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 Image: Title: Date: Description:
41. Biography of Nell Snead (1885-1978), Newspaper Reporter and Editor Biography of Nell Snead (1885-1978), Newspaper Reporter and Editor 1999
42. Had Fun and Didn't Know It! Had Fun and Didn't Know It! 2000 Photos and booklet about the recollections of Dave Wheeler, a long-time Kansas City private investigator and former police officer and amateur softball player. Raised here around elements of the Boss Tom...
43. Christmastime in Kansas City: The Story of the Season Christmastime in Kansas City: The Story of the Season 2001 Samples of Hallmark greeting cards from the 1950s to the 1980s plus some card covers designed by celebrities is featured.
44. Biography of Arthur Bryant (1902-1982), Founder of Arthur Bryant's Barbecue Biography of Arthur Bryant (1902-1982), Founder of Arthur Bryant's Barbecue 2003
45. Homer Roberts and Reuben Street Homer Roberts and Reuben Street 2006 Book excerpt about Homer Roberts and Reuben and Ella Street, early black businesspeople of Kansas City. Roberts was "one of the first African American car salesmen in the country" and Reuben Street was...
46. Biography of Frank Sherman Land (1890-1959), Founder of the Order of De Molay Biography of Frank Sherman Land (1890-1959), Founder of the Order of De Molay 2008
47. Alexander W. Doniphan Is Honored Alexander W. Doniphan Is Honored 2009 The majority of this issue is about Alexander W. Doniphan. It begins with a list of numerous places and things named for Doniphan and continues with transcribed extractions from newspapers about the Doniphan...
48. Dee Wallace Phones Home Dee Wallace Phones Home April 14, 2007 Dee Wallace, a Kansas City, Kansas, born actress, is home "to receive a lifetime achievement award from the local chapter of Women in Film and the GM Alliance." She is credited with nearly 150 acting credits...
49. Paula Madeline Paula Madeline April 21, 1931 Autographed, portrait view of a young girl. Autograph reads: "To my Godmother from Paula Madeline." Note on the back of the photograph indicates that her age was two years, one month. Godmother is presumed...
50. Land of the Real People Land of the Real People April 27-May 3, 2006 Article profiles Kansas Citians who have achieved stardom on television as participants in various reality shows. Includes a roster of reality show celebrities from the Kansas City area over the years,...
51. April Fool! April Fool! April, 2005 Thirty-nine brief, satirical news items related to Kansas City area issues, organizations, and celebrities intended to celebrate April Fool's Day, 2005.
52. Death of Ben Strauss Death of Ben Strauss August 1,1952 Photo and obituary for Benjamin Strauss, or Ben Strauss, "81 years old, widely known photographer and founder of Strauss-Peyton studios in Kansas City." Born in Cleveland in 1871 and coming to Kansas City...
53. Famous Burger Rolling Away Famous Burger Rolling Away August 17, 2007 A 60-year-old Sedalia, Missouri, landmark called the Wheel Inn Drive Inn is scheduled to close on September 3, 2007. The restaurant is known for its Guber Burger, a "1940s era hamburger with peanut butter."...
54. 'Peanut' Still Pitching 'Peanut' Still Pitching August 18, 2010 The only woman to pitch in the Negro Leagues, Mamie Johnson (Peanut), will be one of the celebrities in the 2010 Buck O'Neil Golf Classic at the Shoal Creek Golf Course August 23, 1020. Johnson pitched...
55. The Host City: A Touch of Class in the Heartland The Host City: A Touch of Class in the Heartland August/30/1976 Photos and article about the 1976 Republican National Convention in Kansas City and the many events and personalities involved. Description of prominent national and local politicians, journalists and...
56. Ward Hunt Collection Finding Aid Ward Hunt Collection Finding Aid ca. 1900-1964 The photographs in the Ward Hunt Collection feature a number of images of famous personalities such as Sophie Tucker, Hedy Lamarr, and Jimmy Stewart, as well as local celebrities such as broadcaster Randall...
57. Zeldin Collection of Journal-Post Glass Negatives Finding Aid Zeldin Collection of Journal-Post Glass Negatives Finding Aid ca1920-1942 (bulk 1928-1938) The 389 black and white negatives originated with the "Kansas City Journal Post" newspaper. The collection also includes 349 8" x 10" black and white photographs. All the images reflect a newspaper's interest...
58. South Central Business Association Records Finding Aid South Central Business Association Records Finding Aid ca1930 - 1960 The South Central Business Association began in the 1920s. It was a business group for the Linwood and Troost area of Kansas City, Missouri, and considered by some to be the first shopping district or...
59. George Liberace George Liberace ca1950s Portrait of George Liberace with his violin; photo autographed.
60. Midland Hotel Midland Hotel circa 1900 Postcard of the Midland Hotel