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Daniel Burns Dyer Papers, 1866-1941 (K0168)
0.75 c.f.
Civil War veteran, Indian Agent, first mayor of Guthrie, OK, real estate investor, owner/president of the Augusta, GA Street Railway Company, publisher, Dyer was a nationally known collection of Native-American artifacts. Included are newspaper clippings, pamphlets, some correspondence and memorabilia, and three scrapbooks of similar materials dealing primarily with Dyer's life and interest in primitive cultures.
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John Bailey Gage Papers, 1943-1964 (K0254)
0.60 c.f.
Correspondence of Gage, a prominent attorney and mayor of Kansas City, MO, relating to the Midwest Research Institution (MRI) and other organizations and issues in which he was involved. Many letters have attachments, most of which are the agendas and the minutes of the meetings of the MRI's Executive Committee of the Board of Governors, income and expenses, and a variety of reports. Also awards and certificates received by Gage.
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Shirley Stolowy Goller Papers, 1924-1992 (K1189)
2 c.f.
Goller was an prominent Jewish civic leader in Kansas City, MO photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, and other documents related to Goller's life and many community activities.
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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Minutes, 1856-1991 (K0274)
4 c.f.
Minutes of the Chamber's Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Included in most of the volumes prior to 1968, are also minutes of the various standing and ad hoc committees of the organization. Most of the volumes are indexed.
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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Records, 1856-1990 (K0527)
23 c.f.
Organization records of the Commerce including general files of clippings, brochures, and correspondence; photographs; and slides, motion picture film, videotape, and audiotape.
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Greater Kansas City Heart Association 1951 Heart Fund Scrapbook, 1950-1951 (K1247)
0.1 cubic foot (1 folder)
The Greater Kansas City Heart Association 1951 Heart Fund Scrapbook is a single volume created by W.F. Shoemaker, campaign director of the 1951 Heart Fund and staff member of the Kansas City public relations firm Cumerford, Inc. The scrapbook includes clippings, printed material, and fundraising correspondence.
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Green Impact Zone Records, 2009-2011 (K1330)
0.5 c.f.
The records include annual reports, meeting minutes, director's files, publications, and reports relating to this Kansas City, Missouri, community-based organization focused on urban core revitalization and environmental improvements.
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Grindstone Development Corporation (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1963-1975 (C2730)
0.2 cubic feet (13 folders)
Organizational records of the Grindstone Valley Development Corporation include by-laws, meeting minutes, financial records, stockholders' agreements, research reports, and business correspondence. These records document the corporation's real estate investments, sale of stocks, sale of bonds, organization, potential development of the area now encompassed by Grindstone Valley Nature Area, and the sale of that area to the City of Columbia in 1975.
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Robert Q. Hamilton Papers, 1953-2008 (R1322)
0.5 cubic foot (19 folders)
The Robert Q. Hamilton papers contain personal papers associated with the family's filling station, charcoal manufacturing, antique farm equipment at Timber in Shannon County, Missouri. The papers reflect the family's close association with Shannondale Community Church Center, a mission of the Missouri Conference of the United Church of Christ. Other papers show civic involvement with the Timber volunteer fire department, recreation association, and North Shannon County Fair.
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David R. Hardy Papers, 1965-1976 (K0319)
1 c.f.
Hardy served as chairman of the Mayor's Commission on Civil Disorder, appointed by Mayor Ilus Davis to study the city's disturbances of 1968. includes correspondence, reports, interviews and statements, clippings, and printed and published materials, the final report and recommendations.
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Henry C. and Henry J. Haskell Papers, 1883-1979 (K0096)
1.25 c.f.
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Dr. Robert Lee Hill Papers, 1978-2015 (K1352)
23 c.f.
Sermons, correspondence, photographs, books, speeches, awards, personal records, business files, and notes relating to Hill's 30-year career, primarily with Community Christian Church, KC, MO
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History of Anniston School and Community, E.E. Bryant, no date (C2129)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
The collection contains a brief history of Anniston, MO, describing its founding, name changes from Shellys Ridge to Hainleys Switch to Anniston, businesses, schools, students, teachers, churches, roads, recreation, and occupations of residents. Also included are lyrics of the Anniston PTA song, Anniston school songs, and cheers.
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HistorySpeaks Oral History Collection, 2000-2002 (K0400)
10 c.f.
Video oral history interviews of individuals whose experiences highlight past events that have shaped Kansas City.
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Louis Edward Holland Papers, 1916-1960 (K0019)
210 c.f.
Papers documenting the public career of Louis E. Holland, long-time friend of President Harry S. Truman. Holland, a Kansas City businessman, was actively involved in national transportation issues-particularly the automobile and airplane, advertising and publishing.
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Kent Hosmer Collection, 1980s (CA5815)
5 cubic feet
Newsletters, meeting material, promotional and educational material and other organizational records of the US Committee In Solidarity With The People of El Salvador (CISPES), and similar records, including Spanish language material, related to revolutionary movements in central America.
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Booklets Collection, 1974-2012 (K1337)
3 c. f.
The papers consist primarily of Civic Service Award Booklets as well as Hyman Brand Academy Commemorative Calendars. In addition, there are papers relating to the Zeldin family and booklets for the Kehilath Israel Synagogue.
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International Relations Council (IRC) Records, 1953-1997 (K0095)
20 c.f.
Organizational records of the Kansas City based International Relations Council which educates and advocates for understanding among nations
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James Foundation Collection, 1912-1980s (R1316)
4.5 cubic feet (109 folders, 4 oversize folders, 719 photographs)
The James Foundation Papers contains materials on file at the James Memorial Library before it was transferred to municipal control. The materials contain correspondence, photographs, legal and estate documents, maps and project proposals pertaining to the estate of Lucy Wortham James, the establishment of the James Foundation, and the management of properties in Missouri.
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James T. Scott Memorial Collection, 2010-2011 (C4072)
0.2 cubic feet (7 folders), 9 CDs, 2 DVDs, 1 computer disc
The collection contains audio, video, and images related to the James T. Scott Monument Committee in Columbia, Missouri. The committee was created to raise funds to purchase a new headstone for lynching victim James T. Scott's burial site in Columbia Cemetery.
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Louisa Poteet Johnston Oral Interviews, 1975 (K0488)
0.1 c.f.
Interviews with Johnston, granddaughter of Alexander Majors, and owner/promoter of the Alexander Majors Historic House and Museum.
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Norman Benjamin Kahn Papers, 1939-2011 (K1270)
3 c.f.
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.
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Kansas City Area Development Council/Prime Time Records, 1964-1992 (K0760)
45 c.f.
Organizational records of the Council's Prime Time office including minutes, correspondence, working files, news releases, photographs, slides, and videotapes documenting efforts to promote Kansas City nationally.
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Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Civic Department Scrapbooks, 1922-1927 (K0356)
0.2 c.f.
Newspaper clippings discussing every aspect of Kansas City including politics, city planning, recreation, education, scandals, streets, health, law enforcement, the state constitution, taxes, and elections among many other issues of the day.
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Kansas City Chapter, Missouri Society-Sons of the Revolution, 1776 Records, 1896-2006 (K1264)
12 c.f.
Organizational records of the chapter including membership applications, scrapbooks, correspondence, minutes, photographs, and publications.
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Kansas City Consensus Records, 1984-2003 (K0761)
37.75 c.f.
Consensus provided a citizen voice in public policies discussions. Organizational files dealing with the method and content of the various initiatives explored and undertaken by Kansas City Consensus. Included are Executive Committee and other committee minutes, reports, and working data; information on task forces that focused on topics; background research data; and financial reports and working papers.
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Kansas City Convention Hall Records, 1899-1936 (K0269)
7.63 c.f.
Minutes from the Directors, Executives, Stockholders, Trustees. Also financial reports that include stocks, ledgers, subscriptions, cash records, and journals; event records; correspondence, and other organizational materials; scrapbooks of media coverage of the history and activities of Convention Hall, and many of Kansas City's civic events; and a large number of photos. Includes files of the General Relief Committee.
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"Kansas City in the 1890s," Elmer N. Powell, 1932 (C2102)
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Unpublished manuscript submitted to the MISSOURI HISTORICAL REVIEW about Kansas City, MO, and the city's young leaders in the 1890s.
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Kansas City Star Photograph Collection, 1980-1999 (K0379)
114 c.f.
Photograph negatives of events, people and places taken by the newspaper's photographers. In general these images were not used but were taken at the same time as those that were published.
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Kansas Town Company Records, 1839-1957 (K0352)
0.27 c.f.
Original records of the Town Company which was the origin of Kansas City, MO. Includes minutes and financial accounts of the corporation: lists of lots sold, notes receivable, distribution of proceeds, holdings, and minutes of the proprietors' meetings. Also research on the town site, the Town Company, its Founders, and the Town of Kansas from its origin until 1850.
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Joseph Van Clief Karnes Papers, 1868-1937 (K0287)
0.2 c.f.
Autobiography of Karnes, an attorney prominent and influential member in the civic and legal community of Kansas City, MO. contains information on his family history and education, people he knew, the Kansas City public school and library system, and city charter reform. Also a small scrapbook comprised of clippings and writings.
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KC150 Sesquicentennial Committee Records, 1996-2001 (K0390)
25 c.f.
Administrative files of the KC150 Committee to plan events for Kansas City's sesquicentennial celebration. Includes correspondence, chronological files, financial and legal materials, various databases, marketing and public relations, special events planning, committee minutes, sponsor files, videotapes, printed and published materials, and photographs.
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Charles E. Kiefner Papers, 1925-1931 (R0189)
3.5 cubic feet (160 folders)
The Charles E. Kiefner Papers contain the papers of a U.S. Representative from Perryville, Missouri. He represented the 13th District (Bollinger, Carter, Iron, Jefferson, Madison, Perry, Reynolds, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Washington, and Wayne counties) in the 69th (1925-1927) and 71st (1929-1931) Congresses. Included are general subject files, post office files, and veterans' pension files.
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Jonathan Mubride Kemper Collection, 1989-2001 (K0752)
7 c.f.
News clippings from area newspapers concerning Midwest banking and materials from the Kansas City Downtown Council of which Kemper, a banker and civic leader, was a member..
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Charles Newton Kimball Papers, 1911-1991 (K0055)
44 c.f.
Personal and professional papers of a scientist, civic leader, and president of the Midwest Research Institute encompassing a range of economic and community development activities regionally and nationally.
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Sol Koenigsberg Papers, 1954-2011 (K1197)
0.5 c.f.
This collection contains papers related to the Jewish Federation and Council of Greater Kansas City, including the organization's history and newspaper clippings. In addition, there are personal papers related to Sol Koenigsberg, who was Executive Director of the Jewish Federation and Council, including a memoir and personal photographs.
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Kenneth Krakauer Papers, 1890-2000 (K0777)
9 c.f.
Research and writing relating to the history of golf in Kansas City by civic leader Krakauer, the author of the book, "When Golf Came to Kansas City."
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La Comunidad Video Collection, 1980-1990 (K0499)
36 c.f.
3/4" professional tapes, made by Hispanic Productions, Inc., of a weekly American cablevision program about the Hispanic community in Greater Kansas City area,also includes written history of the organization
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Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (Columbia, Mo.) Records, 1860s, 1956-1962 (C3877)
0.4 cubic feet (23 folders)
Minutes, resolutions, maps, reports, and legal documents concerning the urban redevelopment project in Columbia, Missouri, for the area known as Flat Branch and/or the Douglass School Urban Renewal Area.
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League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County (Mo.) Records, c. 1934-2005 (CA5742)
34.6 cubic feet, 7 audio cassettes, 31 video cassettes, 1 DVD
Addition includes correspondence, meeting minutes, financial records, committee files, scrapbooks, and audiovisual material, as well as reports, studies, and background material related to local conditions in housing, criminal justice, sanitation, and government.
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Betty Pfeffer Lesky and J. Louis Lesky Papers, 1954-1999 (K0664)
3.25 c.f.
The Lesky's were active members of Kansas City's Jewish Community. Includes programs for the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award commemorative luncheons and the Purim Balls sponsored by Kehilath Israel Synagogue of which the Lesky's were planners..
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Carolyn and David Leuthold Papers, 1964-1996 (C3960)
3 cubic feet
Papers concerning the community and state-wide activities of Carolyn and David Leuthold of Columbia, MO, relating to politics, mental health, energy, and other issues. Includes committee and organizational records, personal papers, publications, and miscellaneous.
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Liberty Memorial and Allied Charities Campaign Collection, 1919 (K0353)
0.5 c.f.
Newspaper clippings from the local Kansas City area newspapers about the people who contributed to the campaign and the amounts they gave, poems related to the war and the campaign, and pictures and histories of the Kansas City men who died in the war. Many Red Cross ads are also included, as well as ads from companies that supported the campaign.
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Liberty Memorial Association Records, 1917-1933 (K0022)
0.08 c.f. (1 folder)
Microfilmed copies of drawings for the construction of the Liberty Memorial. Also included are specifications for the project
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Adolph Lipsey Papers, 1962 (K0481)
1 reel
Motion picture film of the groundbreaking for the synagogue for Congregation Beth Shalom at 95th Street and Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO.
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Lykins Family Papers, 1841-1950 (K0294)
0.16 c.f.
Scrapbooks and other items, chiefly clippings, documenting Mrs. Lykins' promotion of the establishment of the Home for Widows and Orphans of Confederate Soldiers: an account book kept for the Potawatomi Baptist School and Mission, which Lykins, missionary, businessman, mayor of Kansas City, MO, took over from his first father-in-law, Isaac McCoy; an account book by Lykins and Brent; and clippings of material written by Mrs. Lykins, Lykins, and others.
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Arthur Mag Papers, 1921-1981 (K0092)
9 c.f.
Personal and civic papers of a prominent attorney and civic leader in Kansas City
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Sidney Magazine Papers, 1920-1990 (K1192)
0.2 c.f.
Magazine owned Magazine, Lerner and Minda CPA and a civic leader in the Jewish Community in Kansas City, MO. Includes family photographs depicting life events and his Westport High School report cards.
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Joan S. March and Walter I. March Papers, 1976-2011 (K0746)
0.3 c.f.
Papers of active members of the Jewish Community in Greater Kansas City. Includes posters and photographs relating to events, particularly the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy of which Joan March was a founder.
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Sol E. Margolin Papers, 1959-1980 (K1196)
0.3 c.f.
Margolin was executive director of the Jewish Community Center and civic leader in the community. Includes photographs, programs, newspaper articles, original art, and memorabilia relating to the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City.