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121. . ..Jean Laffite and Joseph Robidoux . ..Jean Laffite and Joseph Robidoux Portraits and biographical article about the correspondence starting in 1818 between Joseph Robidoux (a Saint Louis businessman and founder of Saint Joseph, Missouri of French descent) and Jean Laffite...
122. . ..Presenting Elmer C. Rhoden: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting Elmer C. Rhoden: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month Illustration and biographical article about Elmer Rhoden, "president of the American Golden Saddle Horse Association. ..probably the world's best-known breeder of gaited horses," and "chairman of the 1947...
123. . ..Presenting Delbert E. Johnson: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting Delbert E. Johnson: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month Illustration and biographical article about Delbert Johnson, 40-year-old "organizer of the Kansas City May Music Festival," originally coming to Kansas City from his native Indiana in 1945 "as Minister...
124. 'Let He Who Is without Sin. ..' 'Let He Who Is without Sin. ..' Article about the internal squabbling and political jockeying of the Jackson County Office of Human Relations and Citizens Complaints, "an office which is supposed to keep an eye on other offices, helping...
125. 'Possum Trot' Gazette, 1838-1978 'Possum Trot' Gazette, 1838-1978 Photo of Sally Rand, a performer in Kansas City in 1978 "at the Newly Restored Loew's Midland Theater" for the sesquicentennial of the Town of Kansas.
126. . ..Presenting Ernest E. Howard: Swing's Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting Ernest E. Howard: Swing's Nominee for Man of the Month Photo and biographical article about Delos Johns, 49-year-old head of the Emergency School Committee since its formation in 1947 by the Chamber of Commerce. Also a lawyer and "vice president and general...
127. . ..Presenting Clarence R. Decker: Swing's Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting Clarence R. Decker: Swing's Nominee for Man of the Month Biographical article about Clarence Decker, 42-year-old president of the University of Kansas City, starting there at the age of 33 as "the youngest university president in the United States."
128. Flood Costs Near $100 Million Flood Costs Near $100 Million
129. Brewhouses in Kansas City, 1850s-1919 Brewhouses in Kansas City, 1850s-1919 Article about old brewhouses in Kansas City, mostly demolished or no longer in business, with photos and illustrations, including the Lemp Brewery at 20th and McGee Streets, the Kansas City Brewery at...
130. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. Biographical sketch of J. M. Scott, a Washington Township farmer born in New York in 1829 and moving to rural Jackson County in 1865.
131. 'Wagon Master' Gift of Nichols Family 'Wagon Master' Gift of Nichols Family Short article describing the statue on Ward Parkway near Wornall Road, of a wagon train traveler, donated by the Nichols family.
132. 'Wall to Wall' Classical 'Wall to Wall' Classical In November, a new hi-def classical station will be a "side band or HD-2, as it's called, to KUDL-FM." It will feature continuous classical music, 24/7. To receive, one will have to invest in a hi-def...
133. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. Biographical sketch of Ralph Scofield, a lawyer born in Illinois in 1866 and coming to Kansas City in 1888.
134. 'Your Kansas City and Mine' off the Press; Traces History of Negroes 'Your Kansas City and Mine' off the Press; Traces History of Negroes Book review of "Your Kansas City and Mine," a book written in 1950 by William Young about "the Negro in Kansas City during its 100-year history." Aspects and sections of the book are described, covering...
135. Fitzsimmons Memorial Fountain Fitzsimmons Memorial Fountain John Van Brunt was the designer and builder of the Fitzsimmons Memorial Fountain, erected at 12th and Paseo Boulevards that was dedicated on May 30, 1922, from money raised by public subscription. The...
136. . ..And Then There Were Two . ..And Then There Were Two History of the Eisele Bakery building in Westport, demolished in 1970 by the Manor Baking Company and leaving "only two of Westport's ante-bellum structures." Description of Andrew Eisele, the founder...
137. Brewery and Bear Try Comeback Brewery and Bear Try Comeback Photos and article about the re-introduction of the "bear, long a symbol of the Theo. Hamm Brewing Co." in the company's acquisition by a group of distributors headed by Kansas Citian Lyle Phillips in...
138. 'Went at Night to Hear Hon. Abe Lincoln Make a Speech': Daniel Mulford Valentine's 1859 Diary 'Went at Night to Hear Hon. Abe Lincoln Make a Speech': Daniel Mulford Valentine's 1859 Diary In the diary of Kansan Daniel M. Valentine can be found his personal references to attending Abraham Lincoln's appearances in Kansas in 1859, just before the 1860 presidential election. The diary can be...
139. (Mostly) Pleasurable Work at New Space (Mostly) Pleasurable Work at New Space Review of group show at the Green Door, the gallery's inaugural show.
140. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. Biographical sketch of Robert Quarles, a lawyer born in Indianapolis in 1847 and coming to Kansas City about 1860 with his mother.