Missouri Valley Special Collections staff have been hard at work adding new content to KCHistory. Below, you will find a list of newly digitized historical photographs, maps, books, and other objects added to the site during the month of April. Enjoy!
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| SC225 Kansas City Star Collection Finding Aid |
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The Kansas City Star newspaper company was founded in 1880 by William Rockhill Nelson and Samuel Morss. Nelson and his family went on to retain ownership of the company until their deaths in 1926... | |
| Achelous and Hercules |
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Photograph of the 1947 Thomas Hart Benton mural Achelous and Hercules. The painting was once on display in Harzfeld's department store, but is now in the collections of the Smithsonian American... | |
| 5709 Grand Avenue House |
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View looking east of the house at 5709 Grand Avenue. | |
| 815 W. Gregory Boulevard House |
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View looking south of the house at 815 W. Gregory Boulevard. | |
| 5005 Ward Parkway House |
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View looking northeast of the house at 5005 Ward Parkway. The house was designed by architect Clarence Shepard. | |
| Unidentified Group Portrait |
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Group portrait of nine women seated in front of an unidentified building. The center figure in the back row appears to be seated in a wheelchair. | |
| Saint Margaret's Hospital |
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Photograph of a drawing of St. Margaret's Hospital, once located at S. 8th Street and Vermont Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. | |
| Military Veterans Group |
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Group portrait of military veterans at an unidentified location. Some individuals pictured appear to be wearing Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) medals. | |
| 10th and Locust Garage and Storage - 924 Locust Street |
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View looking west of the 10th and Locust Garage and Storage building that once stood at 924 Locust Street. A portion of the Locust Street Chili House building that once stood at 930 Locust Street can... | |
| Oak Park Pharmacy, Levine's Market, O-G Cleaners - 4044-4048 Prospect Avenue |
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View looking northwest of the building housing Oak Park Pharmacy, Levine's Market, and O-G Cleaners at 4044, 4046, and 4048 Prospect Avenue. A Levine's Market truck is parked on Prospect... | |
| Western College Group |
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Unidentified group portrait taken in front of the Western College dormitory, once located at 22nd Street and Tracy Avenue. The building once housed the Margaret-Klock Armour Memorial Home for Aged... | |
| Western College Group |
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Unidentified group portrait taken in front of the Western College dormitory, once located at 22nd Street and Tracy Avenue. The building once housed the Margaret-Klock Armour Memorial Home for Aged... | |
| Western College Group |
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Unidentified group portrait taken in front of the Western College dormitory, once located at 22nd Street and Tracy Avenue. The building once housed the Margaret-Klock Armour Memorial Home for Aged... | |
| Western College Group |
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Unidentified group portrait taken in front of the Western College dormitory, once located at 22nd Street and Tracy Avenue. The building once housed the Margaret-Klock Armour Memorial Home for Aged... | |
| Map Showing the Park and Boulevard System of Kansas City, Missouri |
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Map showing Kansas City's system of parks and boulevards. The city is divided into five parks districts: West Park, North Park, South Park, East Park, and Westport Park. Lists of parks with... | 1905-12-31 |
| The Smasher's Mail Cover - Carrie Nation |
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Cover of the July 1901 issue of The Smasher's Mail featuring a photograph of Carrie (Carry) Nation. | 1901-06-30 |
| Hereford House Menu |
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Hereford House menu, measuring 17 x 18.5 in. The menu is designed to resemble a cow's head. The menu is signed by actor George McFarland, known for his role as "Spanky" in the Our Gang... | |
| Mayor Henry L. Jost |
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Portrait of Kansas City Mayor Henry L. Jost, | 1911-12-31 |
| James M. Kemper |
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Portrait of Commerce Bank chairman James M. Kemper, Sr. | 1951-12-31 |
| Crestwood Country Club District, 55th and Oak, Kansas City, Mo. |
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Postcard showing the Crestwood Country Club District at 55th Street and Oak Street in Kansas City, Missouri. This vantage point faces north towards the Second Presbyterian Church (pictured left) from... | 1924-12-31 |