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Title
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Martha King, Co-Founder of Manhattan Cleaners, Dies
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Description
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Obituary of Martha King (89), co-founder of Manhattan Cleaners and Hat Works. The business is reported to have been the first black-owned cleaning plant in Kansas City. King opened the plant with her husband, James, in 1935 near 12th & Vine. The business was later moved to 2216 Vine, where it remained for 50 years.
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Date
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2007-12-07
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Family Time
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Description
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Photos and biographical article about family businesses in Greater Kansas City including the following: (1) CPG Incorporated run by Georgia Clark and her daughter Neoshia Paige, (2) J. M. Fahey Construction Company run by Kevin Fahey and his brother Joe Fahey, (3) O'Neill Communications run by Pat O'Neill, his wife Julie O'Neill, and their daughter Keli O'Neill Wenzel.
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Date
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2001-07
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
