Caricature of Otto Rothert by Wyncie King, ca. 1920, Filson Historical Society
Published between 1926 and 2002, The Filson Club History Quarterly offered scholarly articles related to the history of Kentucky and the surrounding area as well as genealogy, news and comments geared toward the Filson membership. The journal was started by Filson’s secretary, Otto Rothert. Learn more here.
Open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm
The Filson will be closed to the Public on Friday April 19th for staff meetings. The Filson will also be closed starting at noon on Friday May 3rd for Oaks Day.
The Filson is closed to the Public the 3rd Friday of every month.
1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208
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The Research Library is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30pm; we are closed on the third Friday of each month. Appointments are not required, but feel free to reserve a seat online – learn more here. We also provide remote research services; please email gro.l1713593659aciro1713593659tsihn1713593659oslif1713593659@hcra1713593659eser1713593659.
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