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Rabbit drive in Western Kansas

Date: Between 1934 and 1936

A photograph showing people gathering for a rabbit drive. During the Depression and dust bowl period, areas of the state suffered from an over abundance of rabbits which were destroying…

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Rabbit drive in Western Kansas

Date: Between 1934 and 1936

Two photographs showing a Western Kansas rabbit drive. During the Depression and dust bowl period, areas of the state suffered from an over abundance of rabbits which were destroying pastures.…

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Leavenworth jail, Leavenworth, Kansas

Date: Between 1870 and 1871

This sepia colored stereograph shows the three-story structure of the Leavenworth jail in Leavenworth, Kansas. In the background several buildings, a bridge, and the Kansas River are visible.

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Emporia Gazette building, Emporia, Kansas

Date: Between 1950 and 1959

This black and white photograph shows the Emporia Gazette building at 517 Merchant Street in Emporia, Kansas. The two-story structure was built in 1900 to house the “Emporia Gazette” owned…

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Emporia Gazette building, Emporia, Kansas

Date: Between 1950 and 1959

This black and white photograph shows the Emporia Gazette building at 517 Merchant Street in Emporia, Kansas. The two-story structure was built in 1900 to house the Emporia Gazette owned…

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Emporia Gazette building, Emporia, Kansas

Date: 1977

This black and white photograph shows the Emporia Gazette building at 517 Merchant Street in Emporia, Kansas. The two-story structure was built in 1900 to house the “Emporia Gazette” owned…

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Iowa Beef Processors, Inc., Emporia, Kansas

Date: Between 1970 and 1979

This photograph shows carcasses of meat moving down the processing line at the Iowa Beef Processors, Inc. in Emporia, Kansas. Founded in 1960 in Denison, Iowa, the company was the…

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The College of Emporia, Emporia, Kansas

Date: 1921-1922

An endowment and building campaign poster showing students, faculty, and a general view of the campus. Several faculty are identified: front row – Shaffner (far left); D. Hirshler (5th from…

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Officers’ school, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Date: Between 1950 and 1959

This black and white photograph shows the first officers’ school at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The two-story brick building later housed the Army National Bank and the Post Finance Office.

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A. F. Dehn store

Date: Between 1880 and 1900

The A. F. Dehn store in Williamsburg, Kansas with unidentified people standing outside.

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Methodist Episcopal Church in Wellsville

Date: Between 1910 and 1930

This is the Methodist Episcopal Church in Wellsville, Kansas. It shows the tower and stained glass windows. It is a brick structure. The photograph was donated by Mrs. James Postma.

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Downtown in Wellsville, Kansas

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

Photograph of a wagon load of English blue grass seed in downtown Wellsville, Kansas. Value of the cargo was $1710.42. Persons in the photograph are unidentified.

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Silkville residence

Date: Between 1930 and 1950

An unidentified residence built on the ruins of an old dormitory at Silkville, Kansas.

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Modern Silkville home, Kansas

Date: Between 1930 and 1950

A modern home in Silkville that was built from the ruins of the west half of the “Chateau”. The woman and child are not unidentified. The photograph was donated by…

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Chief Henry C. Roman Nose

Date: Between 1860 and 1868

This is a photograph of Chief Henry C. Roman Nose. Chief Henry C. Roman Nose was a Southern Cheyenne leader and famous for his part in the Battle of the…

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Stone silk mills at Silkville

Date: Between 1930 and 1950

Five views of two buildings considered silk mills. Located at Silkville. Photographs donated by R. Richmond.