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Prohibition in Kansas or the battle of ballots
Date: 1890
A pamphlet on prohibition in Kansas by J.R. Detwiler that tells of the origin of Constitutional Prohibition.
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Mass meeting! In the interest of the pending woman suffrage amendment
Date: 1894
This poster advertises a woman suffrage meeting in Wakeeney, Trego County, to be held on June 19th and 20th, 1894. The speakers were Carrie Chapman-Catt, Annie Diggs (a well-known Populist),…
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To Kansas suffragists!
Date: 1894
This leaflet outlines the work that Kansas suffragists must undertake to win the vote in November 1894. Kansas women were encouraged to donate money and their time to this cause.…
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What the women want
Date: April 1914
This leaflet outlines the voting measures discussed at the April 1914 meeting of the Kansas Good Citizenship League. Women in Kansas won the right to vote in 1912, and with…
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Testimony of Henry H. Hewitt
Date: May 9, 1865
This testimony was given by a second lieutenant in the 3rd Colorado Cavalry, Henry Hewitt, before the military commission investigating the massacre of Cheyenne Indians at Sand Creek, Colorado, in…
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Affidavit of John Smith
Date: January 15, 1865
This affidavit given by John Smith, an interpreter for the United States military, was presented to the military commission investigating the massacre of Cheyenne Indians at Sand Creek, Colorado, in…
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An appeal to Kansas teachers in behalf of temperance, health, and moral purity
Date: 1889
This pamphlet on prohibition was mailed to each Kansas school superintendent and to 11,500 school teachers. It was to be used by the teachers and passed along to the pupils…
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Testimony of Lieutenant James D. Cannon
Date: March 27, 1865-March 29, 1865
This testimony was given by James Cannon, a lieutenant in the New Mexico Volunteers, who was called before the military commission investigating the massacre of Cheyenne Indians at Sand Creek,…
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Testimony of Major Edward W. Wynkoop
Date: March 20, 1865-March 24, 1865
This testimony was given by Edward Wynkoop, a major in the 1st Colorado Cavalry, who was called before the military commission investigating the massacre of Cheyenne Indians at Sand Creek,…
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Prohibition in Kansas and the Prohibitory Law
Date: 1889; copyright 1889
A pamphlet by S.B. Bradford, the ex-Attorney General of Kansas, that discusses prohibition in Kansas and the Kansas Prohibitory Law.
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The Kansas prohibitory law
Date: 1887
A pamphlet distributed to inform the public of the Kansas prohibitory law, as amended by the Murray Bill: (Hon. J.A. Murray, of Wellington). The pamphlet also contains the New Pharmacy…
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Prohibition in Kansas
Date: January 29, 1883
An address delivered by the Honorable S.O. Thacher on prohibition. The speech was delivered in the Kansas State Senate on January 29, 1883, in answer to the speech of Senator…
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Prohibition in Kansas. Its results and present status
Date: November 11, 1882
A paper read by Reverend A.M. Richardson of Lawrence before the Congregational Association of Kansas at its annual meeting in Emporia.
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Benjamin “Pap” Singleton scrapbook
Date: 1877-1886
Benjamin “Pap” Singleton compiled this scrapbook to document the immigration of many Southern blacks to Kansas during the 1870s and 1880s. Singleton is considered the father of the Negro Exodus,…
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Prohibition in Kansas
Date: 1881
A pamphlet on prohibition in Kansas circulated by the Topeka Daily Capital. The pamphlet was a result of the large number of requests for copies of the Kansas liquor law…
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Objections to constitutional prohibition of the liquor traffic, from a temperance standpoint
Date: 1880
This pamphlet lists objections to the constitutional prohibition of the liquor traffic from the temperance standpoint. This item was printed by the Temperance Banner Print in Osage Mission, Kansas.
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: 4 October 2006
Private Werner entered the Army (Infantry) and served in the 29th Division and 35th Division (Kansas National Guard). Interviewed by Meagan Wilkins on Oct 4, 2006, Werner talked about military…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: 4 October 2006
Seaman Stone enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served until 1946 in the Supply ship. Interviewed by Tiffany Farrow on Oct 4, 2006, Stone talked about military experiences in…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: 4 October 2006
Corporal/Specialist Ludwig was drafted into the military in 1942 and served until 1945 in the Military Police. Interviewed by Jeannie Harper on Oct 4, 2006, Ludwig talked about military experiences…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: 3 October 2006
Staff Sergeant Hazell was drafted into the Army (Infantry) and served until 1946 in the 97th Infantry Division. Interviewed by Mindy Kinsch on Oct 3, 2006, Hazell talked about military…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: 4 October 2006
Sergeant Ellis was drafted into the Army (Infantry) and served until 1945 in the 33rd Division. Interviewed by Elena Melinda Blackburn on Oct 4, 2006, Ellis talked about military experiences…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: 5 October 2006
Staff Sergeant Daniels was drafted into the Army (Air Force) and served in the 38th True Carrier Squadron. Interviewed by Shandie Biggs on Oct 5, 2006, Daniels talked about military…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: 5 October 2006
Chief Petty Officer Bowman enlisted in the Navy in 1938 and served until 1945. Interviewed by Denton Brader on Oct 5, 2006, Bowman talked about military experiences in the Second…
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Interview on experiences in World War II
Date: 10 October 2006
Private First Class [PFC] Bartelli was drafted into the Army (Infantry) in 1942 and served until 1945 in the Signal Corp, 3rd Infantry Division. Interviewed by Kendra Frazier on Oct…
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Incidents of Pioneer Life in McPherson County
Date: March 1926
This reminiscence was written by Bessie Felton Wilson in March 1926. Bessie’s family moved to Osage County, Kansas in 1872, where she was born on February 20, 1873. In 1874,…