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Title
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Kansas City Women of Independent Minds
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Description
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Photo and bio of Emma Lard Longan, or Emma Longan (1855-1924), "a lifelong champion of education and equal rights for women" and widow of George Longan, superintendent of Kansas City schools. Born in Liberty, Missouri, and founding the Longan Study Club in Kansas City in 1900 for women, residing at about 11th and Cherry Streets, then 1723 Michigan Avenue and 3735 Tracy Avenue. Also author of the acclaimed 1909 book "Parliamentary Law Made Easy" and "elected the first woman member of the upper house of the City Council in 1922."
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Date
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1992
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Object Type
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Book
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Title
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SC135 Longan Study Club Collection Finding Aid
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Description
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The Longan Study Club Collection contains materials relating to the purpose, function, and activities of the club. This collection includes minutes of meetings, financial records, the club constitution and articles of incorporation, correspondence, photographs, and other materials.
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Date
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1900/1983
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
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