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SC125 David H. Perkins Papers Finding Aid
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The David H. Perkins Papers contain correspondence, publications, writings, photographs, artwork, and ephemera created and collected by David H. Perkins over the course of his life. A life-long Kansas City area resident, Perkins was a writer, editor, teacher, critic, and activist with interests in literature, art, politics, and urban and housing development projects. The collection consists of professional and personal materials.
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2014-10
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Finding Aid
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Answering Machine
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Series of questions and responses that address topics of local history and curiosity. Topics covered include: the Kansas State Seal, the flags along Grand Boulevard, UMKC's kangaroo mascot, the county seat of Jackson County, tattoo parlors, Electric Park, swastikas on the Plaza, commercial activity in Mission Hills, Benoist Troost, William B. Strang Jr., John Wornall, Truman Day (May 8th), President Washington's and Lincoln's birthday, the Hereford statue in Mulkey Square Park, slavery in Missouri, Quality Hill, and the January 28, 1978, fire at the Coates House Hotel.
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2014-01-30
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Newspaper Article
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Barn in the U.S.A.
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Description
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Article describes the 2012 reopening of the President Hotel restaurant as Providence New American Kitchen following the closing of the Drum Room in 2008. The interior design, decor, and menu are described.
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2012-11-22
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Newspaper Article
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Historic Kansas City Foundation's Endangered Buildings Saved
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Article profiles seven buildings that were previously on the Historic Kansas City Foundation's endangered buildings list, but have been restored and renovated in recent years. 1) New York Life Building (20 West 9th); 2) Muehlebach Hotel (11th & Baltimore); 3) Firestone Building (2001 Grand); 4) Empire Theater (14th & Main); 5) Blossom House (1032 Pennsylvania); 6) Hotel President (1329 Baltimore); and 7) The Poindexter Drygoods Building (810 Grand).
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2011
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Magazine Article
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KC's Cosby Hotel Wins a Reprieve
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Due to lobbying by historic preservationists and downtown residents, the 1881 Cosby Hotel building at 9th and Baltimore Ave. will not be demolished as planned. City officials agreed instead to fix a crumbling corner of the building. Scott Lane, president of the Historic Kansas City Foundation, and developer Adam Jones are leading efforts to repair the structure and find a buyer.
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2010-07-21
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Newspaper Article
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Eugene M. (Gene) Herman
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Obituary for Eugene Herman, one of the founders of U-Smile Motor Hotel (later Best Western Stadium Inn) and developer of Crackerneck Country Club in Independence, Missouri. He served as president of the corporate board of Crackerneck Country Club that was built on his grandparents' family farm. He also served as president of the nation Motel Association of America and president of the Kansas City and Missouri Hotel Association, among others. He was "Man of the Year" of the Missouri Hotel Association in 1979.
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2010-06-03
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Newspaper Article
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Tax Credits: Setting off a Domino Effect?
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Article tells of effort by some lawmakers to change state tax credit programs. "Missouri offers 61 tax-credit programs," and last year "$710 million in tax credits" were authorized. Some of those projects are listed in a sidebar called "Success Stories" and includes Cold Storage Lofts, Hallmark Cards, Hilton President Hotel, Kansas City Public Library Central Branch, Lewis & Clark Redevelopment District, Library Garage, Valentine Apartments, and others.
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2009-03-24
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Mending Broken Statues, Spirits
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Description
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Profile of sculptor Jennifer Walker and her work restoring damaged religious statues. Walker, a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, has been involved in the restoration of Union Station, the Muehlebach Hotel, the Hilton President Hotel, and other historic buildings in Kansas City. Her latest project is repairing damage done by vandals to religious pieces at Redemptorist Church.
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2009-02-16
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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