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521. A Garden of Bungalows A Garden of Bungalows Article about "patches" of small houses called "bungalows," likened to flowers in "full bloom," such as the bungalow patch between 27th, Paseo, 30th, and Tracy Avenue. Photo of the J. H. Mehle residence...
522. A Garden of Roses A Garden of Roses Illustration and article about "the rose garden at the residence of W. A. Pickering" at 3620 Janssen Place, "the largest rose garden in the state."
523. A Gasoline Filling Station in Fashionable Architectural Garb A Gasoline Filling Station in Fashionable Architectural Garb Illustration and caption about the aesthetically disguised gasoline station built by the Standard Oil Company at 62nd Street Terrace and Brookside Boulevard and designed by architect John Van Brunt.
524. A Geographical History of the Santa Fe Trail A Geographical History of the Santa Fe Trail An essay detailing the Santa Fe Trail that spanned from Santa Fe, New Mexico on the western end and the various accounts of where it may have ended on the eastern end, oftentimes being noted as Independence,... Trails & paths;
525. A Giant Is Returned to the Earth A Giant Is Returned to the Earth Photos and article about the funeral for Satchel Paige, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and former member of the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team dying in 1982. Description of his battles with... Baseball; Baseball players; Segregation;
526. A Glimpse of Eternity: Vince Roark A Glimpse of Eternity: Vince Roark Profile of Kansas City artist Vince Roark.
527. A Glimpse of History Presented by Geo. H. Porter Funeral Home A Glimpse of History Presented by Geo. H. Porter Funeral Home Ad for George H. Porter Funeral Home with illustrations and a brief history about Carnival Park, an amusement park in Kansas City, Kansas, between 14th, Tauromee, 16th, and Armstrong Avenue, closed in...
528. A Gloomy Day When KC Lost Its Philharmonic A Gloomy Day When KC Lost Its Philharmonic Author recounts her experiences as a cellist for the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra on the evening of its last public performace, February 19th, 1982.
529. A Goblin That Drives Her Insane: Sara Robinson and the History Wars of Kansas, 1894-1911. A Goblin That Drives Her Insane: Sara Robinson and the History Wars of Kansas, 1894-1911. Charles Robinson was the first governor of Kansas and after his death, his wife Sara, fought for his rightful place in Kansas history. "Sara Robinson was involved in both-the clash of arms that was Bleeding...
530. A Gold Mine A Gold Mine Article describes a local civil rights tour proposed by Kansas Citian Anita Dixon. The tour includes a stop at the Green Duck Lounge, where African American activist, and founder of Freedom Incorporated,...
531. A Golden Dairy Queen on the Avenue: It's the Oldest Dairy Queen in Missouri A Golden Dairy Queen on the Avenue: It's the Oldest Dairy Queen in Missouri Photos and article about "the oldest Dairy Queen in Missouri," located on Independence Avenue since about 1952, and operated since 1980 by Esther and John McMurray. Ice cream & ices
532. A Good Guy Leaving a Tough Job A Good Guy Leaving a Tough Job Interview with editorial commentary about George Garcia, superintendent of the Kansas City School District from 1987 to about 1990, discussing the scrutiny over the implementation of "a court-ordered desegregation...
533. A Good Horse, a Country Road: That's Real Happiness! A Good Horse, a Country Road: That's Real Happiness! Article containing photos of Loula Long Combs
534. A Good Man A Good Man Article profiles grocer Gus Fleming who operated Lynn's Market on the 800 block of Newton Street from the 1950s through the 1970s. The author and other Old Northeast residents reminisce about Gus and their... Grocers; Grocery stores;
535. A Good Place to Spend a Pleasant Day, Nature and the Suburban Ideal A Good Place to Spend a Pleasant Day, Nature and the Suburban Ideal Article traces the history of the movement from cities to the suburbs. Mentions craftsman bungalows and Prairie-style Foursquare homes. "Both emphasized a connection between the land and the structure,... Suburban life; Architectural elements; Nature; Land subdivision;
536. A Good Word for the Bad Boy A Good Word for the Bad Boy Biographical article about William Rockhill Nelson (1841-1915), founder and editor of the Kansas City Star newspaper, with an excerpt of a letter written by him "to Father Cavanaugh, of the Notre Dame...
537. A Good-By to W. H. Leib A Good-By to W. H. Leib Biographical article about W. H. Leib, "one of the pioneers of the musical circles here," retiring from 30 years of teaching music in the Kansas City School District at the age of 70.
538. A Goodly Heritage: Commemorative Publication Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Westport Presbyterian A Goodly Heritage: Commemorative Publication Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Westport Presbyterian Church History of the church.
539. A Gracious Town in the Heartland A Gracious Town in the Heartland Illustrated map, photos, and article about Kansas City and its entertainment offerings as a host to the 1976 Republican National Convention at the new Kemper Arena.
540. A Graduate Course in Drawing and Café Sociology A Graduate Course in Drawing and Café Sociology Interview with painters Josh George and Peregrine Honig about their work.