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I.O.O.F. Lodge in Ensign, Kansas

Date: 1915

This is a photograph of the new I.O.O.F. Lodge instituted by Cimarron #288 at Ensign, Kansas. The lodge met in Clark’s Pharmacy building. People in the photograph are identified as:…

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Automobile, Osborne County, Kansas

Date: Between 1900 and 1919

This black and white photograph shows a gentleman seated in a parked automobile on a snowy street in Osborne County, Kansas.

Medium: PhysicalObject

Osage County organization records

Date: 1862

In order for an unorganized county to be recognized by the state of Kansas, a certain number of householders/legal electors had to petition the governor. The governor would appoint a…

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Neosho County organization records

Date: 1864

In order for an unorganized county to be recognized by the state of Kansas, a certain number of householders/legal electors had to petition the governor. The governor would appoint a…

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Cyle Horchem, Garver Flying Circus

Date: Between 1920 and 1924

This black and white photograph shows Cyle Horchem, co-founder of the Garver Flying Circus. The Garver Flying Circus established around 1920 or 1921, Karl Garver from Attica, Kansas, and Cyle…

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Ottawa Fire of 1909

Date: February 15, 1909

A photo of the aftermath of a fire in the Goodin building next to the Peoples Bank on the northeast corner of Second and Main in Ottawa, Kansas.

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Josiah BreckBill McAfee

Date: Between 1880 and 1890

This cabinet card shows Josiah BreckBill McAfee, (1830-1908). McAfee an ordained Lutheran minister from Pennsylvania migrated, in 1855, to Leavenworth, Kansas. A supporter of the Free-State movement, he was compelled…

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Pizza Hut Pete bank

Date: between 1960 and 1969

Brothers Frank and Dan Carney took advantage of the “pizza craze” sweeping the country by opening the first Pizza Hut in Wichita on June 15, 1958. A year later the…

Medium: PhysicalObject

Carry Nation poster

Date: between 1901 and 1902

Large, rectangular color poster advertising an appearance by Carry Nation, a temperance advocate who gained notoriety by attacking saloons. Her activities began in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, in 1899. A hatchet…

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Eisenhower political button

Date: 1952

this large red, white, and blue button promoted the presidential campaign of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Originally from Abilene, Kansas, Eisenhower was the Supreme Allied Commander during World War II and…

Medium: PhysicalObject

Henry Joseph Adams portrait

Date: 1894

An oil painting of Henry Joseph Adams, painted by George M. Stone. Adams came to Kansas in March, 1855, settled in Leavenworth, and became active in free-state causes. In the…

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Civil War Valentine

Date: between 1861 and 1865

Joseph Forrest sent Valentines to Elizabeth Ehrhart during the Civil War. They were residents of Macon County, Illinois, and became engaged in 1858. Joseph enlisted on July 25, 1861 at…

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Old Kickapoo cannon

Date: between 1840 and 1860

The “Old Kickapoo” cannon was a United States Model 1841 six-pounder field gun. The cannon was captured by American forces in the Battle of Sacramento during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).…

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Price Raid

Date: 1865

This watercolor with pencil shading was done by Samuel J. Reader of Indianola, Kansas. The painting depicts Confederate soldiers marching Union prisoners of war while a haystack burns in the…

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Harvey County Fair Association

Date: Between 1870 and 1900

This poster announces a fair to be held at Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. Highlights include $5000 in premiums and a speed ring. Illustrations of horse and cattle exhibitions are included.

Medium: PhysicalObject

Sumner County fair

Date: August 25 - 28, 1891

This poster announces a fair to be held at Wellington, Kansas, in Sumner County. Highlights include horse racing, domestic and farm products, and special attractions. Color illustrations of livestock and…

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Seventh annual fair of the Nemaha Fair Association

Date: September 17 - 20, 1889

This poster announces a fair to be held at Nemaha, Kansas, sponsored by the Nemaha Fair Association. Events include horse racing, a band of music, and various exhibitions. Illustrations of…

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Wilson County fair, Fredonia, Kansas

Date: August 29 - September 1, 1893

This poster announces a fair to be held at Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas. Highlights include premiums and racing. The poster includes color illustrations of sulky racing with horses and riders.…

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Wilson County fair, Fredonia, Kansas

Date: August 29 - September 1, 1893

This poster announces a fair to be held in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas. Highlights include premiums and racing. The poster includes color illustrations of horse racing. Fair officers are S.…

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Wilson County fair, Fredonia, Kansas

Date: August 29 - September 1, 1893

This poster announces a fair to be held at Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas. Highlights include premiums and racing. The poster includes illustrations of horses. Fair officers are S. J. Bartlett,…

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At Salina, Kansas

Date: September 23 - 26, 1884

This poster presumably announces an agricultural fair to be held at Salina, Kansas. The Saline County Agricultural, Horticultural, and Mechanical Association most likely produced the poster. An illustration of a…

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Jewell City fair

Date: September 24 - 26, 1884

This poster announces the fifth annual fair of the Jewell District Society to be held at Jewell City, Kansas. Highlights of the fair include $1,500 in premiums, prize bicycle tournaments,…