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John Wilkins Roberts

Date: 1952

This is a photograph of John Wilkins Roberts reading the Oskaloosa Independent newspaper. The newspaper was established July 11, 1860, by his grandfather, John Wesley Roberts. It was later run…

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Clearing snow at Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas

Date: March 1960

This photograph shows a Menninger Clinic maintenance crew clearing snow near the north office. People in the photograph are (left to right) Wallace Tibbits, Rufus Turner, Earl Chandler, Otto Reicherter,…

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Albert G. Patrick

Date: Between 1865 and 1869

This is an engraving of Albert G. Patrick, who came to Leavenworth, Kansas Territory, on February 12, 1856. He became involved in the free-state party. Patrick joined Captain Wright’s Stranger…

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John Wesley Horner

Date: Between 1860 and 1865

This cabinet card shows John Wesley Horner, (1834-1874). A veteran of the Civil War, he served as colonel of the 18th Michigan Infantry before becoming the fifth President of Baker…

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Bird’s eye view of Oswego, Kansas

Date: 1877

A bird’s eye view of the city of Oswego, Kansas, the county seat of Labette County. The colored lithograph shows the location of churches, schools, railroad depots and the county…

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Map of Labette County, Kansas

Date: 1875

This map illustrates railroads, cities and creeks within the townships of Labette County, Kansas and is scaled at one half inch to the mile.