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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: Kansas City Birds
Object Type: Vertical File

Title: Prairie Chickens
Object Type: Vertical File

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: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 20 with Unrelated Cards
Description: Scrapbook page containing seven advertising cards showing the following:1. A robin, rose, and house. Card says: "Shaub and Burns, Shoe Dealers, 14 North Queen St., Lancaster, Pa...""2. A woman and man cuddling on the beach behind an umbrella, a sailing ship in the water.3. A bird and a flower. Card says: "Use Niagara Gloss Starch. Unexcelled for the Laundry."4. A man sitting on a step hugging a monkey in a red suit inside his coat.5. A farm woman standing in hay holding a rake. Card says: "Bookmark."6. A woman in brightly colored dress sitting in a hammock holding a red parasol. 7. A woman in a pink dress kneeling down to show a man a large, fancy looking stove. Card says: "'Quick Meal Gasoline Stove always work [sic] well.'" Lower right corner has number 957 and lower left corner says: "Kaufmann and Strauss Co., N.Y."
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 15 with Birds
Description: Scrapbook page containing 12 advertising cards arranged in four rows of three. Each card is 7 x 8 cm. and shows a bird bordered by a scene of nature or hunting. Cards identify birds and say: "Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes are the best." Birds shown: Troupial, Golden Plover, Yellow-head, Amandava, Painted Bunting, Linnet, The Banded Araçari Toucan, King Rail, Black-breasted Barbet, Audubons Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Red Head Duck.
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: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 6 with Stars of Orders
Description: Scrapbook page containing twelve advertising cards arranged in four rows of three. Each card is 7 x 8 cm. Card in lower left corner says: "Richmond, Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes Are the Best." and has an image of a "Magnificent Bird of Paradise." All other cards show the medallion or star of a particular order of various countries including:St. Stephen, HungaryImperial Order of the Medjidie, TurkeyOrder of the Bath, Gt. BritainOrder of Merit, PrussiaBadge of the Society of Cincinnati, U. S. of A.Order of St. John, Holy SeeOrder of St. Anne, RussiaOrder of the Crown of Oak, LuxembourgImp. Order of Francis-Joseph of Austria. ChevalierThe Cross of the Legion of Honor, FranceJewel of the Garter, Gt. Britain.
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: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 53 with People and Other Cards
Description: Scrapbook page containing five advertising cards showing the following:1. Two kingfishers, one flying over water, one sitting on a reed. Card says: "A Bright and Happy New Year."2. Santa carrying presents.3. A girl in fur-trimmed cape and muff.4. A man and woman standing by a wall smelling flowers. Card says: "J. F. Hancock, Fine Cakes, Confectionery, Ice Cream."5. A girl, boy, and dog at a well, drinking water.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

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