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John Michael (Mike) Hayden, Kansas governor

Date: Between 1986 and 1990

This portrait shows Kansas Governor Mike Hayden sitting at the governor’s desk at the statehouse in Topeka, Kansas. Born in Atwood, Kansas, Hayden entered politics after a decorated career in…

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Municipal Auditorium, Topeka, Kansas

Date: Between 1940 and 1945

A postcard showing the Municipal Auditorium, Topeka, Kansas. In the late 1930s the Federal Public Works Agency (PWA) approved a grant for nearly $7,000,000 to construct the Municipal Auditorium. Designs…

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Frank’s Pharmacy, Valley Falls, Kansas

Date: Between 1990 and 1995

A photograph of John Carlin, former Governor of Kansas, and Frank Shrimplin, inside Frank’s Pharmacy standing in front of a “History of Pharmacy” display. Frank Shrimplin owned the pharmacy at…

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Can you afford Tom Docking’s promises?

Date: 1986

A political card designed as a door hanger from a Kansas Individual Income Tax form. On one side of the card Kansas voters are asked “Can You Afford Tom Docking’s…

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Masonic Hall, De Soto, Kansas

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This photographs shows a street scene in De Soto, Kansas. Several buildings and store fronts are visible including the Masonic Hall, a meat market, and the J. W. Hiddleston store.…

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Orlo H. Drinkwater

Date: 1868

This black and white cabinet card shows Orlo H. Drinkwater,(1835-1912). An abolitionist from Pennsylvania he came to the Kansas Territory, in 1855, and settled in Topeka, Kansas. In 1857, Drinkwater…