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Title: The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Description: Monochromatic advertising card for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. showing portrait of Ulysses S. Grant. Caption says: "Ulysses S. Grant from the last portrait taken." and card is "signed" "U. S. Grant." Back of card has advertising copy including: "Give our new goods a trial. We guarantee you will enjoy a cup of good tea. 50c. Per Pound. Oolongs, Japans, English Breakfasts, Young Hysons, Imperials, Gunpowders, Mixed. The Coffees speak for themselves." It lists six locations in Cincinnati and says: "150 Stores in the United States." No Kansas City address is given.
Date: 1885
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Inaugural Day Scene: Home of President Harry S. Truman
Description: Postcard of the Independence, Missouri, home of President Harry S. Truman on his inauguration day.
Date: 1949
Object Type: Postcard

Title: Theodore Roosevelt in Kansas City
Description: Photographic postcard of former president Theodore Roosevelt in an open carriage on Grand Avenue.
Date: 1910
Object Type: Postcard

Title: Harry S. Truman
Description: President Harry S. Truman speaking at the RLDS Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. The event was part of Truman's first trip home after being sworn in as President. Bess Wallace Truman can be seen seated in the background.
Date: 1945-06-27
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Blue Springs Milling Co.
Description: Advertising card for Blue Springs Milling Co. showing a portrait of President Benjamin Harrison. One of four cards with portraits of the candidates for president and vice-president in the 1892 election. Front of card identifies man in portrait and says: "Use Blue Springs Model Flour." Front lower left corner of portrait has number C-9. Back of card says: "These delicious Biscuits are made of Blue Springs Model Flour, manufactured by Blue Springs Milling Co." Address given on back of card:
Branch House,
1930 Grand Avenue,
Kansas City, Mo.
Telephone 2251.
Date: 1892~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Blue Springs Milling Co.
Description: Advertising card for Blue Springs Milling Co. showing a portrait of President Grover Cleveland. One of four cards with portraits of the candidates for president and vice-president in the 1892 election. Front of card identifies man in portrait and says: "Use Blue Springs Model Flour." Front lower left corner of portrait has number C-3. Back of card says: "These delicious Biscuits are made of Blue Springs Model Flour, manufactured by Blue Springs Milling Co." Address given on back of card:
Branch House,
1930 Grand Avenue,
Kansas City, Mo.
Telephone 2251.
Date: 1892~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: John F. Kennedy Memorial
Description: Folder contains brochure or program for the dedication ceremony of the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial on the Concourse in Kansas City at Saint John and Gladstone Boulevards on May 29, 1965.
Date: 1965-05-18
Object Type: Vertical File

Title: Theodore Roosevelt in Kansas City
Description: View of President Theodore Roosevelt waving to crowd from his horse drawn carriage. Location appears to be along Walnut Street between 7th and 8th streets. The Grand Opera House entrance is in view.
Date: 1903~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Theodore Roosevelt in Kansas City
Description: View of President Theodore Roosevelt tipping his hat to the crowd from his horse drawn carriage during a parade at an unknown location.
Date: 1903~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Crowd Gathered near Union Station
Description: Photograph of a crowd gathered near Union Station to see the Freedom Train, which traveled the country from 1947 to 1949 with displays of historically significant historical documents, including the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation. Airplanes flying in formation are passing overhead. A train and a tent are in view. A sign for Fox Midwest Theaters can be seen. The Freedom Train stopped in Kansas City June 6-7, 1948.
Date: 1948-06
Object Type: Photograph

Title: President Harry S. Truman Signing Bill
Description: President Harry S. Truman seated at a desk while signing the Greek and Turkish Aid Bill. The legislation was part of the Truman Doctrine.
Date: 1947-05-22
Object Type: Photograph

Title: President Harry S. Truman Signing Bill
Description: President Harry S. Truman seated at a desk while signing the Greek and Turkish Aid Bill. The legislation was part of the Truman Doctrine.
Date: 1947-05-22
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Crowd Gathered
Description: Photograph of a crowd gathering near Union Station to see the Freedom Train. This specially-designed train travelled the country from 1947 to 1949 with displays of historically significant historical documents, including the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation. The Freedom Train stopped in Kansas City June 6-7, 1948. Airplanes flying in formation are passing overhead.
Date: 1948-06
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Crowd Gathered near Union Station
Description: Photograph of a crowd gathered near Union Station to see the Freedom Train, which traveled the country from 1947 to 1949 with displays of historically significant historical documents, including the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation. A train, tracks and cars can be seen. A sign for W. E. Murray Transfer & Storage is in view. The Freedom Train stopped in Kansas City June 6-7, 1948.
Date: 1948-06
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Let Kansas City Show Us
Description: Portrait and biographical article about President Herbert Hoover and his planned presidential campaign to Kansas City in 1928.
Date: 1928-06-09
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: Hooray for Harry: The Legacy of the President from Missouri
Description: In light of the upcoming presidential election, the article gives a summary of Harry S. Truman's presidency.
Date: 2008-10
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: President Dwight Eisenhower
Description: President Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking at Municipal Auditorium.
Object Type: Photograph

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