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The Take Back Cheapside Collection is a community collection from DeBraun Thomas. The featured postcard of the historic Fayette County Courthouse at was used as a part of the Take Back Cheapside movement in Lexington in 2017.
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department had its earliest form almost as long as the city itself has existed, when the newly formed city of Lexington would appoint a local physician to investigate reports of certain diseases for qu
Search for obituaries and death notices from newspapers around the country.
The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers traveling exhibit developed and shared by Keeneland Library, highlights the lives and careers of 100 African American horsemen and -women from the mid-1800s to the present. One-of-a-kind photographs from Keeneland Library collections capture moments across their varied careers, while biographical vignettes honor their lasting legacies.
From racetrack superstars to behind-the-scenes caretakers, The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers showcases select stories of the countless African Americans who forged their way in Lexington and beyond from the era of slavery to the present, making the racing industry what it is today.
Lisa Smith is the Public Affairs Manager for Columbia Gas of Kentucky where she has held a variety of roles since joining the company in 1996. Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and advertising from the University of Kentucky. A proud Lexington native, she has dedicated her time to volunteering and has served on the Boards of numerous organizations throughout her career.
Each catalog lists the Board of Trustees, faculty, alumnae, graduates that year, directory of students, courses of study, and the members of each department. Policies for students and parents regarding boarding, correspondence, school attendance, graduation, and expenses are also included in the catalog per year.
Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.
The 1944 yearbook for Asbury College contains biographical sketches and photos of the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes of Asbury College in Wilmore, and includes faculty, staff, clubs, programs and plays, sports teams, musicians, and advertisers.
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The program shows the student cast and staff of the Millersburg Military Institute production of “Inherit the Wind” in 1960.
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The speech contains information about early education in Harrodsburg, and was presented to the Harrodsburg Historical Society at its meeting in May, 1910.
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The Cadet Adjutant magazine contains information on the activities, students, and graduates of the Kentucky Military Institute, along with some photos and illustrations, for both the Kentucky and Florida campuses.
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The booklet contains the academic calendar, homeroom mothers, committee chairs, school staff, and frequently asked questions.
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The commencement pamphlet contains event program, the high schools seniors and the grammar school graduates for Fayette County in 1921.
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The 1905-06 catalog for Kentucky Wesleyan College contains the 1905-06 enrollment list, class of 1906 graduates, and the 1906-07 calendar, faculty, regulations, class list, and fees, as well as alumni from 1868-1906.
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The Tates Creek Junior High School yearbook contains the photographs of students, clubs, sports teams, staff, and teachers of the school.
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The 1946 University High School yearbook contains the faculty, senior pictures, class biography, and sports information for the graduating class.
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The school catalog contains a lists of officers, students, and alumni for Millersburg Female College in Millersburg, Kentucky, as well as some photos, testimonials, business ads, and the semester calendar.
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The program contains the event program, valedictorian biographical sketch, and the names and photos of the graduating class of Lancaster High School.
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The Dunbar Echo was the magazine created by the students of Dunbar High School. Information includes student names, faculty information, sports and class information, attendance and school budget information, some photographs, and class officers and clubs.
The Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.
Each catalog lists the Board of Trustees, faculty, alumnae, graduates that year, directory of students, courses of study, and the members of each department. Policies for students and parents regarding boarding, correspondence, school attendance, graduation, and expenses are also included in the catalog per year.
Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.
The Cadet Adjutant magazine contains information on the activities, students, and graduates of the Kentucky Military Institute, along with some photos and illustrations, for both the Kentucky and Florida campuses.
The Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.
The yearbook contains names and photos of students, faculty, sports, clubs, and events for Henry Clay High School, along with advertisements from sponsors.
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The yearbook contains the students, clubs, sports, and activities of Bethel Woman’s College, and includes many photographs and ads for local businesses.
The Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.
The Dunbar Echo was the magazine created by the students of Dunbar High School. Information includes student names, faculty information, sports and class information, attendance and school budget information, some photographs, and class officers and clubs.
The Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.
The Tates Creek Junior High School yearbook contains the photographs of students, clubs, sports teams, staff, and teachers of the school.
The Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.
McCauley, Jo
The Mortonian semi-annual student magazine contains the names of students and faculty, and includes athletics, academics, homerooms, some student poetry, and brief student biographies.
The Lexington Public Library believes this item is in the public domain and has no known US Copyright restrictions; however, it may be subject to rights of privacy, publicity, or other restrictions.