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1. 'Give 'Em Hell, Mayor Davis!' 'Give 'Em Hell, Mayor Davis!' December//1968 Photos and article about one day in the life of Kansas City Mayor Ilus Davis, with insights on his activities and discussions of various civic issues of the late 1960s, following the race riots.
2. A Visit with Ike Davis--The Mayor-Elect Gets Set for His Big New Job A Visit with Ike Davis--The Mayor-Elect Gets Set for His Big New Job April/7/1963 Biographical article about the new and 48th mayor of Kansas City, Ilus Davis, with photos and discussion of his ideas for the city. Description of his life and career, born in Kansas City in 1917 at 27th...
3. An Interview With Ilus Davis An Interview With Ilus Davis 1976-05-15 Interviewer: Horace M. Peterson III. Interview recorded May 15, 1976. 3 sound cassettes (ca. 60 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 3 sound discs; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has printed...
4. Biography of Ilus W. Davis (1917-1996), 48th Mayor of Kansas City Biography of Ilus W. Davis (1917-1996), 48th Mayor of Kansas City 1999
5. Charles S. Stevenson Papers Finding Aid Charles S. Stevenson Papers Finding Aid 1975-1976 Charles S. Stevenson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1895, but grew up in Olathe, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. He worked at Hallmark Cards from the end of World War I until 1960. After retirement...
6. Children's Mercy Hospital Dedication Children's Mercy Hospital Dedication 1968-05-09 View of some type of dedication ceremony at Children's Mercy Hospital. Included with those seated on the podium are two Kansas City mayors, Charles Wheeler and Ilus Davis.
7. Dr. James Hazlett Recognition Event Dr. James Hazlett Recognition Event August, 1969 Interior view with Dr. James Hazlett being honored. Thought to be as he left being Superintendent of the Kansas City School District. Included in view is his wife, Mary Quinn Hazlett and Mayor Ilus Davis....
8. Ex-mayor To Be Remembered Ex-mayor To Be Remembered November 12, 2004 A statue of former Mayor Illus "Ike" Davis is to be dedicated on November 12, 2004. The statue is located in the Civic Mall area called Ilus W. Davis Park between City Hall and the federal courthouse....
9. Fair Housing Now Law Fair Housing Now Law April/20/1968 Approval of a housing ordinance prohibiting discrimination due to race, gender, etc.
10. From the Stacks: Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City From the Stacks: Western Historical Manuscript Collection-Kansas City July 1, 2006 Description of the Ilus Winfield Davis papers in the Western Manuscript Collection. Article also examines the events and significance of Davis' term in office.
11. H. Roe Bartle H. Roe Bartle H. Roe Bartle and others standing across from Kansas City's City Hall. Illus Davis is standing to the left of Bartle.
12. Ike Davis--A Man and His City Ike Davis--A Man and His City September 1979 Photo and interview of Ilus Davis at the age of 62, "mayor of Kansas City from 1963-71, during a time when mayors considered wearing bullet-proof vests to work," recently (1979) becoming the "first vice-president...
13. Ilus Davis Ilus Davis 1968 Photo and bio of Ilus "Ike" Winfield Davis, or Ilus Davis (1917-1996), mayor from 1963 to 1971, a native Kansas Citian becoming a lawyer, World War II officer, and City Council member before dealing with...
14. Ilus Davis Ilus Davis August 22, 1966 Head and shoulders portrait of Ilus Davis, local lawyer and Kansas City Mayor.
15. Ilus Davis Ilus Davis N.d. Head and shoulders portrait of Ilus Davis, local lawyer and Kansas City Mayor.
16. Ilus Davis 1917-1996: Strong Leader Guided Kansas City through '60s and Era of Progress Ilus Davis 1917-1996: Strong Leader Guided Kansas City through '60s and Era of Progress September/5/1996 Photos and obituary article about former Kansas City mayor Ilus Davis (1917-1996), reviewing his tenure from 1963 to 1971 "noted for its progress on civil rights, construction of Kansas City International...
17. Ilus W. Davis Park Ilus W. Davis Park 2001-06-30 View looking toward the north showing the Ilus W. Davis Park under construction. The Charles Evans Whittaker United States Courthouse is visible at the north end of the park area. Also in view is the construction...
18. Ilus W. Davis Park Ilus W. Davis Park 2001-06-30 View taken from 11th Street in front of City Hall looking toward the north. Construction work for the Ilus W. Davis Park, located between Oak, Locust, 11th and 9th Streets, is in view. The Charles Evan...
19. Ilus W. Davis Park Ilus W. Davis Park 2002-05-30 Roof-top view of Ilus W. Davis Park, looking toward the north. Photograph was taken from the top level of the City Hall building. The Charles Evans Whittaker United States Courthouse is in view at the...
20. In Memoriam: Ilus "Ike" Davis In Memoriam: Ilus "Ike" Davis January//1997 Obituary for Ilus W. "Ike" Davis (1917-1996), "former mayor of Kansas City, attorney, and [State Historical] Society [of Missouri] trustee," describing his life and career. Born in Kansas City, graduated...