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1. 1811 Patrick Gass Journal 1811 Patrick Gass Journal December 15, 1904 Part of the Fitzpatrick purchase, this 1811 copy has particular significance because it once belonged to Elliott Coues, one of the editors of the Lewis and Clark journals. It is inscribed, “To Prof....
2. A. Louis Michaels A. Louis Michaels 1896 Biographical sketch of Dr. A. Louis Michaels, "a physician and surgeon of fiteen years' successful practice in Kansas City," born in Illinois in 1854.
3. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. 1896 Biographical sketch of C. L. McDonald, "manager [of the] Missouri Lime & Cement Company, Kansas City," born in Illinois in 1860.
4. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. 1896 Biographical sketch of Edwin Metcalf, "a prominent lawyer of Kansas City and a member of the firm of Metcalf & Brady," born in Illinois in 1866 and coming to Kansas City in 1891 with offices in the New...
5. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. 1896 Biographical sketch of Dr. Clay Merriman, a physician born in Illinois in 1861 and coming to Kansas City about the 1880s, with residence at 2511 Forest Avenue.
6. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. 1896 Biographical sketch of Ralph Scofield, a lawyer born in Illinois in 1866 and coming to Kansas City in 1888.
7. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. 1896 Photo and bio of Captain John Weller (1825-1884), a real estate developer and former riverboat captain. Born in Illinois in 1825 and coming to Jackson County, Missouri in 1854 as a farmer before operating...
8. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. 1896 Photo and bio of Dr. Clarence Ussher, a physician and minister of Kansas City. Born in Illinois in 1870 and coming to Kansas City around 1890, "serv[ing] as assistant pastor of Christ church of Kansas...
9. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. 1896 Biographical sketch of Louis Wyne, a city councilman of Kansas City. Born in Illinois in 1856 and coming to Kansas City in 1879 as a lawyer.
10. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. A Memorial and Biographical Record of Kansas City and Jackson County, Mo. 1896 Biographical sketch of James Phelps, "deputy county clerk, Independence, Missouri." Born in Illinois in 1855 and moving to Independence in 1885 as a lawyer before aapointed to his present (1896) position...
11. Andrew Chiles Andrew Chiles 1896 Biographical sketch of Andrew Chiles, a wealthy farmer in Prairie Township of Jackson County from Pennsylvania, moving to Michigan and Illinois before coming to Missouri after the Civil War and becoming...
12. Avis Elida Smith Avis Elida Smith 1896 Biographical sketch of Dr. Avis Elida Smith, or Avis Smith, an early woman physician of Kansas City. Born in Illinois in 1851 and coming to Kansas City in 1884 as an obstetrician and head "of the medical...
13. Bert Hupp Bert Hupp 1952 Photo and bio of Bert Hupp, or B. L. Hupp, honorary chairman of Sunshine Biscuits, Incorporated (formerly the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company), born about 1880 and growing up in Illinois before coming to Kansas...
14. Brown, Frank Brown, Frank 1908 Biographical sketch of Frank Brown, a veterinarian and vice-president of the Kansas City Veterinary College, "today [1908] the largest veterinary college in America." He was born in Illinois in 1862 and...
15. C. E. Clark C. E. Clark 1896 Biographical sketch of Dr. C. E. Clark, a physician from Illinois arriving in Kansas City in 1887, a former professor at the Kansas City Medical College and in the 1890s the medical examiner for businesses...
16. Camera Flown by a Kite Camera Flown by a Kite May 21, 1905 In the early 1900s, a professional photographer in Illinois, George R. Lawrence, built a camera and kites to fly it. He was determined to take the largest photograph ever from a 'captive airship,' as he...
17. Charles Hasbrook Charles Hasbrook March 2, 1905 Portrait and biographical sketch of Charles Hasbrook, business manager and former editor of the Kansas City Times newspaper. He was born in Illinois in 1847 and started out as a newspaper journalist in...
18. Citizens Historical Association: Biographical Data of Kansas Citians Citizens Historical Association: Biographical Data of Kansas Citians 1938 Biographical sketch of Henry Massman, Jr., president of the Massman Construction Company in the New York Life Building. Born in Quincy, Illinois, in 1879 and brought to Kansas City as an infant, then co-organizing...
19. Citizens Historical Association: Biographical Data of Kansas Citians Citizens Historical Association: Biographical Data of Kansas Citians 1938 Biographical sketch of Gilbert Postlewait, president of the Postlewait Glass Company at 1819 Troost Avenue in Kansas City. Born in Illinois in 1875 and coming to Kansas City about 1900 as a paint dealer...
20. Citizens Historical Association: Biographical Data of Kansas Citians Citizens Historical Association: Biographical Data of Kansas Citians 1938 Biographical sketch of Henry Patche, president and general manager of the Genesy Electric Lantern Company at 527 Southwest Boulevard. Born in Illinois in 1874 and coming to Kansas City in 1921 as superintendent...