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William Wallace homestead, Stafford, Kansas

Date: April 1886

This black and white photograph shows members from the William Wallace family in front of their sod house, built in 1876, and their two-story wooden structure home, built in 1884,…

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Zu and Helen Adams

Date: Circa 1896

This is a photograph of Zu Adams (left), Helen Adams (center) and an unidentified girl. Zu adopted Helen in 1896. In 1876, when Zu was seventeen, her father became Secretary…

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Helen Adams, adopted daughter of Zu Adams

Date: January 1897

This is a photograph of Helen Adams, adopted by Zu Adams in 1896. In 1876, when Zu was seventeen, her father became Secretary of the new Kansas Historical Society, and…

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Zu Adams

Date: Between 1905 and 1910

This is a photograph of Zu Adams taken in the front yard of the family home at 1501 Mulvane in Topeka, Kansas. She was born in Atchison, Kansas, in 1859.…

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Sand sculptures in Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1991 - September 6, 1992

These are photographs showing Wizard of Oz and dragon sand sculptures created by Sand Sculptors International at West Ridge Mall in Topeka, Kansas. Fifty tons of sand was used to…

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Frank Robl

Date: Between 1935 and 1939

These are photographs of Frank Robl, known throughout the country as the “duck man”. He was an active bird bander for more than 50 years. His farm located three miles…

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Maypole, Topeka, Kansas

Date: Between 1900 and 1919

This black and white photograph shows a group of children winding a maypole during May Day activities in Topeka, Kansas.

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City Hand Laundry, Topeka, Kansas

Date: Between 1930s and 1940s

These two black and white photographs show the City Hand Laundry and delivery trucks at 415 Jackson Street in Topeka, Kansas.

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Dog powered churn

Date: Between 1870 and 1890

This color transparency shows a dog on a treadmill attempting to power a butter churn as a young girl looks on. The treadmill was manufactured by the Wheeler & Melick…

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Phil Zimmerman, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1934

This is a 1934 studio portrait of Phil Zimmerman, a long-time Topeka resident who was prominent for his involvement in civic and political affairs and for his energetic promotion of…

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Santa Fe Farm and Home Special

Date: February 15--April 6, 1932

This poster provides the schedule for a Santa Fe railroad demonstration train titled “Santa Fe Farm and Home Special.” It was traveling through Texas February 15–April 6, 1932. It was…

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Kinsley State Guards in Kinsley, Kansas

Date: September 6, 1918

This a panoramic photograph shows the Kinsley State Guards, Company B, 23rd Battalion in Kinsley, Kansas. Company B performed guard duty twice, once at a fire and second time guarding…

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Princeton, Kansas

Date: 1857

A map of Princeton, Kansas, showing streets, lots, and a portion of Cedar Creek.