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Speed, James Breckenridge (American businessman and philanthropist, 1844–1912)
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Note: Originally known as the J.B. Speed Memorial Museum, now colloquially referred to as the Speed by locals, is the oldest, largest, and foremost museum of art in Kentucky. Hattie Bishop Speed established the museum in memorial of her husband James Breckenridge Speed, a prominent Louisville businessman, art collector, and philanthropist. Ms. Speed set up the endowment to fund the museum, encouraging the museum to never charge admission.
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Speed, Hattie Bishop |
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(American philanthropist, 1858–1942) [500446030] |
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