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Title: Kansas City, Missouri: Its History and Its People, 1800-1908
Description: Biographical sketch of Charles Harden Wornall, or Charles Wornall, a farmer of the Kansas City area. Born in Kansas City at the Wornall house at 62nd and Wornall Roads in 1876 as a son of John Wornall and becoming a dairy farmer, raiser of "Berkshire hogs," and "pigeon fancier."
Date: 1908
Object Type: Book

Title: Sumner, Missouri
Description: Photo and information on the town of Sumner, Missouri (in the northern part of the state), "the wild goose capital of the world."
Object Type: Vertical File

Title: Kansas Jayhawk
Description: Illustrations and information on the mythical and nonfictional origins and history of the Jayhawk, the mascot of the University of Kansas.
Object Type: Vertical File

Title: Obituary for Edward Aaron
Description: Obituary for Edward Aaron, the founder of a poultry wholesale firm, dying on December 4, 1950.
Date: 1950-12-05
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: J. E. Vincent and Co.
Description: Advertising card for J. E. Vincent and Co. showing a woman wearing a hat and shawl standing among trees. Below this image is one of daisies and butterflies. Front of card says: "Vincent's Millinery Opening, April 19 and 20, 1883." Card folds and inside says: "Our 4th Annual Opening of Fine French Millinery and Hair Goods, and Exhibition of Pattern Bonnets and Round Hats, also all the Latest Novelties, Thursday and Friday, April 19th and 20th, 1883." Back of card has image of a birds flying and tiny text: "Harrington, Typ." Address given inside card: 701 Main St., cor. Seventh, Kansas City.
Date: 1883
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Frank Scott, Notions and Fancy Goods
Description: Advertising card for Frank Scott showing a woman in a dress with peacock feather hem, yellow wings, a gauzy shawl, and a butterfly antennae headband standing with thirteen birds of exotic species including a cockatoo, a crane, two kookaburras, a puffin, two owls, a pelican, a duck, and others. Front of card says: "Frank Scott, Notions and Fancy Goods...Lace Material, Berlin Zephyr, Canvas, Germantown Yarn, Knitting Silk, Crewels, Art Embroidery, Arrasene, etc., Decorative Needle Work, Turkish Rug Patterns, Patterns, Stamping, Honiton Braid." Front lower right side of image says: "Copyright 1881 by Geo. _____" (last part is obscured by image). Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 913 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1881
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: The Eagles Have Landed in Lawrence
Description: Report on migrating bald eagles who have gathered in droves at the Kansas River near the Lawrence Riverfront Plaza. Each winter, Kansas usually gets about 1,200 bald eagles, and Missouri more than 2,000.
Date: 2004-02-16
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: The Mythical Jayhawk
Description: Illustrations and article about the mythical and nonfictional origins of the Jayhawk, the mascot of the University of Kansas.
Date: 1958-08
Object Type: Magazine Article

Title: Valley Lake at the Kansas City Zoo
Description: Partial view of Valley Lake, located in Swope Park on the grounds of the Kansas City Zoo. Staff of the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department received an award for the design of these water features, which were intended to create a habitat for waterfowl and enhance the enjoyment of human visitors to the zoo.
Date: 1980
Object Type: Photograph

Title: J. M. Smith, Boots and Shoes
Description: Advertising card for J. M. Smith, Boots and Shoes showing a parrot on a perch holding a card in its beak. The card says: "J. M. Smith, Boots and Shoes at the Blue Front." Front lower right corner has number 268 and lower left corner says: "American Lithograph Company N. Y.."(almost entirely rubbed off). Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card:At the Blue Front No. 1004 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: R. S. Brown and Sons, Florists
Description: Advertising card for R. S. Brown and Sons with an image of a church with a border of flowers and a blue bird. Front of card says: "R. S. Brown and Sons, Florists, Telephone 1770." Front lower left corner has number C-794. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: Box 99 Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Gill Piano Company
Description: Advertising card for the Gill Piano Company showing a boy with wings rowing a boat made of what appears to be a piece of paper pulled by swans. One of two cards with similar theme. Front of card says: "Mason and Hamlin, Chase Bros., Keller Bros. Pianos. Gill Piano Company, Successor to The A. H. Whitney Co...James K. M. Gill, Manager." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1024 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: R. S. Brown and Sons, Florists
Description: Advertising card for R. S. Brown and Sons showing a robin sitting on a pink rose with a scene of a cottage in snow behind. Front of card says: "R. S. Brown and Sons, Florists, Telephone 1770." Front lower left corner has number C-776. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: Box 99 Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Cady and Olmstead, Jewelers and Stationers
Description: Advertising card for Cady and Olmstead showing a tray with cards on it. The top card has an image of three birds, one a robin, sitting on a branch covered with blossoms. Front of card says: "Cady and Olmstead, Jewelers and Stationers." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1024 and 1026 Walnut St. and 717 Delaware St., Kansas City, Mo..
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: A. Holland, Shoe and Clothing House
Description: Advertising card for A. Holland, Shoe and Clothing House showing a long, rutted road in snow. The image is bordered by flowers and a bird. Front lower left corner has number 838. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 551 and 553 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: A. Holland, Shoe and Clothing House
Description: Advertising card for A. Holland, Shoe and Clothing House showing a framed scene of a river surrounded by snow bordered by pink roses and a flying bird. Front lower left corner has number 840. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 551 and 553 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: H. H. Shepard's
Description: Advertising card for H. H. Shepard's showing a blue bird sitting on a nest inside an envelope. The card is cut in the shape of an envelope with flap open. Front of card says: "Buy Your School Books, Wall Paper and Shades at H. H. Shepard's." Front lower right corner has number 234. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 618 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

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