Guide to the Small Acquisitions

Box 1

Folder 1

Promotional photograph of the Sunset Harmonizers of Covington, KY, a black men's vocal group circa 1930s. Members included V. Jones, E. Robinson, J. Hutchins, S. Cornell, J. Brown, C. Hutchins and L. Parks. Donated by Michael Courtney of Black Swan Books, July 14, 1995.

Folder 2

Documents from Governor John W. Stevenson's term, purchased from the Newport Antique Mall by Roger Adams, September 26, 1995. When flattened and encapsulated, two of the documents required a larger box and were moved to Box 3.

• 24 March 1870 - ADS - Jesse Combs [Perry County, KY] to the county Surveyor [Perry County, KY] to survey 200 acres of land for W. H. DeGroot, H. B. Meredith, L. H. Thickston and J. Carmichael. Notarized as a true copy.
• 24 March 1870 - ADS - Identical to above for another 200 acre lot.
• 18 August 1870 - ADS - Land grant for 200 acres in Perry County, KY. Divided among W. H. DeGroot, H. B. Meredith, L. H. Thickston, and J. Carmichael. Signed by Governor Stevenson. Based on a survey dated 11 April 1870.
• 18 August 1870 - ADS - Land grant for 200 acres in Perry County, KY. Divided among W. H. DeGroot, H. B. Meredith, L. H. Thickston, and J. Carmichael. Signed by Governor Stevenson. Based on a survey dated 9 April 1870.

Folder 3

Letters from the Central Kentucky Lunatic Asylum, donated by the Moody Medical Library at the University of Texas on October 26, 1995.

• 22 January 1889 - TNS - H. F. McNary, M.D. [Lakeland, KY] to Hon. W. S. Smith [n.p.] The asylum will receive a colored woman recently judged insane in Smith's court. [Found in mismatched envelope].
• 25 January 1897 - ALS - W. S. Smith [Tompkinsville, KY] to John Franklin [Fountain Run, KY] Informs Mr. Franklin that the Central Kentucky Asylum will receive his wife.
• 20 November 1897 - ALS - Wesley Downing [Allen County, KY] to Superintendent, Central KY. Asylum [Lakeland, KY] Has just learned of his daughter Lou Franklin's death; would like to arrange the transportation of the remains for burial.
• 12 April 1902 - ALS - J. G. Furnish [Lakeland, KY] to Frances Linden [Paducah, KY] Informs her that Joseph Linden is in poor health and will likely die soon; wants to know what kind of arrangements should be made.
• 11 September 1904 - ALS - Mrs. Lizzie Parker [Covington, KY] to J. G. Furnish [Lakeland, KY] Requests information about [her son?] Willie Lee's condition.
• 23 August 1904 - TLS - M. H. Yeaman [Lakeland, KY] to Lizzie Parker [Covington, KY] Informs her that Willie Lee [probably her son] is doing well.
• 28 March 1905 - TNS - L. B. Trigg [Lakeland, KY] to William Brown, Colored [Buechel, KY] Has received Brown's letter and reports that his wife is in poor health, mentally and physically. Enclosed with the following letter.
• 3 September 1907 - ALS - George Smith, Colored [Columbia Key, KY] to L.B. Trigg [Lakeland, KY] Mr. Trigg's letter was forwarded to him and he would like to know if Nancy Smith is still alive and if so, has her condition improved. Her family had thought her dead.
• 31 July 1910 - ALS - F. Heder [spelling?] [Lakeland, KY] to John S. Perry [Covington, KY] Informing him that Almira Harris may not have long to live and that he should send instructions for the handling of the remains.
• 1 December 1921 - TLS - Walter A Jillson, M.D. [Lakeland, KY] to Mr. & Mrs. F. Jones [Rosedale, KY] Copy of a circular letter sent out to friends and relatives of patients, encouraging them to send gifts for the holidays.
• Two empty envelopes, one from the Central Kentucky Asylum to Mrs. Louisa Stevens of Louisville; the second from Ed M. Louis of Louisville to the Central Kentucky Asylum.

Folder 4

3 April 1978 - TLS - Harriette Simpson Arnow [Ann Arbor, MI] to Lawrence S. Thompson [Lexington, KY]. Arnow enjoyed reading Thompson's work on early printing. She also comments on the trouble she had with her editors while working on Old Burnside.

Folder 5

Composition book belonging to Katie Sealy, a student at the Nazareth Academy, 1877-78. Acquired in April, 1996 by Roger Adams. This thin volume contains both original compositions and copies of other works, all written in a beautiful hand. Among its contents are a "List of Errors," an essay on "The Influence of Fashion," various letters, notes on music, a short story, and selections copied from various authors of the day.

Folder 6

Short letter dated November 19, 1819 from J.W. Garrard Jr. to Henry Clay requesting a service appointment for Capt. James Herrin. Acquired by Roger Adams when? and where? Reads as follows:

Fairfield Novbr. 19?? 1819

Dr. Sir
Capt. James Herrin has expressed a wish to enter the regular service of the United States, provided he coul'd [sic] get an appointment; Having served with Capt. Hart (Herrin crossed out) on the Campaign of 1812 & 13 when he filled the office of Ensign under Capt. G. Hart; I had an opportunity of becoming acquainted with him as an officer. [sic] and from the high opinion I formed of him when in Service, I have no hesitation in recommending him to you as being well qualified to command a company with credit to himself and country. and any service you can render capt. Herrin I should(?) feel greatful [sic] for as I am persuaded he would be a valuable officer in the Service. I remain Sir with respect your ? Servt.

J. W. Garrard Jr

Folder 7

Twelve numbered and titled school essays by John Marcrom of Lexington, KY dated from October 25, 1887 to April 3, 1988. All essays were written by hand on ruled paper and are titled chronologically. Essays 1-9 have been critiqued and contain the editors' names under the title page information. Some show grammatical corrections in pencil throughout the essays' texts. The last three contain only a few, if any, marginalized pencil markings. Purchased by Roger Adams from Significant Books in Cincinnati for $10.00 with funds from the Alpha Beta Phi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, 21 January 1998.

• 25 October 1887 - "Manhood" one page: A. Paul, critic
• 7 November 1887 - "Childhood" one page: George A. Klingman, critic
• 19 November 1887 - "Good Manners" one page: W.B. Taylor, critic
• 3 December 1887 - "Life" one page: H.M Barkley, critic
• 20 December 1887 - "The Importance of Time" one page: R.M. Barkley, critic
• 10 January 1888 - "My Opposite Neighbor" one page: R.M. Barkley, critic
• 24 January 1888 - "A Fishing Excursion" two pages: A. Paul, critic
• 7 February 1888 - "A Visit to the Court-House" two pages: B. Ashley, critic
• 21 February 1888 - "Motives to Study" two pages: J.C. Ashley
• 6 March 1888 - "Is a Lie Ever Justifiable?" three pages: no critic
• 20 March 1888 - "The Occupation of the Farmer" three pages: no critic
• 3 April 1888 - "Distribution of Time" three pages: no critic

Folder 8

This small collection was donated by Theresa Davis, a relative of Joseph William Guyton, the first American soldier to be killed in WWI in Germany on 24th or 25th May 1918. The collection includes copies of telegrams and letters to his wife and daughter informing them of his death, copies of correspondence, newspaper article clippings, and family photographs. The collections is arranged chronologically with undated pages to the back.

• 19 May 1918 - Copy of a three page handwritten letter (copied on two pages) from Guyton to his wife and daughter on Knights of Columbus War Activities stationery. The letter was published in a newspaper (date unknown) under the title "Last Letter From Joseph W. Guyton: Written to His Family Five Days Before His Death." The article was copied with the first page of the letter.
• 25 May 1918 - Copy of Citation Certificate by General Gameli, 9th Infantry Division Commander, regarding the death of Guyton.
• 25 May 1918 - Copy of the French Divisional Order announcing Guyton's death.
• 25 May 1918 - Copy of the English translation of the French Order.
• 26 May 1918 - Copy of letter from Chaplain Patrick R. Dunigan to Mrs. Guyton(wife) reporting Guyton's death on 24 May(following dates of death differ). The letter notes that the body was laid in the cemetery at the church of Notre Dame de Gildwiller.
• 26 May 1918 - Copy of letter from WG Haare(?) to Mrs. Guyton(wife) reporting the death at "about 12:15 A.M. on the morning of May 25th." The letter states he was killed in Germany.
• 28 May 1918 - Copy of a Western Union Telegram from Adjutant General McCain to Mrs. Guyton(wife) briefly informing her of Guyton's death on 24 May. Also on the page is an undated newspaper clipping "Big Rapids Troops in Front Trenches" and a photograph of Guyton in uniform.
• 29 May 1918 - Copy of letter from Infantry Colonel JB Westnedge(?) to Mrs. Guyton(wife) reporting the death. No date or place are mentioned; however, the letter indicates that Items 3 & 4 above were to be found attached.
• 31 May 1918 - Copies of three newspaper articles, one from East Lansing describing praise for Michigan's State Constabularies, and the other two from unidentified papers announcing Guyton's death. The two latter articles date his death on 24 May, but one places it in France and one in Germany.
• 31 May 1918 - Copy of articles announcing Guyton's death. One is from an Evart paper and dates & places his death 24 May in France. The other is a photo with caption places his death in Germany.
• 5 June 1918 - Copy of handwritten letter to Mrs. Guyton(wife) from Charles L. McCormick informing her of Guyton's death reads as follows:

  June 5th 1918. France

  My Dear Mrs. Guyton
  It is with deep regret and sorrow, that these lines are penned, to inform you that your husband, Joseph was instantly killed during a night action of May 24,th [sic] in the first line trench, about 12 o-clock.

  The Machine Gun fire of the Germans was terrible, sweeping over trenches from one end to the other, and it was in this barrage that Mr Guyton was caught and killed.

  He was a brave, loyal and industrious soldier, loved and respected by the men and [sic] Officers, for his clean life and exceptional devotion to duty.

  Mr Guyton was buried with Military Honors. Rev F. Dunnigan officialing, in the cemetery close to the fighting line near the village of Gildwillen, sur le[sic] Mont[sic] I extend to you my deepest sympathy in your hour of trial and sorrow.

  And should you ever meet Mrs. McCormick, who knows the heart of the American soldier, she will express to you my keen regret, for your bereavement.

  Chas. L. McCormick
  Cart(?) 126 Inf. A.E.F.

• 17 June 1918 - Copy of articles from unidentified newspapers. One photograph with caption dating and placing his death 24 May in France. One article places his death in Germany. One article is a printed letter dated 18 June 1918 in France from corporal John J. Stair to Mrs. Guyton's sister. Stair served with Guyton and was near when he was killed.
• 17 June 1918 - Copy of four newspaper articles from unidentified newspapers about Guyton's death, all placing it on German soil. One article mentions the death of a second soldier, Corporal Oldenburg, also from Michigan. Another undated article mentions the death of Mrs. Guyton. The reverse sides of each article have also been copied
• 26 December 1919 - Copy of two articles regarding the memorial service of Guyton and others in New Jersey and a proposed bill to erect a memorial building for Guyton in Evart Michigan.
• 17 May 1921 - Copy of the "Transportation of Corpse" form with Guyton's death certificate reqesting delivery of Guyton's body from France to Evart Michigan. The death certificate dates his death on 24 May 1918 and places it in France.
• 23 May 1921 - Copy of Western Union Telegram from Dr. BW Wells to Gardner(?) informing of the arrival of Guyton's body to Evart on 2nd or 3rd of June. The telegram makes suggestions for invitations to the funeral and states that President Harding placed a wreath on the casket that morning.
• 23 May 1921 - Copy of photograph with caption showing President Harding behind Guyton's casket at the funeral of 5000 war dead in Hoboken New Jersey.
• 25 May 1921 - Copy of photograph with part of Harding's memorial speech type-written below it. This item dates Harding's speech on 25 May and dates Guyton's death on 24 May 1918.
• 25 May 1921 - Copy of newspaper article describing the memorial ceremony with President Harding.
• 31 May 1921 - Copy of letter from ?, National Commander of the American Legion, to Guy M. Wilson, Commander of the Department of the Michigan American Legion, informing of the circumstances of the memorial service and asking that Wilson pass along the information to Guyton's family. This letter places Guyton's death in Germany and dates it on 24 May 1918.
• 7 June 1921 - Copy of the House bill by Roy O. Woodruff requesting funds for the erection of a monument in honor of Guyton in Evart Michigan.
• 8 June 1921 - Copy of letter from Woodruff to I.W. Guyton stating his intention to introduce the bill for a monument to Guyton in Evart.
• 21 November 1921 - Copy of letter from Arthur B. Moehlman, Detroit BOE, to I.W. Guyton requesting a photograph of Guyton for the memorial.
• Undated - Copy of articles from unidentified newspapers. One regarding the activities of the Evart American Legion and includes names of member to replace Guyton. The other is the obituary for Guyton's daughter, Olive, who died 13 February 1923 at age 11. She was buried next to her parents in Evart.
• Undated - Copy of newspaper photograph with caption of Guyton stating that a bridge in Evart over the Muskegon River will be named for him.
• Undated - Copy of newspaper or newsletter article with four photographs of Guyton and family. The caption makes note of Mrs. Guyton's death, but not Olive's.
• Undated - Copy of photographs of Guyton and family. Persons not all identified.
• Undated - Copy of French Citation certificate form--blank except for an unidentified signature. Includes an ink line drawing of a battle scene and the French republic's crest/seal.

Folder 9

An unidentified torn piece of ledger paper with the following handwritten text:

Will give 133 1/3 acres [?] @ 20$
" " 40 " " [?] 25$
" " $500 cash 12 months for the
[?] on 22.st
[?] " " 14 ft wide
[?] " " 30 ft wide

Folder 10

Executive Department copies of the Thanksgiving Day Proclamations for the states of Kentucky and Ohio, 1884. Gift from the University of South Dakota, Gayla Koerting, Archivist; April 17, 2002.

• 8 November 1884 - DS - Proclaims Thursday, November 27, as a public holiday in order for the residents of Ohio "to join in thanksgivings for the blessings of the year." Signed by George Hoadly, Governor and James W. Newman, Secretary of State.
• 19 November 1884 - TD - Proclaims Thursday, November 27 "a day of Thanksgiving" for the residents of Kentucky. J. Procter Knott, Governor; J. A. McKenzie, Secretary of State.

Folder 11

Military Order of the Purple Heart mailing, 1952. Includes copies of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Gettysburg Address. Also includes envelopes for sending donations to aid wounded veterans of the Korean War. Gift from the University of South Dakota, Gayla Koerting, Archivist; April 19, 2002.

Folder 12

2 March 1945. An issue of The Ivy Leaf, the newsletter of the Fourth Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. The newsletter was found in a bundle of World War II era issues of Stars and Stripes, a gift from the Department of the Army, The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center; 15 January 2004.

Folder 13

The pen Governor Bert Combs used to sign the bill permitting Covington to rehabilitate Linden Grove Cemetery. Donated by Bob Tate.

Folder 14

29 July 1963 - DS - A commission as a Kentucky Colonel under Governor Bert Combs signed by Acting Governor Wilson Wyatt. The commission for Mabel Hempfling was donated by her son, James Hempfling, May 2003.

Folder 15

February 1863 - D - An advertisement for the Lexington Library Lottery to be drawn in Lexington on February 20, 1863. The flyer lists the amounts of the cash prizes to be drawn.

Folder 16

March 1866 - D - An advertisement for the Havana Lottery of Kentucky to be drawn in Covington on March 31, 1866. The flyer lists the amounts of the cash prizes to be drawn.

Folder 17

21 May 1898 - Photograph of U.S. Army guards in camp in Tampa, Florida.

Folder 18

• An engraving of General Mitchell, probably taken from a book.
• A card featuring an engraving of General Buckner.

Folder 19

1891 - Photograph of the E. C. Miller Drum Corps of Newport, KY marching through Detroit, MI during a GAR encampment. This is probably from the Twenty-fifth National Encampment held in Detroit August 5-7, 1891. A handwritten note on the reverse reads "All are gone now".

Folder 20

December 199? - Christmas card from Governor Brereton Jones and his family. Donated by Marian Winner.

Box 2

Folder 21

1917 - A copy of the Soldiers' New Testament presented to John E. Schlake [Route 1, Alexandria, KY] 24 December 1917 while he was stationed at Fort Barrancas, Florida. Pasted inside the front cover is a photograph of three women and two dogs. The women are identified as Anne, Nancy, and Bess. A number of loose items were found in the back of the book. These are now located in Folder 22. Donated by Virginia Stallings, October 1987.

Folder 22

The loose documents found in the Bible belonging to John E. Schlake [Route 1, Alexandria, KY]. The documents are listed in the order in which they were found in the book. The testament itself is located in Folder 21. Donated by Virginia Stallings, October 1987.

• Leaflet distributed by the New York Bible Society entitled "The Way of Life". The leaflet discusses salvation, referring to appropriate Bible passages. Enlisted men are also encouraged to discuss their troubles with any Chaplain, Minister or Y.M.C.A. Secretary.
• A War Roll membership card distributed by the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The card attests that John E. Schlake has signed a pledge of allegiance to Jesus Christ.
• A card containing the poem "Helping Father". The card was most likely distributed by a Christian society in return for a donation. The price on the card is listed as "Anything you wish to give".
• DS - A Class One pass for Private Schlake of Battery C, Sixty-fourth Artillery authorizing him to be absent. Card is signed by the company commander.
• 24 January 1918 - DS - A Good Conduct Card giving Private Schlake permission to be absent from his company and post every afternoon and evening unless his duties specify otherwise. The card is signed by his commanding officer whose name appears to be Captain Osborn.
• AD - A folded paper containing a list of items issued by the Army specifying which are to be in the pack. Paper also contains a diagram of how the items were to be placed in the pack, as well as two long division problems.
• 19 February 1911 - A manufacturer's card that appears to have accompanied a rifle giving details on the rifle and its cartridges. The card is from the Frankford Arsenal and contains manufacturing codes to identify the rifle in case of defect.
• A photograph an unknown building. The ships sailing in the background indicate that the photo may have been taken in Florida.
• 25 January 1919 - TDS - [Lacoutardiere, France] An extract of Battery Order No. 1 naming the men entitled to wear a War Service Chevron. The extract names Private John Schlake and is signed by his commanding officer, Captain George R. Genung.

 

Folder 23

AD - Household journal. A ledger book containing handwritten recipes for food, cleaning supplies, and home remedies.

Folder 24

AD - Ledger and stationary pages containing handwritten recipes for food, cleaning supplies, and home remedies.

Folder 25

Two postcards showing the Altamont Hotel in Ft. Thomas, KY. At one time, the building was a government hospital.

Folder 26

ca. 1907 - Photograph of Alice Schriver Ware with her daughter, Jessie Lee, in the front yard of their home at the corner of Villa Place and Ft. Thomas Ave. The Avenel Hotel can be seen in the background.

Folder 27

1965 - Two pamphlets produced by the Campbell County Republican Executive Committee. The pamphlets feature photographs and information on all the Republican "Go-Ahead" candidates for office, including George Ratterman who ran for the office of County Judge.

Folder 28

Materials relating to the Campbell County Protestant Orphans Home.

• 31 July 1932 - Official Program for the annual Orphan Feast held on the orphan home grounds. A joint effort of a number of local fraternal organizations, the event is a major fundraiser for the support of the home.
• September 1947 - What's in a Name?, volume 1. The newsletter lists the officers of the orphans home, gives a history of the home, details recent activities and lists the most recent donors.
• 13 August 1950 - Pamphlet - Includes the program for the groundbreaking for the new orphans home, information on the fundraising program to pay for the new home, and a pledge slip for contributions to the building fund.

 

Folder 29

A small color poster celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Boy Scouts.

Folder 30

Church photographs. It is likely that several were donated by Vinton Stegeman.

• ca. 1916 - St. Andrews Episcopal Church [Ft. Thomas, KY] choir. Members are identified on the reverse as: Dick Henderson, Rube Miller, Ed Henderson, Ran Stegeman, Ed Scott, Hal Meader, John Dressing, Rev. Arthur Marshall, Bertha Lukens, Alma Stegner, Bob Judkins, Rosey Scherer, Florence Greenwood, Ed Lohmeyer, Babe Voige, Mary Elizabeth Scott, Charley Voige (organist and choir master), Elizabeth Lukens, Ruth Morgan, Marge Furneaux, Rhea Marty, Katherine Voige, Fannie Stegeman, Mrs. Ostemeyer, and Nettie Coate.
• ca. 1926 - St. Andrews Episcopal Church [Ft. Thomas, KY] choir. Photograph by Randall Stegeman.
• 1930 - St. Andrews Episcopal Church [Ft. Thomas, KY] vestry. Members are identified as: Jack Tibbatts, Kurt Iversen, Ed Scott, Doc, Larry Hetsch, Frank Peters, George Roth, Walter Binder, Albert Stegeman, Gibson Rose, and Bill Coate. Photographer is identified as Brother Randall.
• ca. 1930 - Wilson and Nancy Hunter [?]. Wilson Hunter was the Rector of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Ft. Thomas, KY. Photograph by H. Randall Stegeman.
• September 1980 - Mrs. Helen Schriver Pothast, wife of Richard Pothast. Mrs. Pothast was participating in the festivities surrounding the 150th anniversary of Highland United Methodist Church, Ft. Thomas, KY.

 

Folder 31

19 May 1907 - Photograph of Frank Duveneck demonstrating his painting technique to onlookers. On reverse is written "Compliments of Martha [illegible]" The photograph is also stamped with the studio information: Frank Wilmes, 1560 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Folder 32

1913 - Photographs of the 1913 Flood. The photographs were mailed to James Claypool, but the donor is unknown.

• Looking north from the Eleventh Street Bridge, Newport, KY
• Looking west on Fourth Street, Newport, KY
• Rolling Mill at Covington, KY
• City Hall, Newport, KY
• Looking west on Second Street from Newport and Broadway Bridge, Newport, KY
• Looking north of the Eleventh Street Bridge, Licking River, KY
• Looking west on Tenth Street, Newport, KY
• Newport entrance to Newport and Broadway Bridge
• Looking west on Fourth Street, Newport, KY
• Looking west on Sixth Street, Newport, KY
• Ninth Street, looking west, Newport, KY
• Looking east from L&N Bridge

 

Folder 33

Photographs of Fort Thomas, KY:

• December 1897 - A group photo of the commissioned officers of the U.S. Sixth Infantry stationed at Fort Thomas. Taken on the front steps of the Headquarters Building, the officers are identified as: Major Munson, Colonel Cochran (the commanding officer of the post), Lieutenant Colonel Egbert, Captain Terrey, Capatina Taggart, Major Crowell, Captain Weatherill (killed in Santiago, Cuba), Captain Turner, Major Doctor Worthington, and Doctor Wakeman. A number are unidentified. The identifications were made by Arthur Wadsworth, 10 June 1955. Mr. Wadsworth also mentions the names of many of the officers' children, who were his playmates.
• 1899 - Photograph identified thusly: "Mr. Henry J. Schriver, principal contractor in construction of Ft. Thomas, about to erect Memorial plaque on face of Water Tower, honoring the 6th Infantry officers and men killed in Cuba, in Spanish-American War. Name of the famous sculptor, Clement J. Barnhorn, is seen beneath flagpole in lower righthand corner."
• 1915 - Parade flags passing Post Headquarters building.
• 1915 - Two photographs of a dress parade on the Post. Original Highlands water tower (on Rossmore) shows in background.
• ca. 1920s - An overhead view of the hospital. An enlarged copy of the same photo is identified thusly: "Photo from the Drill Hall roof shows 1893 Hospital. Patients are on the veranda enjoying the sunshine, with two 1927 Rumble Seat Coupes at the curb. The small two-story brick building at upper right was the caretaker's home, and is still a residence. The Mess Hall is at upper left, while in the valley at mid-left is the Boxing Arena for the very popular "Friday Night Fights". from 1893 'til 1940 that entire valley was the area where all of the Army's Sham Battles were held."
• ca. 1920s - A view of the Fort taken from a very high point. An enlargement of the same photo is identified thusly: "Circa 1927 - This great photograph, taken from the roof of the Drill Hall, gives the viewer a clear picture of the central portion of the Fort, exactly as it was originally constructed in 1891. The camera, facing north, shows the Town's first water tower, erected in the 1890's, as soon as Covington had their Water Works in operation. It was on the east side of Rossmore. At lower left, is the Army's service road to the River. Just above, is the valley where the "Sham Battles" took place. Building at far left was the Commissary. There facing the Parade Ground, is the Mess Hall and 3 Barracks. V.S." Identification was probably made by Vinton Stegeman.
• ca. 1920s - An aerial view of soldiers at attention.
• September 1943 - The second class of "Gray Ladies", non-medical volunteers with the American Red Cross. The graduating class of nineteen women was photographed in the Post Chapel. Several individuals are identified: Pedretti Bowman, Helen Culbertson, Matilda Stapp Hoolistan, Ada Hardesty Edwards, Betty Rowe, Arthur C. Davies, Myrtle, Marie Swenson, Helen Schneider, Colonel Seymour Schwartz, Katy Hall Wheeler, and Hazel Fish.
• n.d. - An aerial view of an encampment.

 

Postcards of Fort Thomas, KY:

• 25 April 1913 - 9th Infantry
• Aeroplane view of Fort Thomas, KY. Noted on reverse: "Where is everybody? Taken from top of the Tower- not from a plane. Possibly circa 1894. Note the horse-drawn vehicle in rear of commissary."

 

Box 3

Folder 34

Materials relating to Ft. Thomas, KY community theatre and entertainment.

• 31 October 1896 - Program for a Minstrel Entertainment by the Highland Glee Club at Academy Hall.
• ca. 1922 - Photograph of members of the Chatanqua Food Committee. The ladies pictured are identified on the reverse as: Ida Spence, Gert Hardesty, Blackford, Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Hettiger and "Mom". One lady is unidentified. Also on the reverse is written: Mrs. A. V. Stegeman, 15 Tower Place, Fort Thomas, Ky.
• ca. 1923 - Photograph of five men standing in front of boardwalk style booths holding what appears to be ride tickets. Written on the reverse is: "Pop and friends at Chatanqua". Two men in the photo are identified as Will Dern and Joe Buenger.
• 1923 - Photograph of the Highland Minstrels onstage at Highlands High School [Ft. Thomas, KY]. Members of the show are identified as Ben George, Jessie Schriver, Elizabeth Grimm, Mrs. John Smith, W.H.D. "Buck" Wheat, Carrie Hall, Jo Southgate, Martha Stevenson, Charley Clark, Mrs. Layne, Fan Stegeman, Bea George, Rhea Marty, Jack Harding, Randall Stegeman, Frank B. Stegeman, Enoch Powell, Mr. Skeer, Al Stegeman, and Dr. L.L. Ross "the Clown".
• 11-12 April 1930 - Program for "Spanish Moon" presented by the Fort Thomas Woman's Club in the high school auditorium.

 

Folder 35

Materials relating to civic organizations in Ft. Thomas, KY.

• 1909 - Photograph of the dedication of the Masonic Temple. On the reverse is written: "Pop was Master at the time He is directly over second umbrella from right. Uncle Frank is at left with straw hat tilted to shade his eyes."
• A photograph taken inside the Fort Thomas Drill Hall showing the charitable donations of food and toys collected for the holidays. A young soldier stands at attention in the background.
• 1 February 1927 - A stock certificate issued to A. V. Stegeman, Jr. for twelve shares of $10.00 each in the Fort Thomas Community House. It is signed by William Dern, President and W.K.[?] Coates, Secretary.

 

Folder 36

1920s - Postcards of Ft. Thomas, KY.

• City Building and Fire Department, Ft. Thomas, Ky.
• Highland School, Ft. Thomas, Ky
• Government Hospital, Fort Thomas, Ky. Hand written on reverse is: "Old Altamont Hotel"
• Birds eye view of Fort Thomas, Kentucky
• Entrance to Fort Thomas, Ky. This postcard depicts the Ft. Thomas water tower.

 

Folder 37

Unidentified photographs, apparently taken in Ft. Thomas, KY. The first, identified as 1917, is a large house in the snow. The second, identified as 1916, shows a group of people looking up at a hot air balloon. Several of the children in the photo are wearing wool bathing suits.

Folder 38

Published annual reports for the city of Ft. Thomas, KY. Years include 1961-63, 1965, 1973, 1979, and 1982-84.

Folder 39

Materials from Highlands High School, Ft. Thomas, KY.

• ca. 1915 - Postcard of Highlands High School, Fort Thomas, KY.
• ca. 1915 - Negative of Highlands High School.
• n.d. - Negative showing a high school sports team.
• n.d. - Negative of the finish at a track team race.
• September 1915 - Photograph identified as: "The "What Not" General Store at Inverness Corner, with northern section of the parade forming on Rob Roy hill, before marching to the new Highlands High School Celebration, September 1915."
• 1916 - Photograph showing some members of Highland High School track team on the track. Tower Place is in the background. Identified individuals are: Harwood Coffin, Joe Shirmer, Bob Jones, Cecil Hough, Coach John Gillespie, and Al Grapes.
• 8 June 1920 - Twenty-sixth annual commencement program.
• 1921 - Photograph featuring five girls in naval dresses. The people in the photo are identified as: Lillian Johnson, Gertie Hardesty, Mary Rice, Lavina Skeer, Virginia Johnson, and Frank Stegeman.
• 8 March 1922 - TLS - E.A. Powell [Cincinnati, OH] to A.V. Stegeman [Ft. Thomas, KY] Powell and the other members of the Board of Education regretfully accept Stegeman's resignation from the Board.
• 1931 - Basketball schedule, girls and boys teams.

 

Folder 40

Miscellaneous Ft. Thomas, KY documents, many dealing with the city's centennial celebrations.

• 15 May 1967 - TL - Lee J. Hornback [Avco Broadcasting Corporation, Cincinnati, OH] to Earl Huck [Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH]. Confirming arrangements for WLWT's "Salute to Fort Thomas" broadcast.
• June 1967 - The broadcast schedule for WLWT's "Salute to Fort Thomas".
• 1 June 1967 - TL - Mrs. George R. Tanner [Ft. Thomas, KY] to Mr. and Mrs. Hensley. The letter originally accompanied an order form for tickets to the production "Hold That Fort" and a ballot for the Centennial Queen's Contest.
• 25 June-1 July 1967 - Fort Thomas Centennial special events list brochure
• 25 June 1967 - City Building cornerstone laying ceremony program.
• 27-30 June 1967 - Program for Fort Thomas Centennial, Inc. production, ""Hold That Fort".
• 20 December 1967 - TL - Centennial Executive Board [Ft. Thomas, KY] to key centennial workers [Ft. Thomas, KY]. The Board expresses thanks for all the hard work, announcing that the celebration actually turned a slight profit. The Board also sends holiday wishes.
• 17 November 1968 - Municipal Building dedication program.
• 1980s - Mailer from the Concerned Citizens of Fort Thomas sent to city residents inviting them to join the organization to "provide for fresh ideas and approaches to preserving our unique city through proper planning and management."

 

Folder 41

23 February 1903 - Program from the Pike Opera House located at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine Street in Cincinnati, OH. The production is "The Sword of the King", starring Henrietta Crosman.

Folder 42

Holmes High School [Covington, KY] material:

• 13 June 1965 - Program for the ninety-seventh annual commencement.
• ca. 1960s - Course of Studies. The courses are listed in a chart showing what needed to be taken each year for each of five tracks.

 

Folder 43

1940 - Minutes of the Kenton County Children's Welfare Council.

Folder 44

Pennant for the Japanese battleship, "Kirishima".

Folder 45

14 June 1906 - Two unidentified photographs found with a newspaper clipping about the wedding of Joseph Karl Gilchrist and Elizabeth Brown Morton. The first is a portrait photo of an unknown young man. The other is two young men leaning against a tree. They are identified as "Pete" and "Karl". It is possible that "Karl" may be the groom, Joseph Karl Gilchrist.

Folder 46

A collection of photographs of early "motorcars", or automobiles, owned by various Ft. Thomas, KY families, as well as photos of many Ft. Thomas residents taken while touring the United States. Probably donated by Vinton Stegeman.

• n.d. - The photograph shows two early cars on a country road, with five men and two dogs. One man is carrying a rifle over one shoulder and two of the others appear to be engaged in changing a tire on the front car. Only two people in the photo are identified on the reverse. They are listed as "Pop with gun" and Andy Donaldson.
• n.d. - A photograph of two men seated in a car. The inscription on the reverse reads: "Albert V. Stegeman and Walter S. Ware (Bro-in-Law) in 1903 Haynes at Inverness Golf Club clubhouse at top of Dixie Place steps up from Memorial Pky."
• ca. 1906 - A later inscription accompanying this photograph identifies it thusly: "Albert V. Stegeman, in his leather driving cap, and dressed in what appears to be his Sunday best, and with his shoes shined, is checking something under the hood of his 1905 Haynes, while Arthur Wadsworth, in his fishing hat and work clothes, may be cleaning a spark plug, as he was the families' mechanic. The carbide tank for the headlamps is on the other running board. The setting for this scene is the driveway into Harry Wadsworth's barn. The 3 impatient passengers, all Stegemans (L to R) Vinton-4, Randall-6, are merely making faces, but Frank-3, who will soon lose his shoulder-length golden curls in Nick Hoffman's Barber Shop on the Midway, is obviously telling someone that he's ready to go."
• 1908 - A picture postcard of three children posed in a motorcar cutout at Chester Park. The children are identified as Ran, Vint and Bill, probably Randall, Vinton, and Bill Stegeman.
• 1908 - A photograph of a small child seated in a car. The reverse inscription reads: "Stearns - 1908 Bill in car."
• ca. 1908 - A photograph of two children in an early car. The inscription on the reverse reads: "Kathryne Gilchrist and Bill Stegeman in Uncle Karl's Stoddard Dayton 1808 or 9"
• 1908 - A photograph inscribed "Uncle Carl Gilchrist's 'Stoddard Dayton' 1908".
• 1914 - A photograph of two men, one in uniform, standing in front of a car at the Mexican border. The inscription also notes "Pancho Villa Incident".
• 1920 - An armed man leaning against a car in Mexico.
• July 1919 - A collection of 17 people on a mountain top in the White Mountains of southern New Hampshire. The identified individuals are: E.P. Hettiger, Joe Gaff Andrews, Ray Tatman (Chauffeur), Frank B. Stegeman, Albert V. Stegeman and John Gellenbeck, who is listed as the "driver of Dodge truck to carry trunks and luggage".
• 1919 - A photograph identified as Joe Gaff Andrews, "Mom", "Pop" and Bill "in our 'Chandler'." The people are in or in front of a car bearing a Ft. Thomas, KY pennant.
• ca. 1919 - A picture postcard showing an unidentified group of people posing before a backdrop in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Presumably, these are more Ft. Thomas residents on tour.
• 1925 - A photograph of three people seated in a car in front of an giant tree. The reverse inscription reads: "Maraposa big trees Many trees are 30 feet in dia. and 300 feet high. 1st limbs are 150 feet above ground." A subsequent line may identify the people in the photo, but it is very difficult to read.

Folder 47

Spring 1975 - TD - A thesis by Shirley A. Russell presented to Dr. Ray N. Waggoner, Northern Kentucky State College, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for EDU 610, History and Philosophy of Education. The thesis is entitled: "Newport High School, 1872-1975", and includes several color photographs of the school glued to pages in the appendix.

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Folder 48

24 November 1974 - TD - A research paper by Allen D. Rust presented to Dr. Ray N. Waggoner, Northern Kentucky State College, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for EDU 610, History and Philosophy of Education. The thesis is entitled: "Park Hills School: An Educational Portrait", and includes several color photographs of the school glued to a page in the appendix.

Folder 49

24 August 1924 - A prescription for whiskey issued during Prohibition. The prescription was filled by a Covington pharmacist.

Folder 50

1896 - Two copies of a photograph of the jury in the Pearl Bryan murder case.

Folder 51

A brochure for Northern Kentucky streetcar service via the Cincinnati, Newport & Covington Railway Company, commonly called "The Green Line". The brochure includes a map of the streetcar routes and details on how to reach various points of interest in Northern Kentucky by streetcar.

Folder 52

1850s - A birth certificate [?] printed in German for a child born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Folder 53

28 April 1961 - The program from the dedication of a marker erected in Franklin Cemetery, Henry County, KY for Revolutionary War soldier George Vallandingham. The ceremony was held by the Bland Ballard Chapter [Eminence, KY] of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Folder 54

October 1981 - A photograph of the home of Samuel Woodfill at 1334 Alexandria Pike (formerly 167 Alexandria Pike), Ft. Thomas, KY.

Folder 55

A list of the students who attended Woodward Grammar School and College during its first five years, 24 October 1831 - 1 July 1836. The list was compiled by the Committee on the Memorial Volume of Woodward College, and was believed by the committee to be incomplete, as it was compiled from school records which were likewise incomplete.

Folder 56

1906 - A photograph of the members of the first fire department in Ft. Thomas, KY. The men are identified as Ray Voige, Fred Wilson, Gene Wilson, Walter [illegible], Cheif Frank Phister, Earl Metcalfe, Sam Hills, Jr., and Will White. Probably donated by Vinton Stegeman. The handwritten inscription on the reverse reads:

"The station house for their horse-drawn fire wagon was in a livery stable on the Midway at the corner of Soapsuds Alley, now called Midway Court. Lew Cook's police headquarters was in the same building, which was torn down for the building of Klingenberg's Hardware Store."

"Ray Voige (Howard's brother - Jack's uncle) Wilsons were sons of the architect Frank Phister-Frank Stegemen's uncle - also, of course, uncle of Virginia Ross and Bob Stegeman"

"Earl Metcalf lived on site of Woodfill School. Sam Hills lived on Hill's Court - now called East Villa. Will White's family owned the Livery Stable at the Altamont Hotel streetcar stop, for delivery of trunks and people to the hotel."

 

n.d. - Two photographs of the early Ft. Thomas, KY post office. The first photograph, probably from the 1890s, shows two men and a dog on the front step. The second, later photograph shows two men and the U.S. mail wagon drawn up at the door. They are later copies of originals which belonged to Paul Kirst.

Folder 57

October 1905 - Photograph of the Grand Ave. Toll Gate, located at the intersection with Highland Ave. in Ft. Thomas, KY. Will Band was the Keeper at that time. A later inscription on the reverse reads:

"Picture is facing east. Conklin (Klaine) house is in background - East of Newman Avenue. Uncle Will Band, Toll House Keeper, is on lower step. Man in black derby could be Uncle Frank. Aunt Mary Band, nee Pahls, is next in line, then Theresa Band (later Auschutz) is at the right - at the age of 16. Uncle Will was also tax Collector for District of Highlands. Grandfather Stegeman was an incorporator of the turnpike company when Grand Ave. was constructed in 1888."

 

ca. 1907 - Three photographs of Mary Amame [?] and Will Band on the grounds of the Grand Avenue Toll House [Ft. Thomas, KY] pasted to a black photo album sheet. The handwritten caption for the first photo reads "The heavenly twins". The third photograph also includes Will's wife, Mary Band. A later note (probably written by Vinton Stegeman) reads:

"(Note: There were two Toll Gates in use on Grand Avenue until about 1917. One was on the East side of Grand, just after leaving Tenth Street in Newport, with the other at Highland. Incidentally, my Grandmother Stegeman's brother, Uncle Will Band, lived in the Toll House with Aunt Mary and their daughter, Theresa, and in spite of his wooden leg, he was able to handle the counter-balanced pole that blocked the Pike. It's too late to settle now, - but it may be that no member of the Stegeman, Sanders, or Wadsworth clan, ever had to pay a dime to pass through the gate, - whether horse-drawn or by automobile.)"

 

Folder 58

1919 - A fold-out for collecting war bond stamps featuring the portraits of the presidents. Eight stamps are affixed. These are: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quincey Adams, Jackson, and Van Buren. The fold-out originally belonged to the donor's father, Dr. Mervin Franklin Steves. Donated by Susan Steves Adams, 13 April 2006.