Russell, Frank B. (1868-1948) Papers, 1849-1958 

Held by The Filson Historical Society 

Creator:  Russell, Frank B. 1868-1948 

Title:  Papers, 1849-1958 

Rights: For information regarding literary and copyright interest for these papers, contact the Collections Department. 

Size of Collection:   

Location Number:  Mss. A R963 

Scope and Content Note 

Collection focusing on the history of the iron industry in Ky. The papers include correspondence, 1940-1958; legal papers, 1849-1900; notes; newspaper clippings; and photographs. Collection also contains some material on Estill County, Ky. and the Russell family. Folder 5 of this collection has been digitized. To view PDF scan, click on the link provided in the folder list below.

Biographical Note 

Frank B. Russell was born in Carter County, Kentucky in 1868. He married Lillian Stitzell of Louisville in 1895. They had two children. Russell held many prominent positions in business. He was the president of the Louisville Plate Glass Co., Russell Lumber Co., Russell Oil Corporation, Wolf Blitz Glass Co.; director of the Lincoln Bank and Trust Co., U.S. Trust Co., and Winchester Bank. Russell died passed away in 1948. 

Folder List 

Box 1 

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1940-1941. 

Folder 2: Correspondence, 1941-1958. 

Folder 3: Legal papers, 1849-1877. 

Folder 4: Legal papers, 1898-1900. 

Folder 5: Historical essays. (click to access PDF)

Folder 6: Clippings and photographs. (Photographs transferred to Photographs and Prints Dept.). 

Folder 7: Miscellaneous notes.