Biographies

Biography of José Gonzalez (1931-2003), Founder of Fiesta Hispana

Biography of Agapito Mendoza (1946-2003), Educator and Activist

Biography of Yvonne Vazquez Rangel (1966-2009), Education Advocate

Biography of Rebecca Jaramillo (1939-2005), Advocate for Equal Rights

Biography of Hector V. Barreto Sr. (1935-2004), Businessman

Biography of Tony Aguirre (1929-2006), Coach

Biography of Willard E. Winner (1849-1929), Pioneer Builder, and Realtor

Biography of Gabriel Prudhomme (1791-1831), Early Settler

Biography of Charles E. Kearney (1820-1898), Outfitter

Biography of Ernest H. Newcomb (1886-1979), Founder of the University of Kansas City

Biography of Samuel Sosland (1886-1983), Publisher

Biography of Jacques Fournais (1750?-1871), Explorer and Fur Trader

Biography of Johnston Lykins (1800-1876), Missionary, Doctor, and Kansas City's Second Mayor

Biography of James Mett Shippee (1896-1985), Archaeologist

Biography of John B. Gage (1887-1970), Mayor

Biography of Arthur Mag (1896-1981), Lawyer

Biography of Kenneth and Helen Spencer (1902-1982), Industrialist and Benefactor

Biography of Barney L. Allis (1896-1962), Hotelier

Biography of Daniel Morgan Boone (1769-1839), Pioneer

Biography of Harold "Hal" Boyle (1911-1974), Journalist

Biography of Alexander Majors (1814-1900), Pony Express Founder

Biography of Opal Hill (1892-1981), Professional Golfer

Biography of William Gillis (circa 1797-1869), Indian Trader and Kansas City Town Founder

Biography of Annie Chambers (1843-1935), Madame