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21. ''Within the Limits of the Southern Confederacy'': The C.S.A.'s Interest in the Quapaw, Osage, and Cherokee ''Within the Limits of the Southern Confederacy'': The C.S.A.'s Interest in the Quapaw, Osage, and Cherokee Tribal Lands of Kansas Autumn 2003 Article explores the Confederacy's interest in securing Indian tribal support as well as tribal land in southern Kansas. "In all, the Confederacy signed treaties with three tribes holding lands in southern...
22. 'A Mighty Mean-Fowt Fight': The Battle of Wilson's Creek 'A Mighty Mean-Fowt Fight': The Battle of Wilson's Creek December 1, 2005 The Battle of Wilson's Creek was an early fought Civil War battle staged in the border state of Missouri in 1861. Article sets the scene in the state prior to the battle and states that this battle helped...
23. 'Bleeding Kansas' Recalled 'Bleeding Kansas' Recalled April 1, 2004 To help people remember and learn about the era known as Bleeding Kansas," lawmakers in Washington have proposed creating a national heritage area involving two dozen Kansas counties." The legislation,...
24. 'Casey' Jones, Ex-KC Times Editor, Dies of Cancer 'Casey' Jones, Ex-KC Times Editor, Dies of Cancer November/7/2000 Photo and obituary for Donald Jones, or Casey Jones, "a former summer intern reporter who rose to be city editor and then national editor of 'The Kansas City Times,'" dying at the age of 73 in 2000. Description...
25. 'Inner-Ring' Suburbs New Development in Older Communities 'Inner-Ring' Suburbs New Development in Older Communities November 2008 Article describes both the challenges and advantages of 'inner-ring suburbs,' defined as "mostly post-World War II communities." Their proximity to downtown and their established infrastructure are making...
26. 'Mother Taylor': At 83, Myra Taylor Reigns as One of KC's Greatest Singers Ever 'Mother Taylor': At 83, Myra Taylor Reigns as One of KC's Greatest Singers Ever April 2, 2000 Biographical article about Kansas City jazz singer Myra Taylor, a black woman starting out in 1930s night clubs and going on to USO and other overseas tours starting in World War II, with photos.
27. 'Old Clay Is Some Punkins' (A History of Clay County) 'Old Clay Is Some Punkins' (A History of Clay County) January/6/1972 Short description of Washington Dale, referred to as the oldest Missourian at 109 years old, living in Clay County in 1821 and in Kansas City during the Civil War emancipation.
28. 'Showy' General Blamed in Massacre 'Showy' General Blamed in Massacre September 28, 1963 Article about the surprise raid by William Quantrill's guerrillas on Major General James Blunt and his black troops at Baxter Springs, Kansas.
29. 'The Great Issue': Kansas Cityan [sic] Discusses Problem of Getting Rid of Blacks, Contending Country 'The Great Issue': Kansas Cityan [sic] Discusses Problem of Getting Rid of Blacks, Contending Country Is in First Stages of Disintegration August/27/1910 Photo and biographical article about Colonel John Moore, a Confederate veteran and journalist writing a book called "The Great Issue: An Argument" about the "degeneracy" in America caused by intermarriage...
30. 'The Old Guy with the Bikes' Wins Hearts in Martin City 'The Old Guy with the Bikes' Wins Hearts in Martin City March 9, 2013 Article announces that Ralph Martin will be the first recipient of the Martin City Community Humanitarian Award. A biography of Martin is provided. His experiences serving in the Pacific Theater of World...
31. . ..Presenting Albert F. Hillix: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting Albert F. Hillix: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month March//1948 Photo and biographical article about Albert Hillix, president of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, former city attorney of Weston, Missouri, and a veteran of World War I and World War II.
32. . ..Presenting Elmer C. Rhoden: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting Elmer C. Rhoden: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month November//1947 Illustration and biographical article about Elmer Rhoden, "president of the American Golden Saddle Horse Association. ..probably the world's best-known breeder of gaited horses," and "chairman of the 1947...
33. . ..Presenting H. Roe Bartle: Swing's Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting H. Roe Bartle: Swing's Nominee for Man of the Month August//1948 Photo and biographical article about H. Roe Bartle, "chief executive of the Kansas City Council of the Boy Scouts of America" and later mayor of Kansas City in the 1950s. Also a nation-wide lecturer, veteran...
34. . ..Presenting John T. Schilling: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month . ..Presenting John T. Schilling: Swing Nominee for Man of the Month April//1947 Photo, illustrations, and biographical article about John Schilling, co-founder (with his mentor Sam Adair) and manager of the WHB radio station in Kansas City in 1922. Raised in Kansas City and starting...
35. 100 Years Ago at Morton: Feds Killed in Battle 100 Years Ago at Morton: Feds Killed in Battle September/22/1964 Reference to the Battle of Shaws Shop found in the file.
36. 105 Years of Opera 105 Years of Opera September//1973 Review of Kansas City opera's "golden age" in the late 1800s, declining later, especially after World War I, from which it "never fully recovered."
37. 125th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Westport 125th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Westport 1989
38. 12th Street 12th Street 1941 Looking east along the north side of 12th between Holmes and Charlotte, at night. Billboard in view promoting war bonds.
39. 12th Street, East from Wyandotte 12th Street, East from Wyandotte Postcard of 12th Street, East from Wyandotte
40. 12th Street, West from McGee 12th Street, West from McGee Postcard of 12th Street, West from McGee