Collections

The Filson Historical Society maintains three collection departments: the library, special collections, and the museum. The following listing is a basic guide to where material is housed.

 

Library
  • Published materials
  • Maps
  • Geneology sources
  • Rare books and pamphlets

Cramer-The Navigator-1811

Zadok Cramer's 1811 edition of "The Navigator."

 

 

Special Collections

  • Manuscripts
  • Photos and prints
  • Sheet music
  • Scrapbooks
  • Theater programs
  • Broadsides

prospectus color 300 dpi

Rare 1807 prospectus published by Meriwether Lewis advertising for subscribers to his planned history of the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition.

 

 

Museum

  • Artwork
    • Portraits
    • Landscapes
    • Miscellaneous

Davenport, Patrick Henry-Robert and Julia Hord

Robert and Julia Pickett Hord by Patrick Henry Davenport, c. 1830.

 

  • Artifacts
    • Edged weapons
    • Firearms
    • Household
    • Canes
    • Fans

ClarkFamilyFootWarmer

Clark family foot warmer.

 

 

  • Textiles
    • Clothing
    • Quilts
    • Coverlets
    • Flags

quilt-a

Kentucky quilt, c. 1870.

 

  • Jewelry

jewelry-hair

Victorian era hair mourning jewelry.

 

  • Silver

silver award cupsilver julep cup

Silver cups made by John Kitts and Asa Blanchard.

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The Filson Historical Society
1310 S. Third Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 635-5083