Information and Procedures

The Filson Historical Society is always interested in learning about material that might be appropriate additions to its collection. If you have material of a historical nature - letters, documents, portraits, books, photographs, maps, etc. - you would like to talk with a Filson staff member about please contact one of the following:

For manuscripts, photographs, prints, ephemera, portraits, artifacts, etc. contact Curator of Special Collections James Holmberg at (502) 634-8846 or holmberg@filsonhistorical.org.

For books, pamphlets, maps, and other printed material contact Head Librarian Judith Partington at (502) 635-5083 or judithfc@filsonhistorical.org.   

For monetary donations please click the button below.

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