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Confederate pension application packet submitted by widow on January 2, 1922 - scanned

Confederate pension application packet submitted by soldier on May 6, 1912 - scanned

"Mountain Creek Home," Photo 0780, undated- scanned Black and white image showing a countryside with a tiny stream traveling through. At the end of the stream is a wooded section with a small cabin.

"Mountain Creek Home," Photo 0780 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0780. There is handwriting on the side that reads: "Hell-fer-Sarten Creek, tributary of Kentucky River." In the Bottom right corner is a stamp imprint that reads "Copyright Caufield & Shouk inc Louisville, Ky."

"World War Veteran's Memorial Bridge," Photo 0782, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a metal truss bridge over a river-way. Cars appear to be crossing on. In the background are industrial buildings with high smokestack chimneys.

Swinging Bridge, Breathitt County, Photo 0781, undated- scanned Black and white image showing a wooden rope bridge across a river. There is a woman crossing to the forested area on the other side.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0783, undated- scanned Black and white image showing a river cutting through a woodland countryside.

"World War Veteran's Memorial Bridge," Photo 0782 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0782. An typed caption is glued to the back that reads "Bridge re-united Covington and Newport, toll free. It was built by the Kentucky State Highway Department at a total approximate cost of $287,780.67. which funds were obtained from the National Highway Recovery Act, and replaces the Old Fourth Street Bridge. The completion of this bridge is a culmination of years of effort to make of Northern Kentucky a solid unit. This unification means doubled strength, harmony, and influence and assures Northern Kentucky of rightful place to which its wealth, its energy, and its population entitle it."

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0784, undated- scanned Black and white image showing a river cutting through a wooded countryside.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0783 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0783.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0785, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a river cutting through wooded countryside.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0785 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0785.

"River at Boonesboro, Kentucky," Photo 0786, undated, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a river next to a wooded landscape. Traveling across the river is a small boat.

"River at Boonesboro, Kentucky," Photo 0786 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0786. There is a makers mark stamp that reads "Photo by Lafayette Studio Lexington, KY." in the center.

"Birdseye View of Covington Taken from Carew Tower, Cincinnati Showing Suspension Bridge and Entrance to Dixie's Gateway, Photo 0787, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a city divided by a river. A suspension bridge crosses the river to allow for traffic to travel between the two.

"General View of Covington, Kentucky taken from the Carew Tower in Cincinnati facing south, showing the Suspension Brdige and the entrance to Dixie's Gateway, Covington," Photo 0788, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a city divided by a river. A suspension bridge crosses the river to allow for traffic to travel between the two.

"General View of Covington, Kentucky taken from the Carew Tower in Cincinnati facing south, showing the Suspension Brdige and the entrance to Dixie's Gateway, Covington," Photo 0788 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0788.

Thrasher Stern-wheeler on Ohio River at Paducah, Photo 0789 (back), 1926- scanned Back of photograph 0789. Written in pencil on the back reads "A 'thrasher' stern-wheeler on the Ohio at Paducah-parking(?) loaded barges"

Thrasher Stern-wheeler on Ohio River at Paducah, Photo 0789, 1926- scanned Black and white photograph showing several barges loaded with wood and trees being pushed by a Riverboat on a river-way. Handwritten in white ink along the bottom reads "Transporting Ties in the Ohio River Paducah, Kentucky '26 Sacra photo."

"Boone Tunnel on Ky River at 'Brooklyn' Bridge," Photo 0790, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a cliff side with a tunnel carved through for road traffic. To the left stands two women next to a Ford Model T automobile.

"Ohio River below Cloverport," Photo 0791, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a river crossing through farmland.

"Ohio River below Cloverport," Photo 0791 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0791.

"Pump Boat of West Kentucky Coal Company on Ohio River," Photo 0793, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a small pump boat docked against a shoreline. Written on the side of the boat reads "West Kentucky Coal Company Boat No. 18."

"Ohio River - Guard Wall Extension, Lock No. 46.," Photo 0792, October 26, 1938- scanned Black and white photograph showing the creation of six tub structures in a river. Off in the distance is a short water fall. Below the image is the caption, "War Department U. S. Engineer Office Louisville District. Ohio River - Guard Wall Extension, Lock No. 46. View upstream of cells Nos. 1 to 5, in place. Template at left. Pioneer Contract Co., Inc., Contractor - Contract No. W559eng.-427. OL46-2 10-26-38"

"Ohio River - Guard Wall Extension, Lock No. 46.," Photo 0792 (back), October 26, 1938- scanned Back of photograph 0792. Handwritten in pencil on the back reads "Sock at Owensboro, Ky."

"Ohio River at Caseyville," Photo 0794, undated- scanned Black and white image showing barges sitting on a shoreline. On the other side of the river are various river boats.

"Ohio River at Caseyville," Photo 0794 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0794.

"U. S. Coastguard boat in flood of '37 at Jackson Caseyville," Photo 0795, 1937- scanned Black and white photograph showing a coast guard boat traveling through a flooded city.

"U. S. Coastguard boat in flood of '37 at Jackson Caseyville," Photo 0795 (back), 1937- scanned Back of photograph 0795.

"Licking River Valley," Photo 0796, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a wooded landscape.

"Flood scene, Paducah (1936)," Photo 0797, February 1937- scanned Black and white photograph showing a downtown city with flood waters almost reaching the top of the first levels of the buildings.

"Flood scene, Paducah (1936)," Photo 0797 (back), February 1937- scanned Back of photograph 0797.

"Statue of Chief Paducah," Photo 0798, Feburary 1937- scanned Black and white photograph in front of a flooded stone building. There is a statue of a Native American standing on a pedestal just out of the height of the flood. There is a discoloration at the base of the statue that shows that the waterline was higher at one point.

"Statue of Chief Paducah," Photo 0798 (back), Feburary 1937- scanned Back of photograph 0798.

WPA Division of Community Service- Writers' Project photographs, 1937-1940- scanned

Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, Photo 726 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 726.

"Boat Works, Paducah," Photo 0729 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 729.

"Ohio River (probably taken from lookout east of Owensboro," Photo 727, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a large waterway.

"Boat Works, Paducah," Photo 0729, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a waterway with the point of view from a dock. On the horizon line is the other side of the river that is covered with trees. A ferry floats on the river as well as a small boat.

"Ohio River (probably taken from lookout east of Owensboro," Photo 727 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 727.

Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, Photo 728 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 728.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0730, undated- scanned A black and white image that shows a grassy shoreline. A ferry is crossing the lock to the other side.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0730 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 730.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0731, undated- scanned A black and white photograph that is showing the lock structure on the river. The photograph was taken on a grassy shoreline.

Untitled, Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0731 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 731.

"River Scene," Photo 0732 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 732.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0733, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a large waterway.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0733 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 733.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0734, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a large waterway.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0734 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 734.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0735 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 735.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0736, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a large waterway.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0736 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 736.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0737, undated- scanned

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0737 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 737.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0739, undated- scanned

Untitled, Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0739 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 739.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0738 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 738.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0740, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a large waterway.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0740 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 740.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0741 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 741.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0742, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a large waterway.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0742 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 741.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0743, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a large waterway. Off in the distance a ferry is traveling down the river.

Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0743 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 743.

"River Scene," Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0744 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 744.

"River Scene," Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0745, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a waterway with the point of view from a dock. On the horizon line is the other side of the river that is covered with trees. Riverboats are next to the dock.

"River Scene," Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0745 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 745.

"River Scene," Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0746, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that is showing a waterway with the point of view from a dock. On the horizon line is the other side of the river that is covered with trees.

"River Scene," Rivers and Bridges, Photo 0746 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 746.

"Breaks of Sandy," Photo 0749, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a hilly landscape scene. Off in the distance is a faint impression of a waterway.

"County Highway Department Gravel Pump Boat in Ohio River near Wabash Island," Photo 0747 (back), undated- scanned Back of Photograph 0747.

"Beginning of Breaks of Sandy," Photo 0748, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a forested landscape.

"County Highway Department Gravel Pump Boat in Ohio River near Wabash Island," Photo 0747, undated- scanned Black and white image showing a very sandy dock. A Gravel pump Boat is traveling away from the shore as a dock structure pours gravel down a pipe into the water.

"Breaks of Sandy," Photo 0750, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a hilly landscape scene. Off in the distance is a faint impression of a waterway.

"Beginning of Breaks of Sandy," Photo 0748 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0748.

"View from Highway 60 taken One Mile above Hawesville showing river and part of Indiana," Photo 0751, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a river traveling through landscapes of forest and farmland.

"View from Highway 60 taken One Mile above Hawesville showing river and part of Indiana," Photo 0751 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0751.

"Hawesville & Cannelton Ferry in moonlight" (postcard), Photo 0752, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a ferry docked on a shore.

"Hawesville & Cannelton Ferry in moonlight," Photo 0752 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0752. An imprint of Postcard information is printed on the back.

"Breaks of Sandy," Photo 0753 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0753.

"A lowland Bluff River view in KY," Columbus Kentucky, Photo 0754, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a tall shoreline to a river.

"A lowland Bluff River view in KY," Columbus Kentucky, Photo 0754 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0754. Handwritten on the back of the photograph in the center is "Near Columbus Belmont Battlefield State Park."

"Where the Mississippi and Bluff meets in KY," Columbus Kentucky, Photo 0755, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing an heavily eroded high shoreline next to a river.