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George Alexander

Date: 1861-1865

This is a carte-de-visite showing George Alexander a member of Company G, Fifth Kansas Cavalry during the Civil War. He lived in Kansas City, Missouri and enlisted on October 10,…

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William Jennings Bryan

Date: Between 1900 and 1908

This is a cabinet card showing William Jennings Bryan and labeled our next president. Bryan ran unsuccessfully for United States President in 1896, 1900 and 1908 as a member of…

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Sherry Friend, prisoner 1462

Date: February 26, 1905

The two photographs show Sherry Friend, prisoner number 1462. He was received at the Kansas State Penitenitary on February 26, 1905 from Allen County, Kansas for murder.

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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway’s advertising staff

Date: Between 1950 and 1955

Here are two photographs showing Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railway’s advertising staff Richard Baker (left) and Walter Duzmal. The two worked as production assistants, handled merchandising and direct-mail, and…

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Olathe Cow Boy Boots in Olathe, Kansas

Date: Between 1910 and 1915

This is a photograph showing employees of Olathe Cow Boy Boots (a.k.a. Hyer Boot Company). Charles H. Hyer, the son of an immigrant German shoemaker, arrived in Leavenworth in 1870…

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Photographs-Washington Co., Ks.

Date: Between 1883 and 1941

Twenty-four various scenes in Washington, Co., Ks – 1. Dr. Donald Bitzer in Naval uniform from WWII. 2. Harness Shop, First Nation Bank and Commercial House. 3. Implement Lot in…

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Elaine Hammer Walser with an airplane

Date: 1939

This is a photograph showing Elaine Hammer Walser with an airplane on her first and only flying lesson in Mankato, Kansas. Elaine was born September 22, 1922, in Norway, Kansas,…

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Elaine Hammer Walser

Date: 1942

This is a photograph of Elaine Hammer Walser dressed in her nurse’s uniform and cape on graduation day from Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia, Kansas. Elaine was born in…

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Glenn Cunningham

Date: 1933

This photograph shows Glenn Cunningham, in the middle, wearing a sweater with the letter “K” for the University of Kansas. He is posed with two unidentified men possibly students from…

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Glenn Cunningham

Date: 1936

This photograph shows Glenn Cunningham crossing the finish line at a unidentified location. He represented the United States during the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics in the 1500 meter run.…