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Title
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Civic Giant Kemper Dies at 86
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Description
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Obituary written in tribute to civic leader R. Crosby Kemper Jr. The author states that Kemper passed away on Thursday January 2, 2014, in Indian Wells, California, at the age of 86. Kemper's life and career are summarized. Civic leaders describe Kemper's impact upon the Kansas City business and arts communities.
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2014-01-04
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Kempers Want Values to Last
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Description
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Article on UMB Bank, focusing on the Kemper family's role as leaders. Previously known as Center City, City, City National, and United Missouri, UMB Bank was founded in 1913. In 1918, William T. Kemper bought control of the bank, and a member of the Kemper family has been in charge ever since.
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2013-04-23
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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KC Celebrates a Life Well Lived
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Description
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Article provides details of the funeral service for R. Crosby Kemper Jr., held on January 9, 2014, at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri. Details of the homily delivered by the Reverend Michael Shaffer, a nephew to Kemper by marriage, are provided. A photo of the reception held afterwards at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is included.
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Date
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2014-01-10
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
