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Title
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William Volker
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Description
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Charcoal pencil drawing of William Volker (1859-1947) by artist Frank Goodman (1892-1944), head of The Kansas City Star art department. Note attached to back of framed drawing reads: "Mr. Goodman presented this Wm. Volker portrait to the library. I would suggest that Mr. Van Millet be consulted as to framing, PBW" (Purd Wright).
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Date
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1940~
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Object Type
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Artwork
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Title
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From the Stacks: Western Historical Manuscript Collection--Kansas City. The William Volker and Company
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Description
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Writings on William Volker have usually focused on his philanthropic activities rather than his business. Volker was an astute and hard-working businessman who expected the same of his employees. He built a successful business in home furnishings and, even with his generous donations to charity in his lifetime, the William Volker Charities Fund exceeded $15 million at the time of his death.
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Date
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2007-07
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Object Type
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Magazine Article