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Title
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P12 Henry D. Green Scrapbook Finding Aid
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Description
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This collection is composed of 69 black and white photographs of varying sizes and nine sketches and features business buildings compiled in scrapbook form by Henry D. Green in 1926-1928. Most of the pictures have a letterhead and logo of the company accompanying the picture. Besides office buildings, there are a few photographs of banks, hotels, and theaters.
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Date
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1926/1929
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
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Title
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P35 Robert Askren Photograph Collection Finding Aid
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Description
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Local photographer Robert G. Askren donated photographs and negatives to the Missouri Valley Special Collections in 2006. He worked for Harkins Commercial Photo Co. which he later purchased and renamed The Commerical Photo Co., Inc. Images generally depict Kansas City buildings, parks, streets, important events, local personalities, and aerial views of Kansas City.Click on the link above to access the finding aid.
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Date
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1870~/2005~
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
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Title
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SC123 D. M. Nigro Collection Finding Aid
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Description
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The D. M. Nigro Collection consists of publicity materials, correspondence, ephemera, and photographs created by or relating to Dr. D. M. Nigro of Kansas City. Nigro was a medical doctor, sports enthusiast, world traveler, photographer, and an active member of the Democratic Party and the Italian-American community. The collection includes approximately 500 photographs.
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Date
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1944/1999
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
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Title
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P32 Richard Corliss Photograph Collection Finding Aid
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Description
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Richard Corliss was born in Springfield, Massachussetts, in 1915 and moved to Kansas City in 1944. He worked as a freelance photographer, capturing scenes for sale to local news agencies. His collection consists of 46 photographs of varying sizes. Most are black and white. The photographs, shot between approximately 1945 and 1960, are of local personalities and visiting celebrities, accidents, disasters, and other news events. Notable are several photographs of the Truman family after their return to Independence.
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Date
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1945~/1960~
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
