Filson Historical SocietyThe Filson Historical Society, founded in 1884, is a privately supported historical society dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the significant history and culture of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. They have served the public through their extensive and historic collections of original manuscripts, letters, diaries, photographs, architectural records, rare imprints, books, maps, newspapers, textiles, portraits, and other three dimensional items. Their collections form a regional educational resource that attracts national and international researchers.
https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/first-american-west.