KHS is looking to learn more about this image of seven African American men wearing lab coats on the steps of an unidentified building. Photographed in 1934, and part of the Wolff, Gretter, Cusick and Hill Studios Negatives (Graphic 2), the original housing indicates that Geneva Howard requested this image …
Kentucky Historical Society staff would like to know more about this 1934 photograph showcasing the Union Underwear Company’s women’s baseball team. The ten women are seen wearing “Union” t-shirts and are flanked by two men, possibly the team coaches. The image was probably taken in Frankfort, KY and is part …
Happy New Year from the KAO editorial staff! Today’s History Mystery comes to us from Georgetown, Scott County, 1912. This mystery is a colorful reminder of how the previous generations wished each other a Happy New Year. After admiring the lovely imagery on the front, take a gander at the …
‘Tis the Season to celebrate with family and friends! As many gather together this week to continue their family traditions, here is a family history mystery from the Owensboro/Daviess County area, circa 1951. As part of the Ohio River Portrait Project, Ida Mae Pruden contributed this lovely image of family …
As the Holiday Season picks up steam, how many parties have you been to so far? Those parties just keep coming, which is nothing new. Our ancestors enjoyed getting together to celebrate the Season just like we do today! This group of ladies, members of the Daphne Club, is enjoying …
Happy Thanksgiving! The Kentucky Historical Society needs your help identifying this photograph of eighteen individuals, possibly sharing a holiday dinner. This 1932 photograph may have been taken in Frankfort, KY and is part of the Wolff, Gretter, Cusick and Hill Studios Negatives (Graphic 2). KHS would like to learn the identities of the …
KHS is looking to find information about this railroad bridge opening. The photograph, featuring a locomotive travelling across the newly constructed bridge, is part of the Wolff, Gretter, Cusick and Hill Studios Negatives (Graphic 2). Little is known about the image other than it was taken in 1929 for the …
Happy Halloween! Kentucky Historical Society staff has found this adorable photograph of eight girls wearing black cat costumes. Part of the Wolff, Gretter, Cusick and Hill Studios Negatives (Graphic 2), this image was taken in 1926 for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), which may have been hosting …
For several months, KHS staff has been puzzling over this 1930 photograph from the Wolff, Gretter, Cusick and Hill Studios Negatives Collection (Graphic 2). This image of a two story building, possibly located in Frankfort, KY, is mysteriously labeled “F.M.I. Col.” Research suggests this building might be part of the …
Wyanda and Bill Jones owned and operated the Jones Family Restaurant in Bardstown, KY in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The couple and their fourteen, later fifteen, children advertised their restaurant with postcards showing the entire family and the slogan “15 good reasons for eating at Jones’ Restaurant.” KHS staff …