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Date: November 20, 1834
Letter written by Thomas Creigh McCleary Alderson to his uncle, Lewis Allen Alderson. Lewis Allen Alderson later moved to Atchison, Kansas, in 1858 and was a prominent Baptist minister. He…
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Date: August 28, 1835
Letter written by L. W. Allen to Lewis Allen Alderson. Alderson later moved to Atchison, Kansas, in 1858 and was a prominent Baptist minister. He died in Atchison in 1881.
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Date: December 1831-August 1832
Several letters written by John Marshall Alderson to his uncle, Lewis Allen Alderson. Lewis Allen Alderson later moved to Atchison, Kansas, in 1858 and was a prominent Baptist minister. He…
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Date: 1830s
Letter written by Jane Creigh Alderson to her uncle, Lewis Allen Alderson. Alderson later moved to Atchison, Kansas, in 1858 and was a prominent Baptist minister. He died in Atchison…
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Date: July 18, 1860
Letter written by J. G. Alderson to his cousin, Lewis Allen Alderson. Lewis Allen Alderson later moved to Atchison, Kansas, in 1858 and was a prominent Baptist minister. He died…
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Date: March 5, 1829-July 16, 1831
Two letters written by George Alderson to Lewis Allen Alderson. Lewis Allen Alderson later moved to Atchison, Kansas, in 1858 and was a prominent Baptist minister. He died in Atchison…
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Date: August 21, 1880
In this letter, having been criticized by Kansas Governor St John for paying newspaper editors to publish pro-temperance messages, temperance worker, Ms. Lang, writes the Governor to further explain and…
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Date: 1894-1978
A scrapbook compiled by Almeda Harrison comprised of cards, artwork, photographs, newspaper clippings, play programs, and conference schedules. Almeda was involved in the Girl Reserve at Camp Wood near Elmdale,…
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Date: June 13, 1880
A letter from B.W. Hiatt commenting that the prearranged June 24th mass temperance meeting is badly needed in his area and assures Kansas Governor St. John of a large turnout.
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Date: August 16, 1880
In this letter, W.W. Campbell writes Kansas Governor St. John, asking whether adoption of the Prohibitory Amendment would require follow-up legislation. Campbell believes legislation is required, and has been told…
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Date: August 21, 1880
A letter from temperance worker, J.M. Dunlap, who desires to attend a temperance convention on August 26 & 27th, requesting railroad passes from Kansas Governor St. John, for he and…
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Date: July 30, 1880
A letter to Kansas Governor John St. John from Mrs. G.J.H.Lang of Parsons, Kansas, strongly pledging her support for the amendment and imploring the Governor to use his influence to…
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Date: August 02, 1880
A letter from A.J. Jutkins to Kansas Governor St. John inviting him to speak at the Knights Templars Encampment convention in Lake Bluff, Illinois. All state governors have been invited…
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Date: August 11, 1880
In this letter, Reverand Howard of Scranton, invites Kansas Governor St. John to address the Osage County area on the issue of temperance.
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Date: August 21, 1880
In this letter, temperance worker, J.M. Dunlap, who desires to attend a temperance convention on August 26 & 27th, requests railroad passes from Kansas Governor St. John, for he and…
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Date: November 18, 1904
This is a letter written by Samuel Townsend, Kingsbury Episcopi, England, to his daughter Anna Townsend Quantic, Riley, Kansas. In the letter, Samuel writes about family, and mentions that his…
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Date: August 16, 1880
In this letter, W.W. Campbell writes Kansas Governor St. John, asking whether adoption of the Prohibitory Amendment would require follow-up legislation. Campbell believes legislation is required, and has been told…
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Date: August 21, 1880
In this letter, Annie Boice apologizes to Kansas Governor St. John for circular publishing errors, but requests a train pass to attend an upcoming meeting.
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Date: August 22, 1880
A letter from A. Barnes of Junction City to Kansas Governor St. John. Barnes sends a list of speakers he would prefer attend the upcoming campaign and also references a…
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Date: 1994
This political brochure promotes Governor Bill Graves and Sheila Frahm as the Republican candidates for Kansas Governor and Lt. Governor. The brochure features images, a brief biographical sketch, and quotes…
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Date: January 28, 1994
This card issued by Bill and Linda Graves invites fellow Kansans to join them for a “Kansas Celebration” to reflect on the solid beliefs, actions and understandings that makes the…
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Date: 1994
This political campaign brochure promotes Gene Bicknell, a businessman from Pittsburg, Kansas, and Senator Barbara Lawrence from Wichita, as the Republican candidates respectively for Kansas Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Their…
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Date: July 19, 1880
In this letter, Reverend McNabb invites Kansas Governor St. John to a Douglas County temperance Sunday School picnic in August. McNabb anticipates “several thousand people” will attend the event.
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Date: August 21, 1880
This letter from T.J. Custard of Big Springs, Kansas, invites Kansas Governor St. John to address a September 11th Temperance Rally, to be held at the Campbell Brother’s grove nearby.
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Date: Between 1897 and 1899
A photograph of Louis C. Boyle copied from Men of Affairs in Greater Kansas City, 1912. Boyle was Kansas Attorney General from July 15, 1897 to January 9, 1899. He…
