Louisville Story Program

Projects

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  I'm Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville

  In the mid-20th century, a substantial body of gospel music was recorded and produced in Louisville, but today those recordings are in danger of being lost forever.

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  If You Write Me a Letter, Send It Here

  Louisville’s historic Russell neighborhood is in the midst of major redevelopment—almost $1 billion in investments. The neighborhood will be transformed, and its residents are documenting its history and culture through this book.

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  Available Light: Louisville Through the Lens of Bud Dorsey

  A book honoring the legacy of Bud Dorsey, West Louisville's most iconic photographer, produced in close collaboration with him.

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  The Defender: Special Edition of Louisville Magazine

  The Louisville Story Program guest-edits a special edition of the Louisville Magazine, sharing a selection photographs that honor the legacy of the Louisville Defender.

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  Better Lucky Than Good: Tall Tales and Straight Talk from the Backside of the Track

  A book documenting the unique and fascinating world of the backstretch of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, written by the people who work there.

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