Kansas City Manuscript Collections

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K0808 Molly Levey Gilgus Papers 1916-2012

Personal papers including correspondence, speeches, certificates and awards, newspaper clippings, and photographs of Gilgus, an active member of B'nai B'rith Women (Jewish Women International).

K0809 Boy Scout Troop #61 Collection 1917-2001

75th Anniversary commemorative book, scrapbooks, publications, printed materials and photographs concerning the sole surviving Jewish sponsored Boy Scout Troop in Kansas City.

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K0810 William H. Schlosberg and Marjorie E. Schlosberg Papers 1985

This collection consists of two photographs of David Schlosberg and friends in preschool and as teenagers.

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K0811 Beth Ripley Lyon and Leslie Michael Lyon Papers 1890-1998

Papers and photographs of the Lyon/Barnett and extended families. Includes correspondence, diaries, genealogy notes, legal documents, and photographs.

K0812 Christopher James Fleming Collection no date

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

K0813 Roger Bennett Kraft Architectural Records Collection 1980-2010

Architectural drawings, project files, photographs and supporting documents relating to new structures and renovations designed by Kraft, a Kansas City architect/artist known for his creative use of space and design.. Also drawings and files relating to furniture also designed by Kraft.

K0814 P. Hardin and Son Records 1835

Scrapbook of late 19th -century clippings pasted in a financial book of a firm located in West Point, Kentucky.

K0815 McCormick Property Collection 1936-1964

Files relating to the purchase of land and the building a house owned by McCormick, an accountant, at 441 E. 65th Street, Kansas City, MO. It includes the Abstract of Title, correspondence, Deed of Trust, and receipts.

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K0816 Kansas City Online Users Group (KCOUG) Records 1978-1986

Correspondence, notes, newsletters, directories, minutes of KCOUG, whose purpose was to foster a community among local online computer users of library services. Also information of other library groups

K0817 Western District, Missouri Federation of Teachers Records 1974-1983

Organizational records of a western Missouri teachers union. Includes correspondence, reports, newspapers clippings, photographs, and other documents related to the activities and concerns of the union.

K0818 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Records 1974-1993

The Squadron was based at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri providing specialized medical attendants and equipment for in-flight care of patients. Includes annual reports and unit histories, photographs, training manuals, and magazines and publications for Air Force personnel.

K0819 John Milton Smither Papers 1920-1968

Smither was known as the "dean of Kansas City poets" and a poetry teacher at the Nelson Gallery. Includes copies of his books, and works and those of other local authors; teaching records and material; photographs; newspapers and magazine clippings; and correspondence.

K0820 Allen Chapel A.M.E. Collection 1959-1982

The Allen Chapel A.M.E. Collection contains files related to Hazel Browne Williams’ service as a board member of the African American church in Kansas City, Missouri. The collection includes church bulletins and programs, correspondence, board and financial reports, newsletters, conference information, newspaper clippings, and board minutes.

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K0821 Sigma Alpha Iota Alumnae Chapter Records 1946-2001

Scrapbooks and correspondence relating to activities of the music sorority.

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K0822 Harry S. Truman National Historic Site Report no date

Historic Structures Report on the Truman Home in Independence, MO.

K0823 Robert B. Bloomgarten Architectural Records 1950-1994

Architectural drawings, photographs, project files, and other documents relating to Bloomgarten's career as an architect in Kansas City, MO.

K0824 Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Greater Kansas City Records 1925-2002

The Association is a social group for college sorority alumnae engaged in philanthropic work. Organizational records including minutes, financial records, rush materials, committee reports, and photos and newspaper clippings. Also information on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its effect on sororities.

K0825 Wight and Wight Architectural Records 1904-1952

Architectural drawings, business papers, and photographs from the premier pre-World War II architects of Kansas City, MO. also of furnishings designed by W.D. Wight.

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K0826 Watkins Woolen Mill Oral History Project 1934-1988

The Watkins Woolen Mill Oral History Project collection contains correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper articles, and research concerning Watkins Woolen Mill and the Watkins Mill Association, as well as oral history interviews conducted with Lee Oberholtz, secretary and founding member of the Watkins Mill Association.

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K0827 Alonzo Gentry Papers 1901-1967

The papers of Alonzo Gentry contain information about Gentry's career as an architect, primarily in the Kansas City area and pertain to particular buildings he designed as well as correspondence with clients. Also included are certificates awarded to Gentry, newspaper clippings relating to Gentry and members of his family, and numerous photographs of Gentry and his architectural projects.

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K0828 William Coleman Branton Papers 1943-1985

Personal papers of Branton, prominent attorney and civic leader in Kansas City, MO. Includes Photographs, correspondence, records and other papers relating to Branton's military duty, legal practice, banking career, civic activities, and personal life

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K0829 Robert McClure Snyder Family Collection 1905-1964

Scrapbook, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and ephemera regarding the Snyder Family, Ha Ha Tonka, Junior League, and Kansas City.

K0830 Tom Collins Papers 1908-1985

Collins was a noted humorist and author. Includes newspaper clippings, brochures, magazines, photographs and a phonograph record relating to Collins career.

K0831 Westport Tomorrow Records 1907-1989

Organizational records of a business and neighborhood association coalition in Kansas City, MO. includes correspondence, business and financial papers and newsletters. also newspaper and historical articles concerning the Westport area as well as newsletters, correspondence and articles relating to other neighborhood associations.

K0832 Naturalization Council Metropolitan Area Kansas City Collection 1938-1986

The organizational records of the Council includes monthly reports, statements, minutes, educational materials, correspondence, awards, office files, scrapbooks, and photographs related to its activities to assist immigrants to the city.

K0833 Women's Division, Kansas City Philharmonic Association Records 1950-1990

Organizational records of the Women's auxiliary for the Philharmonic orchestra. Includes minutes, correspondence, scrapbooks, financial records, and newsletters and newspaper clippings.

K0834 Kansas City Archaeological Society Papers 1962-1988

Organizational records including minutes, membership files, reports, correspondence and other documents related to activities of the chapter.

K0835 Marion A. Trozzolo Papers 1951-1989

Papers of Trozzolo, businessman, inventor, and leader in the re-development and revival of the River Quay District of Kansas City, MO. Includes clippings, photographs, correspondence, business records, abstracts, court transcripts, posters, and his book, "Tales of River Quay".

K0836 Albert George Woodward Papers 1849, 1925

Notebook (1849) for an induction ceremony for Weston [MO] Royal Arch Chapter of Masons; Christmas cards, and National Indian War Veteran membership dues receipt.

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K0837 Helen Rowe Henze Papers 1947-1970

Newspaper clippings of reviews and poems and articles written by Henze, a Kansas City poet. Also drafts and corrections of her poetry, manuscript copies of short stories written but not published and biographical material.

K0838 Betz Family Collection 1981

This collection contains a small booklet written by Annette Betz entitled "The Home of Carl Betz and Louise Wittig Betz." The booklet is a retelling of her family history, focusing on Annette's childhood, and her memories of her father, Carl, and her mother, Louis.

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K0839 Heart of America Labor Council Collection 1921-1967

Miscellaneous historical files including photographs, badges, minutes, and records of various unions in Kansas City.

K0840 James J. Fisher Papers 1980

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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K0841 Suzanne Statland Papers 1950-1978

Statland was involved in several Kansas City area historical, social and educational groups in Kansas City. Includes organizational files for the UMKC Friends of the Library, Historic Kansas City Foundation, Landmarks Commission, and Future Alternatives. Also research and speeches relating to human resources and relations, as well as various issues, such as parking and the environment.

K0842 Independence, Missouri Fire Department Records 1894-1946

Photocopied ledger book recording fires that occurred: date, time, address, description of the fire, the losses, and origin of the fire.

K0843 John Douglas Patrick Collection 1961-1989

The collection contains articles, press releases, and photographs regarding the exhibition of Patrick's most famous painting Brutality, at the Broadway Valentine Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

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K0844 Paul Eugene Williams Papers 1967-1995

Book reviews, articles, research notes, explanatory notes, interviews, clippings, and correspondence of Williams, a Kansas City poet and author. Also material from various wildlife organizations, newsletters, biographical material and an anthology of poetry by the Russian poet, Marina Cvetaeva compiled by Williams.

K0845 Mary Rose Shaughnessy Collection 1930

Photocopy of a brochure of photographs of houses designed by Clarence E. Shepard, Kansas City architect. Includes house owners' names and addresses.

K0846 Samuel William James Collection 1898, 1904

Photocopies of photographs of James, lieutenant in the Spanish-American War and later the National Guard, in uniform. Also a reenactment of a firing squad.

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K0847 Mike W. McClurg Photograph Collection 1895-1995

Glass plate negatives taken in the Rockville, Bates County, MO area and the Kansas City area. Primarily document rural and agricultural activities.

K0848 William L. Bruning Papers 1955-2003

Pamphlets, brochures, magazines, advertising for homes sales and developments in the Kansas City area.

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K0849 Paul Joseph Revitt Papers 1940-1990

Personal and professional papers of Revitt, professor in the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Includes research and final drafts of his master's thesis and doctoral dissertation and other articles and books; daily expense books and diaries; travel scrapbooks; and printed, and published material.

K0850 Interstate Securities Company Records 1969-1971

Three notebooks containing copies of the Interstatements, a company magazine from Vol.1, edition 1 to Vol. 12, edition 13 and News releases for 1969, 1970, and 1971.

K0851 Maurice L. Ommerman Papers 1945

Abstract of property, 4328 Virginia, Kansas City, MO.

K0852 Caroline Isabelle Dougherty Campbell Papers 1946-1953

Campbell was active in the Order of the Purple Heart, based on the award given her son, William Stanley Campbell, who was killed in the Philippines in World War II. Includes a program, "Military Order Purple Heart Fourth Zone Conference" and a photograph of group with Military Order Purple Heart.

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K0853 Astronomical Society of Kansas City Records 1983-1991

Includes an incomplete set of the newsletter, "Cosmic Messenger" and revised bylaws, membership registration and questionnaire, brochures, an observation calendar, and meeting invitations.

K0854 Aaron Robert Parelman and Sandra Katz Parelman Papers no date

The Aaron Robert Parelman and Sandra Katz Parelman Papers contain a single photograph of co-owner Ben Katz inside Katz Hat Works, at 9th and McGee Streets in Kansas City, Missouri.

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K0855 Acadamie Lafayette Collection 1990-1999

Materials documenting the process of creating the French language immersion charter school in Kansas City, MO. Includes information about the school; the charter, board, and financial records; the Kansas City School District; and other research materials.

K0856 Ad Hoc Group Against Crime Records 1986-2000

Organizational records of the Ad Hoc Group including minutes, reports, financial records, printed and published materials, clippings, and photographs.

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K0857 After Action Report, Third Army 1944-1945

Third Army, Volume 1 - The Operations, Volume 2 - Staff Section Reports, August 1, 1944 - May 9, 1945

K0858 Albert Kalikow and Betty Pucker Kalikow Papers 1961-2001

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.

K0859 Alan Jay Chapman Papers 1953-1969

The Alan Jay Chapman Papers contains issues of the Milgram "Hi Neighbor! News," newspaper clippings featuring Milgram ads, and a guestbook for the All American Food Fair.

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K0860 Alan Dupree Wheat Papers 1982-1924

Congressional files of US Representative Alan Wheat. Includes press releases, newsletters, correspondence, Member's Individual Voting Records, office files, calendars, speeches, photographs, and videotapes.

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K0861 Albert Brownstein Memoir 1965

Memoir, "A Letter to My Grandchildren," recounting Brownstein's life and family, including a period in Kansas City.

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K0862 Albert Copaken Collection 1917

Leather-bound Bible presented to Y.M.H.A. and Y.W.H.A. by the young Women's Hebrew Association in memory of Alfred Benjamin (1859-1923)

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K0863 Albert Irving Goller Papers 1941-1998

Goller was a principle with the Vile-Goller Fine Arts Printing & Lithographing Company and a civic leader in the Kansas City Jewish Community. Photographs, newspapers, films, VHS video tapes, newspaper clippings, letters, cards, invites, certificates, high school and college yearbooks, commemorative booklets.

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K0864 Albert L. Reeves, Jr. Papers 1930-1957

Reeves was an attorney and U.S. Representative from Missouri's 5th District. Includes correspondence, clippings, speeches and articles related to his election campaign, his congressional term and his campaign for re-election. Also his service in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II.

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K0865 Aletha Schultz Simon Papers 1942-2012

Personal papers of a Kansas City native, active in many civic and Jewish communal organizations. Includes board and committee minutes, lesson plans, exhibit notes, forms, programs, flyers, stationary, a calendar, a directory, handbooks, articles, brochures, and newspaper clippings of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism, Beth Shalom Sisterhood, and the Museum Without Walls. Also materials for Beth Shalom, National Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Community Center, Midwest Center For Holocaust Education, and the Eureka Fishing Club.

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K0866 Alexander Finance Company Records 1941-1968

Correspondence, financial records, and tax return records for the Finance Company affiliated with Alexander's furniture store in Kansas City, MO.

K0867 Alfred Hart Lighton Collection 1924-1992

Business and financial records of Woolford Farm and Stables, owned by Herbert M. Woolf; financial records of Woolford Realty Company; and materials concerning Woolf Brothers and members of the Woolf and Lighton families.

K0868 Alice Bernice Greer Winter Papers 1944-1996

The Alice Bernice Greer Winter Papers contain draft manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other materials of Winter, a Kansas City novelist and short story author.

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K0869 Alice Rostov Bordy Papers 1979-2002

The Alice Rostov Bordy Papers contain administrative papers from 1979 to 1980 for Menorah Medical Center. This collection also includes a 2001-2002 Beth Shalom remembrance booklet, a Beth Shalom Men's Club luncheon discussion booklet, and a clipping from the 1956 edition of the Kehilath Israel News.

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K0870 Alpha Chi Omega-Mu Mu Chapter Records 1947-1997

Chapter of a national women's fraternity that enriches the lives of members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning, and service. Organizational records of the chapter includes Minutes, presidents' files, treasurers' files, annual reports, committee files, publicity, newsletters, correspondence, and scrapbooks.

K0871 Alpha Delta Pi Parents Club Scrapbooks 1953-2009

The Club provides tangible and monetary support to the Alpha Delta Pi sorority chapter. Includes Scrapbooks concerning activities of the organization containing newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs.

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K0872 American Fixture Company Records 1921-1956

Full size shop drawings and other supporting drawings for a variety of building details designed and constructed by the American Fixture Company of Kansas City, MO

K0873 American Liquors, Inc. Records 1932-1938

Two ledgers of closed accounts, c. 1932-1938.

K0874 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)-Greater Kansas City Chapter Records 1972-1993

Organization records of the ASPA Awards Committee including meeting announcements and summaries, nominations, and notices of award recipients. Also videotapes of workshops and seminars.

K0875 Americans for Israel and Torah (AMIT) Collection 1930-2007

AMIT educates and cares for Israel's youth, including the most vulnerable children in Israel. Organizational records for the Kansas City, Missouri Nitzanim chapter of the Mizrachi Women's Organization of America and its evolution into the Americans for Israel and Torah (AMIT) organization. Includes reports, manuals, newspaper clippings, programs, newsletters, booklets and pamphlets, correspondence and speeches, banners, and photographs.

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K0876 Amy Bradfield Sefrit Letters 1976-1993

Sefrit's letters document the life of a rural Missouri farm family in Atchison County, MO. She writes about the daily life of her family, her husband's work and the activities and development of her children. Also her work as a substitute teacher in the local schools, condition of the crops, weather, and news of other family members.

K0877 Lillian Kranitz-Sanders Papers 1982

A history of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra based on oral histories conducted by Lilian Kranitz (1923-2007).

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K0878 Angelo Louis Bongino Collection 1934-1997

Research and personal papers of Bongino relating to the Italian community in the Northeast Kansas City, particularly Holy Rosary Church. Includes Bongino's published articles, photographs, and video.

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K0879 Angus McCallum Architectural Records 1960-1973

Architectural drawings of Kansas City area buildings designed by McCallum and firms with which he was associated.

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K0880 Anita R. Daniels Papers 1949

Photocopy of group composite photo of the ""Rattlers 1949"".

K0881 Joel D. and Annette M. Fish Papers 1949

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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K0882 Annie Lee Fulton Papers 1889

The Annie Lee Fulton Papers contains two certificates awarded to Fulton, one from the University of Kansas City School of Oratory and another from the Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle.

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K0883 Israel Defense Forces Commanders Poster 1967

Poster of The Israel Defense Forces commanders.

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K0884 Arnold Lester Coppaken and Helen Glass Coppaken Papers 1943-1975

The Arnold Lester and Helen Glass Coppaken collection contains graduation programs, a certificate of Mr. Coppaken's, newspaper clippings, and photographs of Mrs. Coppaken and friends.

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K0885 Arthur E. Asel Papers 1971-1992

Asel was a Kansas City, MO Councilman for the Sixth District and chaired several committees. Includes his district news releases, news articles and letters to the Kansas City Star, and other organizational materials.

K0886 Association for Evolutionary Economics (AFEE) Records 1964-1998

Organizational records of the Association including bylaws, reports, brochures, and correspondence, and publications.

K0887 Association for Institutional Thought (AFIT) Records 1979-1998

Organizational records of the Association including constitution, membership lists, election ballots, brochures, and correspondence. Also articles published by members of the group.

K0888 Auerbach Family Papers 1980

The Auerbach family owned the Bell Street Mama's restaurant at 1726 West 39th St. in Kansas City, MO. Includes a Bell Street Mama's menu.

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K0889 Balot and Agron Family Papers 1937-1993

Reunion booklet, the Agron-Eisberg Chronicle, containing family tree, photographs and family history.

K0890 Barbara S. Goldansky Papers 1964-1989

Goldansky served as president of B'nai B'rith Women Beth Horon Chapter No. 42. Includes B'nai B'rith Women scrapbooks and programs.

K0891 Barbara S. Manion Papers 1950

photograph

K0892 Bayard M. Grant Collection 1915-2005

Collection consists of various business documents that Grant used as a commercial real estate agent. These include correspondence, lease agreements, legal documents, appraisals, and pamphlets. Also included in the collection are the documents from the many local and national organizations in which Grant was active. Of particular interest are the papers for Kansas City Jazz Inc., which Grant was president for several years, and the pamphlets and correspondence for Future Farmers of America (FFA).

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K0893 Sophie Beatrice ""Bee"" Kurs Sherman Papers 1941-1986

The Sophie Beatrice "Bee" Kurs Sherman Papers contain columns, scripts, and song lyrics written by Bee Sherman, a member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, as well as a certified copy of Sherman's birth record, a photograph, and two newspaper clippings.

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K0894 Benjamin Mathew Powers Papers 1916-1965

Powers was Assistant City Counselor and on several occasions served as acting City Manager of Kansas City, MO. Includes files relating to City legal actions. Also files from the Union Electric Land condemnations for Bagnall Dam and receivership files, including two circuit court cases for the Commercial Savings Co. & related entities.

K0895 Bernadine Rose Morast Dunn Scrapbook 1925-1937

Scrapbook containing clippings and programs from musicals, operas, recitals, and other local performances.

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K0896 Bernard (Bud) Louis Krasne Family Papers 1964-2009

Correspondence, genealogical research, newspaper clippings, business cards, digital materials, and photographs pertaining to Bud and Millie Krasne and their daughter Barbara.

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K0897 Bernice M. Max Papers 1920-2002

Photographs of Max and her family.

K0898 Betty Lipsitz Bikson Family Papers 1916-2000

Personal papers of Bikson including newspaper clippings, magazines, photographs, certificates, and family history.

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K0899 B'nai B'rith Women St. Joseph, MO Chapter 276 Records 1964-1965

Scrapbook of the activities of the B'nai B'rith Women, Chapter 276, of St. Joseph, MO.

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K0900 Jewish Community Center's Boys' Varsity Basketball Team Photograph 1945

Photograph of the Jewish Community Center varsity basketball team.

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K0901 Book Lovers' Club Records 1915-2011

Organizational records of the oldest African American women's club in Kansas City. Includes minutes, yearbooks, meeting programs, photographs, financial records, and other related materials.

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K0902 Brookside Business Association Records 1938-2003

Organizations records including minutes; financial records; correspondence; magazines, newspapers, and newspaper clippings; newsletters, flyers, and programs; event planning for the St. Patrick's Day parade, Halloween, and the Brookside Art Fair; photographs and audiovisuals.

K0903 Bryant Building Collection 1917-1966

Business records including leases, insurance policies, and various contracts related to the building in downtown Kansas City, MO. Also documents concerning the last will and testament of Harriet M. Bryant (1849-1920), owner of the Harriet M. Bryant Realty and Improvement Company.

K0904 Carl Lipoff and Adele Goodman Lipoff Family Papers 1991

The Carl Lipoff and Adele Goodman Lipoff Family Papers contain a bound book titled ""Carl and Adele Lipoff: A Family History"" which details history of the Lipoff family.

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K0905 Carl E. Bolte, Sr. Papers 1959

Bound volume of appreciation letters for Bolte at the end of his term as president of the Kansas City Rotarians.

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K0906 Center for Aging Resource Library 1970-1990

Research materials donated by the Center on Aging Studies at UMKC, collected materials gathered from other universities and programs deal with aging issues

K0907 Center for Understanding the Built Environment (CUBE) Records 1986-1998

Organization records for the Center to engage children and families in understanding and appreciating architecture and the built environment. Includes by-laws, newsletters, curriculum, and articles about CUBE.

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