Katherine Stout Bradley and Eugene Bradley were the children of John Nicholas Bradley, professor of Latin at Georgetown College, lecturer on Baptist theology, farmer, horse breeder, and businessman, and his wife Belle. Katherine was closely involved in efforts to clear Caleb Powers, convicted four times of conspiracy to assassinate William Goebel in 1900. Powers was twice given life sentences, and once was sentenced to death before being pardoned by Governor Augustus Willson in 1908. He was elected to Congress in 1910 and served four terms. Katherine Bradley coordinated fund-raising efforts while Powers was imprisoned, shipping books and copies of his speeches and keeping accounts. Powers wrote to her often, first as a grateful friend, then in a more romantic vein. Their relationship cooled after Powers' release and election to Congress, although they continued to exchange friendly letters for some time.
Eugene Bradley graduated from Georgetown in 1912 and received a master's degree in art from Yale University in 1913. After service in the photographic division of the Signal Corps during World War I, he returned to Georgetown and established a photography studio in conjunction with Katherine. They became known as Kentucky's leading photographers. Katherine later worked for several years as a court examiner in Scott county and became very involved in historic preservation projects.
From the description of Bradley family papers, ca. 1839-1962, 1903-1925 (bulk dates). (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13202343
