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1. 1903 Flood 1903 Flood 1903 1903 Flood scene, homes flooded and smokestacks across the river in view, exact location unknown. Identified as “Flood of 1903â€. May be looking southeast across the Kansas River.
2. 1903 Flood 1903 Flood 1903 1903 Flood scene, flat boat loaded with people on river edge. Identified as “Flood of 1903â€. Perhaps the Kansas River.
3. 1903: The Great Flood 1903: The Great Flood 2002 Article describes the 1903 Flood in Armourdale, the Kansas River bottoms, and the lower areas of the Argentine district. Author believes the primary cause of the 1903 Flood on the Kansas River was its...
4. 1951 Flood 1951 Flood 1951 Aerial view of 1951 flood looking east from near the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas River - shows downtown skyline and flooded West Bottoms area. Intercity Viaduct is on left and the Kansas or Kaw...
5. 1951 Flood 1951 Flood 1951 Aerial view of flood looking west from Santa Fe between 8th and 12th. Shows Kansas River.
6. 1951 Flood 1951 Flood 1951 Aerial view of flooded area in the West Bottoms, looking southwest from near the top of the 12th Street Viaduct; shows stockyards, Livestock Exchange building, Kansas River, etc.
7. 1951 Flood 1951 Flood 1951 Aerial view of flooded area, looking north of bridges spanning Kansas River and the stockyards.
8. 1951 Flood Photograph Collection Finding Aid 1951 Flood Photograph Collection Finding Aid 1951 The collection of 30 black and white photographs include aerial views as well as ground shots of streets, rubble, river bottoms, etc., during the 1951 flood in Kansas City. It also contains views of the...
9. 1951: The Great Flood 1951: The Great Flood Summer 2001 Photos and article about the 1951 flood, "the second major flood of Kansas City, Kansas history" and the author's experiences in surviving it.
10. A History of Kansas City, Mo.: Her Business, Population, Natural Resources, and Inducements to Manufactures A History of Kansas City, Mo.: Her Business, Population, Natural Resources, and Inducements to Manufactures and Capitalists //1873 Mention of the "new" 1873 bridge across the Kaw, or Kansas River.
11. A River Runs Through Us A River Runs Through Us August 1, 2007 Article about the Riverfront Heritage Trail that winds through Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas. The trail follows the Missouri and Kansas Rivers and includes historical and educational markers...
12. Aerial Riverfront View Aerial Riverfront View Armourdale, 23rd Street Viaduct, Central Avenue, looking south.
13. Aerial View of Downtown Kansas City and West Bottoms Aerial View of Downtown Kansas City and West Bottoms Aerial view of downtown Kansas City, the West Bottoms, and the confluence of the Kansas River with the Missouri River looking northwest.
14. Aerial View of Kansas City Aerial View of Kansas City 1955 Looking north along Kansas River, showing where it joins with Missouri River. Also shows Kansas City Stockyards.
15. Aerial View of Missouri River at Kansas City Aerial View of Missouri River at Kansas City Aerial view of Missouri River at Kansas City looking west showing the three bridges-ASB, Paseo, and Broadway-and Municipal Airport as well as the water works and industrial areas. Kansas City, Kansas,...
16. An Interview With Asencion Hernandez An Interview With Asencion Hernandez 1977-12-22 Interviewer: Irene Ruiz. Interview recorded December 22, 1977. 1 sound cassette (ca. 90 minutes): analog, stereo.; 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in., 1/8 in. tape; 1 sound disc; digital; 4 3/4 in. Has typed guide to contents....
17. Argentine, Kansas Argentine, Kansas ca. 1930 Aerial view of Argentine, Kansas residential district, railyard with roundhouse near the Kansas River, and the 18th Street Bridge.
18. Benjamin, or "Pap," Singleton and His Followers Benjamin, or "Pap," Singleton and His Followers January 1948 Article states that Benjamin "Pap" Singleton was responsible for the founding of migrant African Americans into 11 colonies in Kansas alone between 1873 and 1880. Included are the names of numerous colonies...
19. Biography of Jay B. Dillingham (1910-2007), Businessman Biography of Jay B. Dillingham (1910-2007), Businessman 2009;
20. Biography of Joseph Guinotte (1815-1867), Civil Engineer Biography of Joseph Guinotte (1815-1867), Civil Engineer 2008