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Legislative panel, 1869
Date: 1869
This black and white legislative panel shows the members of the Kansas House of Representatives and Senate.
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From the river to the mountains via the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Date: 1876
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad promotional advertisement encouraging travel on its western line to the Rocky Mountains from the east. Includes timetable and illustrations by Topeka artist Henry Worrall.
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Legless Andrews to Seat of G.A.R.
Date: May 22, 1914
Legless Andrews of Kansas City, Missouri, writes to the Kansas Department of the Grand Army of the Republic of Topeka, Kansas, concerning free attractions to be provided at the dedication…
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Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. The new southern route to Denver
Date: 1870s or 1880s
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad promotional advertisement encouraging travel on its new southern route to Denver, Colorado, and the San Juan gold and silver mines.
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Scenes on the Line of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.
Date: 1870s or 1880s
This is an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad promotional advertisement of wild life, rock formations and frontier settlements to be found on the railroad line. The second sheet includes…
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Centennial, 1776-1876: Declaration of Principles
Date: 1876
This Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company advertisement promotes the railroad line in the context of the centennial celebration of the establishment of the United States. The poster’s language…
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Southern Kansas. Letter in the march number of “camp’s emigrants’ guide to Kansas,” from a New York farmer
Date: March 8, 1880
This railroad advertisement features a published letter from a New York farm emigrant, lauding the agricultural bountifulness of Kansas to prospective settlers. It was written in Iola, Allen County.
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The Plumb Plan of Government Ownership of Railroads
Date: 1890s ?
Trade union broadside announcement advertising the meeting place of a talk to discuss a proposed plan of government and employee ownership over the railroad industry. Mr. Frederick C.Howe delivered the…
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Official railroad map of Kansas 1899
Date: 1899
This map shows the railroad lines that crossed Kansas in 1890. It was issued by the Kansas State Board of Railroad Commissioners. W. P. Dillard was the chair and the…
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Map of Kansas City, Missouri
Date: 1890
An 1890 map of Kansas City, Missouri.
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Western Union pass
Date: 1935 and 1936
Western Union authorizes the acceptance of collect messages by F.A. Melluish until December 31, 1936.
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Order of Railroad Telegraphers pass
Date: January 01, 1908-December 31, 1908
Order of Railroad Telegraphers pass issued to R.F. Andrews.
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Great Rock Island route. Solid vestibule trains
Date: 1890
Rock Island Railroad promotional advertisement in the form of a monthly calendar detailing the line route between Chicago and Kansas City, Council Bluffs, Colorado Springs, Denver and Pueblo.
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Compliments of the Great Rock Island Route
Date: 1890
This is a Rock Island Railroad promotional advertisement in the form of a monthly calendar detailing the various major routes of the line. The first image shows a photographic transparency…
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The boss line to St. Louis and east
Date: 1880s or 1890s ?
Missouri Pacific Railway promotional advertisement encouraging travel on its line from St. Louis to eastern destinations.
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Mail and stagecoach passes
Date: Between 1874 and 1877
Mail and stagecoach passes issued to Harry Tisdal by various companies.
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Railroad passes to various stations
Date: Between 1870 and 1887
Railroad passes to various stations issued to Harry Tisdale.
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World’s Columbian Exposition pass
Date: November 1, 1893
World’s Columbian Exposition pass issued to Harry Tisdale for the Sperry Exhibition Electric Car
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Fred Harvey system passes
Date: Between 1897 and 1899
These are Fred Harvey eating house system passes issued to Harry Tisdale.
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Remember when you go to St. Louis
Date: 1880s or 1890s ?
Missouri Pacific Railroad promotional advertisement encouraging travel on its line between St. Joseph and St. Louis, MO, and other points in between.
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Railroad passes from Western National Fair
Date: Between 1882 and 1887
Railroad passes issued to Harry Tisdale to the Western National Fair in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad passes
Date: Between 1875 and 1879
Railroad passes issued to Harry Tisdale for Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad stations.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad passes
Date: Between 1877 and 1882
Railroad passes issued to Harry Tisdale for Missouri Pacific Railroad stations.
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Missouri- Kansas- Texas Railroad passes
Date: Between 1875 and 1890
Railroad passes issued to Harry Tisdale to Missouri, Kansas & Texas stations.
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Missouri River, Ft. Scott & Gulf Railroad passes
Date: Between 1873 and 1879
Railroad passes issued to Harry Tisdale to Missouri River, Ft. Scott & Gulf railroad stations.