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The Chief
Date: Between 1926 and 1927
This brochure published by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company encourages travelers to take the passenger train the “Chief.” The publication goes on to describe the journeys and…
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The Santa Fe Chief
Date: September 25, 1926
This flyer published by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company is encouraging travelers to take the new passenger train “The Chief” between Chicago and California. This train will…
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California Limited
Date: Between 1920 and 1921
This brochure published by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company is promoting travelers to take the passenger train the “California Limited.” The publication goes on to describe the…
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The California Limited
Date: Between 1908 and 1909
This brochure published by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company is encouraging travelers to take the passenger train the “California Limited.” The publication goes on to describe the…
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Take the San Francisco Chief to the New York World’s Fair
Date: Between 1964 and 1965
This advertising map published by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company is urging travelers to take the passenger train the San Francisco Chief to the New York World’s…
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W. J. Alexander to Governor John St. John
Date: September 04, 1880
In this letter, W.J. Alexander expresses his gratitude and admiration for Kansas Governor St. John’s oratory ability after hearing the governor has accepted an invitation to lecture at a temperance…
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C. Humble to Governor John St. John
Date: September 11, 1880
A letter to Kansas Governor St. John from C. Humble, requesting the Governor’s attendance at a special “street meeting” sometime during September 20th. A prohibition meeting is scheduled for that…
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A. L. Coleman to Governor John St. John
Date: September 10, 1880
In this letter, attorney A.L. Coleman of Sabetha, offers belated congratulations to Kansas Governor St. John on his nomination, pledging his support for prohibition. The letterhead is for Sargent &…
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C. Post to Governor John St. John
Date: September 10, 1880
In this letter, Kansas Governor St. John is invited to address a large meeting of Saline and neighboring county citizens in mid-October on the subjects of prohibition and the amendment.
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C. Humble to Governor John St. John
Date: September 10, 1880
In this letter, Kansas Governor St. John is invited to speak at a prohibition rally in Wichita on September 30th. It is described as a Grand Prohibition Rally and J.…
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E. B. Crew to Governor John St. John
Date: September 09, 1880
A letter from temperance supporter E. B. Crew of Delphos to Kansas Governor St. John, contending “that the cost of liquors in this State exceeds the expense of the State…
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William Lloyd Lamb to family
Date: Between 1951 and 1952
Here are letters written by William (Bill) Lloyd Lamb to his family while he served in the Korean War. Also included are photographs of Lamb and his friends taken during…
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Matilda Fletcher to Governor John St. John
Date: September 08, 1880
A letter from prominent 19th century lecturer and suffragist, Matilda Fletcher, to Kansas Governor St. John, describing her considerable speaking experience and credentials, and expressing her interest in presenting a…
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J. M. Cavaness to Governor John St. John
Date: September 07, 1880
In this letter, publisher J.M. Cavaness, of the Chetopa Advance, inquires whether Kansas Governor St. John will be available to deliver an amendment lecture on the 17th. He states the…
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M. J. Morse to Governor John St. John
Date: August 13, 1880
A letter to Kansas Governor St. John inviting him to attend a temperance picnic in Lyons in September. He is asked to deliver a temperance speech.
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A. M. Richardson to Governor John St. John
Date: September 07, 1880
This letter from Pastor Richardson of Lawrence informs Kansas Governor St. John of a temperance union executive meeting to be held September 10th, 1880, and explains the importance of the…
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William F. Lourey to Governor John St. John
Date: September 07, 1880
A letter to Kansas Governor St. John requesting him to deliver a temperance amendment speech to citizens of Rice County.
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Pawnee Rock, Barton County, Kansas
Date: August 21, 1930
This postcard shows a view of the stone pavilion and monument at Pawnee Rock in Barton County, Kansas. The site, located in the southwest corner of Barton County, is about…
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R. V. Redpath to Governor John St. John
Date: July 26, 1880
In this letter, R. V. Redpath wants Kansas Governor St. John to speak to his community of Olathe sometime in October, before the citizens must vote on the temperance amendment.
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Cyrus Shinn to Governor John St. John
Date: June 14, 1880
In this letter, Cyrus Shinn of Oneida, advises Kansas Governor St. John that the temperance meeting will be held July 3, at Hyde Park. He mentions notifying Republican nominees President…
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John S. Wilson to Governor John St. John
Date: February 03, 1880
A letter from Attorney John Wilson of Lawrence, appealing to Kansas Governor St. John, to speak at the Baptist Church in his city.
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R. L. McNabb to Governor John St. John
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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Albert Griffin to Governor John St. John
Date: April 05, 1879
In this letter, having not heard further regarding Kansas Governor St. John’s agreement to speak in Manhattan, Kansas, Editor Griffin informs the Governor he is scheduled to speak Sunday, and…
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Governor John St. John to F. G. Reeves
Date: August 16, 1880
A letter from Kansas Governor St. John to F. G. Reeves in Kearney, Nebraska, who has apparently expressed interest in working for the temperance amendment cause.
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Reverend I. N. Locke to Governor John St. John
Date: September 07, 1880
In this letter, Reverend I.N. Locke writes to Kansas Governor St. John emphasizing the “bold whiskey” and “timid and silent” temperance elements in Pastor Locke’s area, urging the Governor to…