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Buffalo wallow in Haskell County, Kansas

Date: Between 1870 and 1879

This is a photograph showing a man seated by a buffalo wallow in Haskell County, Kansas. These were large shallow areas where the bison (buffalo) rolled in the earth, covering…

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Dr. John R. Brinkley

Date: Between 1930 and 1939

This black and white photograph shows Dr. John R. Brinkley, wife Minnie, and son Johnnie Boy. Brinkley a physician from Milford, Kansas became famous for his goat gland transplants and…

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John R. Brinkley

Date: May 12, 1941

A photograph of Dr. John R. Brinkley taken at the time he entered the Texas senatorial race for the seat vacated by the death of Morris Sheppard. The photograph was…

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Half Way Park, Kinsley, Kansas

Date: Between 1950s and 1960s

This black and white postcard shows the Half Way Park sign in Kinsley, Kansas. The park is located along the juncture of Kansas U.S. Highway 50 and 56. The town…

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Harvesting, Kinsley, Kansas

Date: Between 1880s and 1890s

This sepia colored photograph shows a group of farmers using horse drawn equipment for harvesting near Kinsely, Kansas.

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Victoria, Kansas

Date: 1910

This hand colored German printed postcard shows the store fronts along main street in Victoria, Kansas. The town, incorporated in 1873 and named after Queen Victoria, is located in eastern…

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John R. Brinkley to Wallace Davis

Date: January 10, 1942

A letter written by Dr. John R. Brinkley to Wallace Davis, attorney. In this letter to his attorney, Brinkley outlines the difficulties he and Minnie Brinkley are experiencing. He discusses…

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John R. Brinkley campaigning for governor

Date: Between 1930 and 1932

A photograph showing Dr. John R. Brinkley campaigning for Kansas governor in either 1930 or 1932. In the 1930 election, he ran against Frank Hauke and Harry Woodring and in…

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Minnie Jones Brinkley

Date: 1912

A photograph of Minnie Jones in Memphis, Tennessee. After a short courtship, she married Dr. John R. Brinkley on August 23, 1913.

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John R. and Minnie Brinkley

Date: 1913

A studio portrait of John R. and Minnie Brinkley. They were married on August 23, 1913 after a short courtship. The photograph was probably taken while they were on their…