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Shawnee County courthouse in Topeka, Kansas

Date: Between 1915 and 1920

This is a postcard showing the second Shawnee County courthouse located on the northwest corner of Fifth and Van Buren streets in Topeka, Kansas. It was built in 1896 and…

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Johann Jakob and Fredricka Schwarz’s family

Date: Between 1900 and 1905

This is a photograph of Johann Jakob and Fredricka Schwarz’s family, front row (left to right): Fredricka Schwarz (mother), Johann Jakob Schwarz (father), Sophia Schwarz (Sophie), Katharina Fredrike Schwartz (Kate)…

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Abraham Coffman family in Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1923

This photograph from 1923 shows members of the Abraham Coffman family posing with the family automobile. Included are Abraham, his wife Lilly Mae, and their children Ted, twins Loyd and…

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Coffman service station in Topeka, Kansas

Date: Between 1934 and 1940

This photograph shows the service station operated by A. L. (Vern) Coffman on the southeast corner of California and 10th streets in Topeka, Kansas. Coffman ran the station from the…

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Adolph Roenigk

Date: Between 1905 and 1910

A studio photograph of Adolph Roenigk with an unidentified boy holding coconuts. Roenigk includes a letter addressed to George W. Martin, secretary of the Kansas Historical Society, indicating the photograph…

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Adolph Roenigk

Date: Between 1905 and 1915

A postcard photograph showing a group of people, including Adolph Roenigk and his sister, Louisa Rasmussen.

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Adolph Roenigk

Date: Between 1932 and 1938

Photograph of Adolph Roenigk (1847-1938) of Lincoln County, Kansas. He wrote the book, Pioneer History of Kansas, in 1933.

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Greatest Thing in the World

Date: Between 1930 and 1939

This flyer published by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company is promoting travel to the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The scenic landmarks of the canyon are…

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Flood scene in Kansas City, Kansas

Date: 1951

This is a photograph showing flood waters in the industrial district of Kansas City, Kansas. In the background are buildings in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Henry C. Austin

Date: Between 1861 and 1865

This is a carte-de-visite showing Captain Henry C. Austin from St. Louis, Missouri. He served in Company E, I, and Headquarters of the 8th Kansas Infantry. He was later promoted…