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Memoirs of Charles Homer Dewey
Date: Between 1940 and 1944
This item is a memoir of Charles Homer Dewey’s life to 1943 and a postscript to 1944. Included are recollections of his life on the farm near Piedmont, Kansas; studies…
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Graham County Citizens Petitioning to Governor John P. St. John
Date: October 11, 1879
The residents of Graham County are petitioning in a letter to Governor John P. St. John that he official by law recognize the area as a “bona fide” county. The…
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A state camp meeting will be held by the Kansas State Association of the M.E. Church
Date: August 10, 1881-August 21, 1881
A circular announcing a state camp meeting held by the Kansas State Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Riverside Park in Winfield, Kansas. Governor John St. John was to…
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Paul R. Wunsch
Date: July 31, 1964
This campaign letter from Republican candidate Paul R. Wunsch reminds state employees to vote for him in the August 4th primary election for Kansas Governor. The letter goes on to…
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William M. Ferguson
Date: 1964
A 1964 campaign brochure that features William M. Ferguson of Wellington, Kansas and the slogan ” KNOW this Dynamic Kansan”. Additional images of Ferguson and his family are included along…
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William Avery
Date: 1964
A 1964 campaign card designed as a “DO NOT DISTURB!” sign. The sign claims that Bill Avery is the best qualified candidate to be Governor of Kansas. The slogan “Kansas’…
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William Avery for Governor
Date: 1964
A 1964 campaign brochure that features William Avery’s image and the slogan “AHEAD WITH AVERY- REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR”. Additional information is provided about Avery’s family life, voting record in Congress, and…
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Wm. H. “Bill” Avery
Date: Between 1951 and 1965
An elephant shape campaign card promoting the re-election of William Henry “Bill” Avery to Congress. As a congressman, Avery served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955…
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The story of a fool chief. An incident of the Kaw Trail.
Date: 1908
A story of Fool Chief, Chief of the Kaw Indians, written by Ralph Burchard Ellis. This small story, telling of Fool Chief’s life and death, was printed in February 1908,…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: June 5, 2007
Robison was inducted as a nurse. Interviewed by Deborah Pye on Jun 5, 2007, Robison talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: December 4, 2007
Parker was inducted in 1945 and served until 1947 in the Military Welfare Service, American Red Cross; Army Special Services Section. Interviewed by Deborah Pye on Dec 4, 2007, Parker…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: September 13, 2007
Kennedy enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served until 1946 on the U.S.S. Massey DD 778. Interviewed by Nancy L. Porter on Sep 13, 2007, Kennedy talked about military…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: June 13, 2006
Jehle was inducted into the Army (Air Force) in 1942 and served until 1946 in the Flying Grasshoppers, 2nd Army Air Force LTE. Interviewed by Helen M. Krische on Jun…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: September 25, 2000
Graham was inducted into the Army (Infantry) in 1945 and served until 1945. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on Sep 25, 2000, Graham talked about military experiences in the Second World…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: September 25, 2006
Graham enlisted in the WAC: Women’s Army Corps in 1945 and served until 1945 in the Nurse’s aide. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on Sep 25, 2006, Graham talked about military…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: July 23, 2006
Golden was inducted into the Army (Artillery) in 1942 and served until 1945 in the 183rd Ordinance Depot Company. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on Jul 23, 2006, Golden talked about…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: May 10, 2006
Gill was inducted into the Army (Air Force) in 1942 and served until 1946 in the Air Transport Command. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on May 10, 2006, Gill talked about…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: July 5, 2006
Freeman was inducted into the Army (Infantry) in 1940 and served until 1945. Interviewed by Deborah Pye on Jul 5, 2006, Freeman talked about military experiences in the Second World…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: June 15, 2006
Durkin enlisted in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) of the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served until 1945 in Communications. Interviewed by Helen M. Krische on Jun…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: October 23, 2007
Dort enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served in the 1st Marine Division. Interviewed by Deborah Pye on Oct 23, 2007, Dort talked about military experiences in the…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: April 26, 2007
Cobb was inducted into the Army (Infantry) in 1943 and served until 1946 in the 271st Engineer Battalion, 71st Infantry Division. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on Apr 26, 2007, Cobb…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: June 13, 2006
Carlson was inducted into the Army (Infantry) in 1944 and served until 1946 in the 306th Combat Engineers, 81st Division, 8th Army. Interviewed by Helen M. Krische on Jun 13,…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: December 8, 2006
Brown enlisted in the Army (Infantry) in 1942. He was wounded in the head and captured October 17, 1943 while out on patrol on Mount Grandy, Italy. Interviewed by Deborah…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: July 14, 2006
Breitenbucher was inducted into the Navy in 1943 and served until 1946 on the U.S.S. Lexington. Interviewed by Helen M. Krische on Jul 14, 2006, Breitenbucher talked about military experiences…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: March 12, 2007
Berlin enlisted in the Army (Cavalry) in 1942 and served until 1945 in the 75th Infantry Divison; 2nd Infantry Division. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on Mar 12, 2007, Berlin talked…