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Francis Philippi DeDonder

Date: Between 1900 and 1905

This is a portrait of Francis Philippi DeDonder (1883-1931). Francis was born November 8, 1883, the son of Vital (Mar. 8, 1846-Dec. 15, 1928) and Marie Joseph Lobert DeDonder (Mar.…

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Anna Marie Germonprez DeDonder

Date: Between 1935 and 1939

This is a portrait of Anna Marie Germonprez DeDonder (1889-1982). Anna Marie Germonprez was born May 13, 1889, the daughter of Louis (June 20, 1852-Sept. 2, 1926) and Emma Sobrie…

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Moses Keokuk, Chief of the Sauk and Fox

Date: Between 1875 and 1880

A portrait of Moses Keokuk (Wunagisa), Chief of the Sauk and Fox tribe. Moses was the son of Keokuk, the United States government-recognized leader of the Sauk and Fox. Upon…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1945

This night view shows the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. Located on twenty acres of land once owned by Cyrus K. Holliday, work began on October 17, 1866, when the cornerstone…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: December 31, 1935

This aerial view shows the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. Located on twenty acres of land once owned by Cyrus K. Holliday, work began on October 17, 1866, when the cornerstone…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1924

This sepia colored photograph shows the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. Located on twenty acres of land, once owned by Cyrus K. Holliday, work began on October 17, 1866 when the…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1920

This sepia colored photograph shows individuals preparing for an event on the grounds of the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. In the background a banner above the steps of the capitol…

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Kathryn O’Loughlin’s campaign poster

Date: July 1932

This is a campaign poster for Kathryn O’Loughlin, a Democrat, who ran for Congress from the Sixth District. Her political career included representing District 89 in the 1931 Kansas House…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1917

This sepia colored photograph shows from left to right: Charles Henry Chandler state architect for the capitol and Rollin J. Blazo statehouse carpenter. The men are discussing the remodeling work…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1880

This black and white photograph shows the east and west wing of the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. Located on twenty acres of land, once owned by Cyrus K. Holliday, work…

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Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1868

A view of Kansas Avenue looking south from 6th Avenue showing businesses along the west side. Businesses are identified as (right to left): Kansas Valley National Bank, Orrin T. Welch…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1886

This black and white photograph shows the chambers of the Kansas Senate in Topeka. Built in 1886 as part of the east wing of the capitol, the room features cherry…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: July 1886

This black and white photograph shows the National Educational Association Meeting on the grounds of the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. Located on twenty acres of land once owned by Cyrus…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: July 1886

This photograph shows a north view, during the National Educational Association Meeting, on the grounds of the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. Located on twenty acres of land once owned by…

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Merchants National Bank, Topeka, Kansas

Date: November 17, 1904

A photograph of the front of Merchants National Bank, Topeka, Kansas, located at 605 Kansas Avenue. The man is identified as Wallis Spielman and the woman is Miss Martha Holyoke,…

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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1886

This black and white photograph shows a north view of the foundation for the main building of the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. Located on twenty acres of land once owned…

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Capitol under construction in Topeka, Kansas

Date: 1886

This black and white photograph shows construction on the south portion of the capitol’s main building in Topeka, Kansas. By late summer, 1886, approximately one half of the outside walls…