Books (Historical KC Texts)

Kansas City Centennial 1850-1950 - Souvenir Program
Title
Kansas City Centennial 1850-1950 - Souvenir Program
Description
Souvenir program book the Kansas City centennial celebration. The book details the events, organizations involved, and people associated with the celebration. The book contains many advertisements and brief articles detailing the history of various Kansas City area businesses, organizations, and public figures. An index for the book can be found on page 144.
Date
1950
Object Type
Book
Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library, 1873-1973: An Illustrated History
Title
Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library, 1873-1973: An Illustrated History
Description
A brief history of the Kansas City Public Library published at the time of its centennial in 1973. Chapters include: Formative Years, Reaching Outward, Expanding Services, Modern Era and Pathways to the Future. Appendices covering KCPL's chronology, its special collections and librarians are included.
Date
1973
Object Type
Book