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Title
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SC167 Kansas City Stockyards
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Description
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The Kansas City Stockyards operated in the West Bottoms of Kansas City from 1871 to 1991. It was the second largest stockyards in the nation and one of Kansas City's most important industries. This collection documents the natural and built environment of the Kansas City Stockyards and West Bottoms from 1828-1983. It is a mostly oversized collection of blueprints, maps, architectural drawings, land abstracts, photos, and correspondence. Some items from this collection have been digitized and are available to view in the "Stockyards" Digital Collection, http://www.kchistory.org/digital-collections.
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Date
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1828/1983
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
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Title
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Men Working with Cattle
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Description
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Partial view of men prodding cattle in a livestock pen with a broomhandle.
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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KC�??s Animal Health Corridor Lands Bullseye
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Description
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A 2006 study showed that �??the area between the cities of Manhattan, Kan., Columbia, Mo. and St. Joseph, Mo. has the world�??s largest concentration of animal health industry assets.�?� Known as the KC Animal Health Corridor, member civic organizations are working to promote the region and further develop its bioscience industries. The Corridor currently spans 350 miles, hosts 220 animal health-related businesses that employ 20,000 people, and generates a third of the global industry�??s sales.
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Date
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2013-05
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Sanborn Map, Kansas City, Vol. 1, 1895-1907, Page p037
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Description
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North central part of early Kansas City from W. 17th Street south to W. 19th Street and from the state line east to Liberty Street, showing the Kansas City Stock Yards, especially the horse and mule barns. Large numbers at edges of page refer to page with adjoining area.
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Date
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1895/1907
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Object Type
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Map
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Title
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SC119 Drovers Telegram Ledger Finding Aid
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Description
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The Drovers Telegram ledger consists of "Articles of Incorporation" for the Drovers Telegram Company; minutes from directors' meetings; a list of salaries, expenses, and earnings; and newspaper articles.
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Date
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1902/1924
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
