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George Herbert Edwards Scrapbooks, 1916-1925 (K0483)
5 v, 11 f

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Scrapbooks kept by Edwards, Mayor of Kansas City, MO. Also correspondence, a wedding announcement for one of his daughters, and a memorial booklet for his mother.

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George Ehrlich and Sherry Piland Photograph Collection, 1972-1989 (P0664)
16 photographs

Images of Kansas City historic buildings, photographed ca. 1970s-1980s.

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George Ehrlich Papers, 1946-2002 (K0067)
65 c.f.

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Research and personal papers of Dr. George Ehrlich, professor of Art and Art History at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and authority on Kansas City regional architecture.

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Nancy Ehrlich Collection, 1892-1932 (P0013)
0.63 linear feet

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Original photos taken from "Frank James Photo Album", and photos of Marmaduke Military Academy buildings and students.

Raymond S. Elder Collection, 1846-2006 (K1141)
3 c.f.

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Elder is historian for the Kansas City Fire Museum. Includes reproductions of maps of the Kansas City area. Also books and articles written by Elder about the Kansas City, MO Fire Department and the history of the 8th Street Tunnel.

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Robert L. Elgin Research Collection, 1960-1993 (R1261)
2.1 cubic feet (65 folders)

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These are the research files of a civil engineer, surveyor, and historian from St. James in Phelps County, Missouri. The colletion includes reports, scale sketches, and photographs concerning the restoration of various historic sites in Missouri, charcoal iron furnace sites in Missouri, and prehistoric petroglyphs and pictograph sites in the Missouri Ozarks.

Bessie Elliott Letter, 1920 (C1635)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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The collection contains a letter to Margaret Bostian and Mrs. N. Rindskopf, Independence, Missouri, from Kansas City, Missouri, September 13, 1920. The letter includes notification of their election as representatives from Blue Township to the Women’s Division of the Jackson County Republican Committee.

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Jennie Ellis Postcard Collection, 1905-1917 (SP0075)
.2 cubic foot (2 folders, 62 postcards)

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The Jennie Ellis Postcard Collection contains postcards sent to Jennie (Raymond) Ellis and her family between 1905 and 1917. The postcards include images of various cities and landmarks throughout Missouri and the United States.

Arthur Wayland Ellison Scrapbooks, 1924-1993 (K0271)
1.2 c.f.

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Scrapbooks relating to the theater in Kansas City, particularly regarding plays in which Ellison performed as an actor. Index for 11 of the volumes.

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Elmwood Cemetery Plot Maps, Kansas City, Missouri, no date (K1346)
0.25c.f.

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The Elmwood Cemetery Plot Maps consist of two (2) oversize maps,
Section H, and Single Grave Section, Block H, of the cemetery. Elmwood Cemetery opened in 1872. Section H, situated in the cemetery's southwest corner, was designated as the Jewish section after its purchase by the Reform Jewish Congregation B'nai Jehudah in November 1872. Elmwood Cemetery's grounds were designed by landscape architect George Kessler, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Uriah Spray Epperson Papers, 1880-1930 (K0183)
0.2 c.f.

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Financial records, insurance policies, news clippings, photographs and other miscellaneous items relating to the personal finances and interests of Epperson, a prominent businessman and civic leader in Kansas City, MO, and his family.

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Elias Mayer Eppstein Diaries, 1880-1883 (K1134)
0.25 c.f.

Photocopies of part of Rabbi Eppstein's diaries dealing with his period in Kansas City, MO.

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Eppstein, Elias, "Kansas City Diary," 1880-1883, 1880-1883 (C2733)
0.19 cubic feet (9 folders)

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The collection contains a photocopy of the Kansas City portion of Rabbi Eppstein's diary. the diary comments on Jewish life in a city at this time, national and international events, and daily activities of rabbi.

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David H. Epstein and Judith Spitcaufsky Epstein Papers, 1912-1967 (K1018)
0.33 c.f.

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Family papers including photographs, newspaper clippings, Kansas City Jewish Chronicle issues, and family memorabilia from the on the Spitcaufsky and Epstein families.

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Samuel and Gertrude Epstein Papers, 1951-2000 (K1335)
5 c.f.

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Collection contains the papers of Samuel and Gertrude Epstein, members of the Kansas City Jewish community. Included is information regarding their business, Epstein's Kosher Foods, Inc. In addition, there is information related to the several Jewish congregations that the Epstein's were involved with including Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner, Congregation Beth Shalom, Kehilath Israel Synagogue, the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, and the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.

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Emmy Maria Eriksson Papers, 1934 (K0034)
0.08 c.f. (3 folders)

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Contains a letter addressed to unidentified individuals from Emmy Eriksson and a newspaper clipping written by Will Rogers. Additional material includes a handwritten, unpublished manuscript entitled, "In One of the Neutral Countries during the World War, 1914-1918," written by Eriksson.

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Robert S. Everitt Papers, 1915-1989 (K1155)
21 c.f.

Everitt was an architect and his wife Paulina Everitt an artist. Includes architectural drawings, specifications and related documents for buildings Everitt designed. Also personal papers: correspondence, memberships, printed materials, photographs and school documents.

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F.F.O.G. Spice Tin, no date (K1408)
0.01 cubic foot (1 item)

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The collection contains an undated metal spice tin (thyme) with an F.F.O.G. Brand label.

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William L. Fambrough, Sr. Photograph Collection, 1940-1970 (K0642)
2 c.f.

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Negatives and prints recording events and people taken by Fambrough, a Kansas City African-American professional photographer.

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Fandom in Missouri Collection , 1969-2006 (S0317)
2 cubic feet

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The Fandom in Missouri Collection is an artificial collection consisting of booklets, newsletters, and pamphlets documenting St. Louis's fandom subculture, which includes devotees of science-fiction, comic books, and television and movie series. This collection continues to have materials added; new additions are added at the end of the collection.

Frank A. Faxon Papers, 1900-1911 (K0074)
0.3 c.f.

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Speeches Faxon, a wholesale drug businessman and civic leader in Kansas City, MO, wrote and delivered. Also included is an unfinished autobiography of James C. Horton, a business partner of Faxon

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Jerome Fedeli Papers, 1875-1902 (K0742)
1 c.f.

Sketches, pen and ink, most colored, of designs for murals and interior decorations by Fedeli, noted artist. Also photographs of Fedeli's work or copies of artwork used for study; various news articles about him; diplomas, certificates, his marriage record, business cards, and a list of correspondence made when Fedeli was the Italian Consul in Kansas City; and the sash and belt from his Consul uniform.

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Sammie G. Feeback Film Collection, ca. 1970 (K0324)
0.5 c.f.

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Motion picture films taken by Feeback, a professional television cameraman in Kansas City, MO. The subjects of the film include, Old Westport, Volker Park, WHB, KMBZ and KCMO radio.

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Feingold Family Papers, 1928-1995 (K1268)
2.5 c.f.

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Family papers and photographs from the families of Bertha and Morris Feingold, Elaine and Harry Feingold, and Philip Feingold. Includes yearbooks, event programs, plaques, video, and photographs.

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Leo Feingold and Ida Rose Luke Feingold Papers, 1927-2012 (K0638)
11 c.f.

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Photographs, clippings, programs, scrapbooks, and books on childhood education and poetry relating to the lives, careers, and interests of the Feingolds.

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Fellowship House Association of Greater Kansas City Records, 1948-1979 (K0974)
0.12 c.f.

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The purpose of the Association was to promote mutual understanding, fellowship and respect among the people of the community. Includes meeting minutes and agendas, constitution and by-laws, programs, correspondence and other materials.

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John Titus Fetterman Papers, 1896 (K0224)
0.01 c.f.

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Holograph manuscript of one of poet, bookseller, librarian Fetterman's books, Tragedies and Comedies (Street Musings), or Joe and Jane's Adventures in Three Great Centers.

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Film Society of Greater Kansas City Records, 1991-2000 (K0765)
5 c.f.

Organizational records including minutes, printed material, clippings, newsletters, and other materials concerning the activities of the Film Society. Also files on the Society's annual Film Fests.

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Janice L. Finkelston Papers, 1960 (K1005)
0.08 c.f.

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Bat Mitzvah study phonograph records; J.P. Louis Funeral Home Yizkor booklet.

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Joseph Firestone Collection, 1935-2001 (K0796)
0.52 cubic foot (26 folders, 2 DVDs, 57 photographs, 2 oversize folders)

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The Joseph Firestone Collection contains materials primarily focused on Firestone’s affiliation with the Y-Bac Chapter of Masada, the Youth Zionist Organization of America. Additional collection materials include photographs, items related to Congregation Ohev Sholom, and programs for musical and theatrical performances in Kansas City, Missouri.

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First Baptist Church, Grandview, Missouri, Photographs, no date (P0676)
2 photographs

Photos of First Baptist Church in Grandview, MO

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First Christian Church (Independence, Mo.) Centennial History, 1935 (C1331)
0.003 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Brief historical sketch of the church, and program for the celebration held on July 4, 1935.

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First Christian Church (Independence, Mo.) Minutes, 1835-1845 (C1332)
0.03 cubic feet (1 volume)

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Church minutes and membership records.

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First Evangelical Convenant Church (Swedish Mission Church) Records, 1880-2001 (K0708)
17 c.f.

Organizational records for a Swedish community church. Includes administrative/financial records; photographs; printed and published material; general historical material; and audiotapes.

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First National Bank of Kansas City Collection, 1906-1961 (K0975)
0.25 c.f.

clippings, articles related to the history of the bank

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First Presbyterian Church (Independence, Mo.) Records, 1936-1948 (C1874)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Brief history of Cumberland Presbyterian Church traces major events from founding in 1826 to 1865, when church records were lost. Alphabetical list of church members, both black and white, from 1865. List of pastors to 1897. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church merged with the First Presbyterian Church in 1913.

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Joel D. and Annette M. Fish Papers, 1949 (K0881)
0.01 cubic foot (1 folder)

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The collection contains a program for the Kansas State Association B'nai B'rith Lodges Banquet in Topeka, Kansas on October 23, 1949.

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Pauline Stolov Fish and Sam Fish Papers, 1920-2007 (K1363)
4.5 c.f.

Materials related to the lives and family history of Pauline Stolov Fish and Sam Fish of Kansas City, Mo., consisting primarily of photo albums of their wedding, family and travels, in addition to local school annuals, and other printed materials

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James J. Fisher Papers, 1980 (K0840)
0.12 c.f. (3 folders)

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Fisher was a columnist for the Kansas City Star. Includes research notes and rough drafts for his newspaper columns and a history of the Kansas City Star.

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Bea Firestone Flam Collection, 1959-2008 (K0662)
5.75 c.f.

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The Bea Firestone Flam Collection contains a group photograph, a set of negatives, and Mrs. Firestone's obituary.

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Paul Flam and Marion Doris Lichtor Flam Papers, 1910-2006 (K1121)
12 c.f.

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Family papers and records relating to a Kansas City based tour service and various community activities of the Flams. Also family papers for the Lichtor family. Includes letters and postcards, journals, certificates, scripts, pilgrimage brochures, Beth Shalom programs/newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, and VHS cassettes.

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James John Flanagan Papers, 1930-1970 (K0731)
4 c.f.

Flanagan was a realtor and appraiser in Kansas City, MO for more than 60 years. Includes newspaper articles (Kansas City Star), appraisals, leases, photographs, and correspondence concerning real estate development, both commercial and residential, in Kansas City, MO.

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Christopher James Fleming Collection, no date (K0812)
3 c.f

Two linen subdivision maps of Kansas City, Missouri and a plat book for Kansas City.

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Jane Fifield Flynn Papers, 1978-1989 (K0737)
0.2 c.f.

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Flynn was director of the Kansas City, MO Landmarks Commission, a local historian and author. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, and photographs relating to work in historic preservation, particularly her efforts to save the Brookside Fire and Police Station and the General Hospital.

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Rebecca Foard Scrapbook, 1860-1880 (C3376)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, mostly of a philosophical nature, kept by a resident of Kansas City, MO.

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Folger and Associates Architectural Records, 1971-1995 (K0709)
20 c.f.

Records of a Kansas City architectural firm specializing in institutional buildings. Includes architectural drawings, specifications and job files, renderings, microfilm, and aperture cards.

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Folly Theater Records, 1953-1957 (K0121)
1 c.f.

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Business records for the theater when it operated primarily as a burlesque house. Information on salaries paid, utilities costs, commissions paid for securing entertainers, advertising expenses, and general operating expenses is included in the files. They do not include data on box office receipts, income, or correspondence with entertainers..

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Frank Stephen Ford Photograph Collection, 1896-1912 (K0712)
2 c.f.

Negatives taken by Ford, a talented amateur photographer. His subjects included outdoor pastoral scenes, streams and rivers, including a number of views of the Missouri River east of the ASB Bridge. Also portraits of family and friends, interiors of his home at 29th and Flora and other houses and buildings, and of a black servant (including some of his home) who worked for Ford's family.

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Fort Osage Records, 1808-1815 (K0147)
4 MR

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Correspondence, reports and other documents found in the National Archives pertaining to the establishment and operation of Fort Osage, near what is now Sibley, Missouri.

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Fort Osage Restoration Records, 1808-1979 (K0155)
.5 c.f. (MR)

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Correspondence relating to the reconstruction of Fort Osage by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department in consultation with the Native Sons of Greater Kansas City. Also research on the history of the Fort; reconstruction techniques and materials; and authentic artifacts, furniture, costumes, and artillery.

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