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David S. Jacobs Collection, 1980, 2001 (K0923)
0.2 c.f.

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Two medical volumes edited by Dr. Jacobs.

Davida L. Jacobson and Harvey A. Jacobson Papers, no date (K0928)
0.02 cubic foot (2 folders, 1 photograph)

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The Davida L. Jacobson and Harvey A. Jacobson Papers contain a single photograph of two boys, Morris and Albert (relatives of Davida Jacobson), and a genealogical chart of the descendants of Hirsch Brenner, relatives of Harvey Jacobson.

Jason D. Jacobson and Amy H. Jacobson Papers, 1945-1949 (K1006)
0.16 c.f.

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Issues (some incomplete) of the Zionist newspaper The New Palestine.

Daniel Lewis James Papers, 1933-1939 (K0018)
0.37 c.f. (8 folders)

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Annotated manuscript drafts of plays, scripts and novel by renowned author and playwright, Daniel James

David A. James Papers, 1790-2008 (C4126)
5 cubic feet

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The research material of a hotel management instructor, whose work resulted in the publication Historic Hotels of Missouri: Hotels, Inns, and Taverns of 19th Century Missouri.

Emma Jane Krakauer Golden Collection, 1935-1939, 1988-1989 (K1415)
.5 c.f. (10 folders)

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The Emma Jane Krakauer Golden Collection contains materials primarily related to Emma’s education at Southwest High School, dated 1935 to 1939, as well as items related to her 50th class reunion.

Janssen Place Collection, 1912-1966 (K0739)
0.7 c.f.

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Abstracts, specifications, architectural drawings and other items relating to houses on Janssen Place in the Hyde Park historic area of Kansas City, MO.

Jefferson Davis Griffith Chapter-Association of Military Surgeons Records, 1936-1937 (K0112)
0.03 c.f.

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Correspondence (primary of Major E.H. Trowbridge MD, president of the chapter) and membership rosters for the chapter. They deal primarily with the organization of the chapter and efforts to secure the National Convention of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States for Kansas City.

Jeffrey L. Bruce and Company Records, 1972-2008 (K1258)
146.3 c.f.

Records of landscape and city planning company.

Brunton L. Jenkins Papers, 1967-2005 (K1251)
0.25 c.f.

collected materials concerning Carroll L. Jenkins, his band and relationship with Charlie Parker, Scott Robinson, articles by Carroll and Brunton Jenkins concerning KC Black Jazz History, and Charlie Parker

Chinyere Jenkins v. Kansas City Missouri School District Records, 1977-2000 (K0762)
360 c.f.

Defendant (Kansas City School District) records for the Kansas City Desegregation Case. Also included are records concerning Liddell v. Board of Education of City of St. Louis, MO shared with the attorneys for KCSD by the SLBOE attorneys.

J.W. Jenkins Sons Sheet Music, no date (K1423)
.01 cubic feet

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J.W. Jenkins Sons Sheet Music contains copies of sheet music for two separate piano pieces, published the firm J.W. Jenkins Sons Music Company in Kansas City, Missouri during the 19th century.

Randall Smith Jessee Collection, 1929-2015 (K1417)
12.5 c.f.

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The Randall Smith Jessee Collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, papers, photographs, speeches, and writings related to the career and life of Randall Smith Jessee, radio and TV personality in Kansas City. The collection also covers topics including his friendships with Harry S. Truman and Thomas Hart Benton, as well as his involvement with politics and travel.

Earle B. Jewell Papers, 1914-1977 (K0030)
2 c.f.

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Papers of an Episcopal minister in Kansas City, including many of his sermons, both in manuscript and printed form. Some of the sermons were delivered by Jewell weekly on the WDAF radio.

Jewish Community Archives (JCA) Photograph Collection, no date (K0447)
0.2 c.f.

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An artificial collection of photographs, postcards, pictures from various sources relating to the Jewish community in Greater Kansas City.

Jewish Community Archives of Greater Kansas City Records, 2004-2006 (K1275)
4 c.f.

Organizational records for the Jewish historical society. Includes meeting minutes, correspondence, promotional materials, and materials relating to exhibits.

Jewish Community Archives Oral History Project, no date (K0440)
0.25 c.f.

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Video and audio oral history interviews with member of the Jewish community in the Kansas City area.

Jewish Community Campus Oral History Collection, 1998-1999 (K0433)
1 c.f.

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Video and audio interviews with individuals in the Jewish community prominent in the development of the Campus.

Jewish Community Center Centennial Oral History Project, 2013 (K1286)
0.3 c.f.

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Oral histories of long standing members of the Jewish Community in Greater Kansas City, particularly relating to the Community Center.

Jewish Community Center Collection, 1945-1975 (K0743)
0.3 c.f.

Program brochures and photographs relating to the Jewish Community Center.

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 1934-1987 (KA2276)

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Photographs of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, its programs and participants.

Jewish Community Center's Boys' Varsity Basketball Team Photograph, 1945 (K0900)
0.01 c.f.

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Photograph of the Jewish Community Center varsity basketball team.

Jewish Community Center, Department of Cultural Arts Records, 1994-2007 (K0744)
9 c.f.

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Correspondence, committee minutes, artist portfolios, performers' information sheets, newspaper clippings, financial statements, event programs/flyers, and film press reviews relating to the activities of the Cultural Arts Department.

Jewish Federation and Council of Greater Kansas City Honor Roll Collection, 1948-1954 (K1378)
.01 c.f.

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The Jewish Federation and Council of Greater Kansas City Honor Roll Collection contains Honor Roll booklets for the Campaigns of the Jewish Federation and Council of Greater Kansas City dated 1948, 1950, and 1954.

Jewish Veterans Museum Association Records, 1944-2007 (K1010)
5 c.f.

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Organizational records of the Association including business and financial records, books, veterans' questionnaires, exhibit photographs, artifacts, and plaques.

Jewish War Veterans Mo-Kan #605 Post and Auxiliary Records, 1990-2008 (K1089)
0.45 c.f.

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Records of a local veterans group, and a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of veterans in the Greater Kansas City area. Includes photograph albums, burial flag, commander's hat, pin, and seal.

Jewish Women International "Dolls for Democracy" Collection, 1951-1995 (K0745)
6 c.f.

Handmade dolls and organizational files for the Heart of America Chapter 527 of B'Nai B'rith Women's ""Dolls for Democracy"" program.

John Wall's Moving and Storage Company Slides, 1950 (P0289)
2 photographs

Two color slides showing the storefront of the John Wall's Moving and Storage Company. Located at either 908 Truman Road or 2021 Forrest, Kansas City MO, circa 1950s.

Herman A. Johnson Papers, 1971 (K0962)
0.2 c.f.

Architectural drawings of Johnson's residence at 2632 West Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, MO.

John Litt Johnson Speech, 1860 (K0219)
0.01 c.f.

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Speech by an ex-mayor of Kansas City in defense of the policies of the Republican Party and support for the election of Abraham Lincoln before the Civil War

Niel Melvin Johnson Papers, 1830-2007 (K0963)
4.2 c.f.

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Research, oral histories, and manuscript materials collected and created by Johnson, archivist and historian, on Swedish-Americans in Kansas City.

Louisa Poteet Johnston Oral Interviews, 1975 (K0488)
0.1 c.f.

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Interviews with Johnston, granddaughter of Alexander Majors, and owner/promoter of the Alexander Majors Historic House and Museum.

Louisa Poteet Johnston Papers, 1850-2000 (K0650)
30 c.f.

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Letters, newspapers, clippings, research and writings, and other materials from great-granddaughter of Alexander Majors concerning the Russell, Majors, and Waddell Freighting company and the Majors Home.

Paul Nugent Johnstone Papers, 1956-1967 (K0138)
0.3 c.f.

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Scrapbook kept by Johnstone, a noted physician in Kansas City, MO, of news clippings, correspondence and other material, and the professional reaction to his article, "Studies in the Etiology and Treatment of Acute Renal Failure."

Jolly Anglers Hunting and Fishing Club Records, 1954-1972 (K0644)
0.2 c.f.

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Minute books, correspondence, writings and ephemera related to this Swedish social club.

Burnam R. Jones Papers, 1897-1966, 2011 (C4405)
0.4 cubic feet (7 folders)

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This collection features papers by or pertaining to the life of World War I veteran Burnam R. Jones. There are photographs taken in France as well as photographs from his life before and after the war. There are sketches done by Jones and several memoirs typed by Jones.

Katherine Jones Collection, 1974-1988 (KA2587)
1 cubic foot

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The Katherine Jones Collection contains newspapers, negatives, slides, and photographs created by Jones while attending the Kansas City Art Institute and the University of Missouri and interning with the Kansas City Star, Grand Rapids Press, and Seattle Times.

Robert Valentine Jones Architectural Records, 1908-1909 (K0416)
3 c.f.

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Architectural drawings of homes in the Squire Manor development in Kansas City, MO built for Jones, the developer.

Harris S. Joseph Papers, 1924-2000 (K0954)
0.5 c.f.

Joseph was active with the Boy Scouts of America for over thirty years, serving as a scoutmaster for Troops 61 and 2. Includes photographs, anniversary booklets, programs, flyers, pins, and clothing related to Boy Scout troop 61.

Henry Lee Jost Papers, 1898-1958 (K0270)
6.5 c.f.

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Jost, an attorney, was mayor of Kansas City, Missouri and U.S. Congressman. Personal and professional correspondence, records of Jost's legal cases, scrapbooks, certificates, and photographs.

Journeymen Tailors' Union of America Local No. 64, Kansas City Records, 1892-1914 (K1276)
0.1 c.f.

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Meeting minutes, issues of "The Tailor," the official journal of the union, a bill of prices, and an advertisement for the Custom Tailors Union Label.

Eleanor Parelman Judd Papers, 1928-1990 (K0943)
0.08 c.f.

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Judd attended Beth Shalom elementary school. She was honored by the Denver Allied Jewish Community Council for her work with the Kansas City Federation. Includes diplomas, awards, and family photographs.

Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri Records, 1914-2000 (K0365)
35 c.f.

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Organizational records of this philanthropic and service organization. Includes minutes, newsletters, directories, yearbooks, information on various community agencies supported by the organization through the work of its members.

Norman Benjamin Kahn Papers, 1939-2011 (K1270)
3 c.f.

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Kahn was a businessman, entrepreneur, community leader, supporter of the arts, and contributor to Jewish and community causes. Includes correspondence, reports and other materials relating to the Kansas City Philharmonic and Kansas City Symphony and other organization in which he was involved.

Sybil K. Kahn Papers, no date (K1289)
4.5 c.f.

Albert Kalikow and Betty Pucker Kalikow Papers, 1961-2001 (K0858)
0.2 c.f.

Cookbooks, stationery, business cards, labels, a sign, a bag, an apron, and photocopies of a menu and magazine clippings for the Betty Kalikow Catering Company.

Elinor Fox Kamen Papers, 1940-1943 (K0944)
0.5 c.f.

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Radio scripts and other documents relating to Kamen's career in radio broadcasting while working on the radio programs "The Little Red Schoolhouse" and "Women in the News."

Kansas City "Alternate News" Collection, 1982-1985 (K0193)
0.57 c.f. (16 folders)

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Scattered issues of a weekly newsletter published in Kansas City, MO, directed to the gay and lesbian community.

Kansas City (MO) School District Desegregation Clippings, 1961-1999 (K1024)
1 c.f.

Newspaper clippings from Kansas City area newspapers concerning the Kansas City School District desegregation efforts.

Kansas City Academy of Medicine Records, 1890-1924 (K0187)
0.1 c.f.

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A history and minutes of the Academy, a competitor to the Jackson County Medical Society. Photographs, a calendar and a program are also included.