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Title
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KC @ 150--Lasting Legacies: 135 More
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Description
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Photo and biographical sketch of Arthur Bryant (1902-1982), "Kansas City barbecue impresario," founder of Arthur Bryant's barbecue restaurant at 1727 Brooklyn Avenue, arriving in Kansas City in 1931 and taking over "the restaurant from his brother Charlie in 1946.
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Date
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2000-05-21
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Where Is the World's Best Barbecue?
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Description
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Biographical article with photo about "Kansas City 'BBQ' king Arthur Bryant" and his restaurant, touted by "such gourmet writers as James Beard...[and] Calvin Trillin." Bryant was a native of Texas who came to Kansas City on vacation as a high school teacher and never left. He first worked at Henry Perry's barbecue place before taking it over in 1946.
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Date
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1975-08
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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10 Restaurants That Still Matter
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Description
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Brief article describing ten classic American restaurants, each deserving "everlasting respect." At number seven on the list is Arthur Bryant's of Kansas City, Missouri, "practically the Statue of Liberty where American food is concerned."
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Date
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2005-03
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Meet the King of Barbecue
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Description
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Photos (including interior scenes of the restaurant) and biographical article about Arthur Bryant, black owner and operator of Arthur Bryant's Barbecue restaurant at 1727 Brooklyn Avenue since 1946 and called the "Barbecue King." Description of his life and career, born in Texas in 1902 and coming to the Kansas City area in 1931, then purchasing the restaurant at the time near Municipal Stadium.
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Date
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1979-01
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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The Secrets in the Sauce: Kansas City's Barbecue Tradition
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Description
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The author reviews the history of barbecue generally, and then specifically in Kansas City, including a discussion of race relations during the 1920s and '30s. Henry Perry was the first recorded barbecuer in Kansas City. Charlie Bryant inherited Perry's business and then sold it to his brother Arthur when he retired. A bibliography is included.
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Date
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2002
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Dictionary of Missouri Biography
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Description
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Short biography of Arthur Bryant (1902-1982) written by Julie Maurer. He was called "Barbecue King" in Kansas City and his barbecue restaurant was nationally famous. Article includes citations.
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Date
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1999
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Object Type
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Book
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Title
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The King of BBQ
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Description
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Three-part cover story on Kansas City barbecue culture. The article, "Kansas City's Barbecue Lineage Begins with Perry's Pushcart," details the history and lineage of prominent barbecue masters in the city, beginning with Henry Perry. "Organization Set the Standard for Prize-Winning Barbecue" describes the operations and standards of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, a nonprofit organization that sanctions barbecue competitions and certifies judges. A third article, "Sauce, Spice Recipes Fight for Shelf Space," examines barbecue sauces and spices as a key, profitable sector of the food industry.
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Date
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2014-10-03
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Arthur Bryant
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Description
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Arthur Bryant inside his restaurant. A line of customers can be seen.
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Date
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1981-02-15
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Object Type
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Photograph
