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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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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
