The scrapbook also contains information about Fritschner's classes and schoolwork at LGHS, including report cards, class schedules, and an honor roll notice, as well as items related to her membership in the Alethean Literary Society. Lyrics to class songs are also included as are programs and ephemera from theatrical productions, dances, and banquets Fritschner attended. There is also some material related to a LGHS senior boat ride, including a series of photographs from the event. Fritschner's activities outside of school are documented, especially her family's involvement in the Louisville Rotary Club and travels to Western U.S. to sightsee and attend the 1919 Rotary Club annual convention. Finally, a few items relate to Fritschner's studies at the University of Louisville. Fritschner was the daughter of Charles and Madeline Fritschner; the family lived at 1705 Windsor Place in the Highlands in 1920. (Note: Due to its condition and to increase accessibility, the volume was disbound and contents separated into folders. Original order has been maintained.)
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Bullitt Family Papers - Oxmoor Collection, 1683-2003. 164 cu.ft.In 9 February 1842 letter from Mildred Bullitt to her son John she mentioned that she had gone to an exhibition of educated blind children in Louisville and says it has created a great interest for that class here. The Kentucky school for the Blind was established later that year. (143) In a manuscript written in 1906 by Thomas W. Bullitt titled My Life at Oxmoor he wrote about the kind of education that boys and girls received in Kentucky before the Civil War. He also wrote a few anecdotal stories about his experiences in the local schools. (332-335) In a letter dated 15 May 1903 from Susan Bullitt Dixon to her niece Julia Bullitt Gross re: her early life living on the Bullitt family farm, Oxmoor, she described the school she went to as a child, her instructor Robert N. Smith, and the subjects she was taught. (450) Included in Scott Bullitt's scrapbook dated 1898-1902 is a pamphlet re: Trinity Hall School in Louisville.(653a) Among Thomas W. Bullitt's papers is a bill dated 17 April 1924 for Tommy's tuition for Miss Nettie Sale's school.(1328) There were letters re: Collegiate School in Louisville, including its establishment in William Marshall Bullitt's correspondence dated 10 November 1925, June- August 1927, and June 1948.(1452,1459,1538) In Bullitt's diary dated 1940 he wrote of William Speed asking him to fund a building project for the Collegiate School.(1720) Bullitt's scrapbooks dated 1882-1892 included several clippings and mementos re: Trinity Hall School and the Louisville Rugby School.(2689-2690) In Barbara Bullitt Watkins Christian's papers there are letters and papers dated 1926-1935 re: her schooling at Collegiate School in Louisville. (2702-2703) In Nora Bullitt Leake's papers there are letters and papers dated 1926-1934 re: her schooling at Collegiate School in Louisville.(2943-2944) In the 12 February 1816 edition of the Louisville Correspondent there was an advertisement for a female academy run by Mrs. Jett. In the 8 April 1816 edition of the Louisville Correspondent there was an advertisement for Mann Butler's Academy. (3284 ovsz.)
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Wimp family. Papers, 1885-1933. 151 items.Papers of the Wimp family of Louisville, Kentucky concern the family's professional activities, educational pursuits, and social engagements. The bulk of the collection relates to Charlotte Wimp's education in Louisville's schools in the early 1900s, especially her high school years at Louisville Girls' High School. Her papers include class essays, report cards, programs from school plays and events, newspaper clippings, and several photographs which appear to be of classmates and teachers at Louisville Girls' High.
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Louisville Collegiate School. Records, 1910-2015. 14 cu. ft., 2 wrapped vols., 3 ovsz. folders.This collection contains records regarding the establishment and history of Louisville Collegiate School. Records pertain to student enrollment, fundraising, athletics, anniversary celebrations, faculty and staff information, student publications, student activities, commencement, alumni records, campus expansion, records from the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, and other administrative records.
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Mechanics Institute of Louisville. Agreement, 8 April 1864. 1 item.In a document dated 8 April 1864, all rights and title in the Mechanics Institute Library are transferred to the Board of Trustees of the Public Schools. The agreement is conditional upon the Board of Trustees paying a debt of $686 and subscribers to the library continuing to have access to the books until their subscriptions expire.
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Crittenden, Thomas Turpin, 1825-1905. Autobiography, 7 January 1903. 72 pages.A partial autobiography written by Thomas Turpin Crittenden, lawyer and Union general, in which he describes his life as a child and young adult in Kentucky and Texas in the 1830s and 1840s. Crittenden writes about being sent to Mr. Smith's school near Louisville, Kentucky where he boarded and was educated from ages 10-14. He provides a detailed description of the school, the headmaster, the food and leisure activities (including a hunting expedition with the son of Zachary Taylor), and his course of study. He especially comments on the character of Mr. Smith, who was a stern disciplinarian, and his qualifications as an educator. He criticizes Mr. Smith's manner of instruction and believes that corporal punishment was injurious to his development. The school was located on Mr. Smith's property, seven miles from Louisville on the turnpike to Frankfort and on the banks of Beargrass Creek, most likely modern day St. Matthew's or Middletown (p. 8-18).
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Semple family. Papers, circa 1900, 1940. 3 items.Semple family papers include a graduation certificate and letterhead for the family company. The graduation certificate is for Virginia Margaret Semple. She graduated from the Kentucky Home School for Girls circa 1900. Virginia Semple was the sister of Alexander B. Semple, the president of Semple Manufacturing Company. The Semple family lived in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Portland Colored Evening School (Louisville, Ky.) Register, 1909-1915. 1 vol. (44 pp.)Maintained by Henrietta Beauchamp Helm, an African-American educator, this Register for the Portland Colored Evening School lists the enrollment of students who attended the school between 1909 and 1915. Students included both men and women between the ages of 14 and 61. Recorded are their names, ages, places of residence and occupations. Also included are their enrollment and/or transfer dates as well as whether they had been vaccinated. Two loose documents inserted in the volume include a list of student names and Minetta Warnell Jackson's 1915 Certificate of Graduation. (An autographed photo of Ms. Henrietta Helm, ca. 1900, was separated to the Filson photograph collection, 021PC34.)
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Porter, Alice Nones, 1891-1945. Graduation book, 1909. 1 vol.Graduation book of Alice Nones Porter, who attended Semple Collegiate School (the forerunner of Louisville Collegiate School). Porter was the class secretary and treasurer. She graduated from Semple Collegiate School in May 1909. The preprinted book, entitled "The Girl Graduate: Her Own Book", contains memories of Porter's final high school days. Contained within are photographs of teachers and students at the school, as well as autographs and notes from teachers and classmates. Other memorabilia, including programs from the 1909 and 1910 Semple graduation ceremonies, are present; Porter also included graduation programs from Louisville Girls' High School (1909) and Male High School (1909 1/2). Porter compiled an extensive list of the graduation presents she received, information on social outings with her friends and classmates, and an "Ode to the Faculty" of Semple.
