Industry

Deindustrialization in Louisville

Deindustrialization in Louisville

Dr. Axton focused on tobacco during the Depression years. He gives background on the tobacco industry in Kentucky and discusses the sale of tobacco and cigarettes during these years.

Baquie, former executive vice president of Brown-Forman and president of Canadian Mist division discusses marketing of distilled spirits, U.S. vs. Canadian regulations on the distilling industry, and size of distillery and its relation to sales.

Recounts memories of working at WHAS-Radio in Louisville, Ky. from 1964-1997. Baysinger recalls his first day of work, the Bingham family, and describes the design of studios and the duties of the job.

Recounts memories of working at WHAS-Radio in Louisville, Ky. from 1959-1984 and 2000-2012. Baysinger talks of his experiences with WHAS under the Bingham's ownership and then later of Clear Channel. Describes meeting Louis Coleman Jr. and getting his assistance in providing equal opportunity employment for the station.

Mr. Brown is chairman of the board of Brown-Forman, retired. He discusses family background, his own positions held in the company; financing of distillers in the 1930s, regulations of the industry; and marketing of distilled spirits.

Deindustrialization in Louisville

Deindustrialization in Louisville

Buckner, retired bank officer was involved in finance at Maker's Mark and other distilleries, discusses role in arranging financing of distilleries 1931 - 1970, especially Maker's Mark; his association with Bill Samuels, Sr. and the first mash ceremony.