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Title
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America's Crossroads: A Century of Kansas City Essays from the Missouri Historical Review
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Description
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Article, written by the editors of a collection of articles on the history of Kansas City, discusses key themes and trends in Kansas City historical writing. The authors explain their choices for inclusion, suggestions for further research, and the significance of regional historical events "within a national context."
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Date
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2007-07
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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An Inspiring Storyteller
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Description
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Obituary and tribute for Kathleen Lee Tuohey, a local historian and author. Tuohey spearheaded a 20-year project to restore the old Pitcher Cemetery in eastern Jackson County and identify grave markers of early settlers. She also volunteered for several historical institutions and penned a book titled "The Devil's Backbone: And Other Fascinating Facts from A Portion of Western Independence and Eastern Kansas City, Missouri."
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Date
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2011-10-08
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Living Life To Its Fullest
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Description
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Feature article on local historian and writer Dory DeAngelo. Growing up in the Northeast area, Dory discovered at an early age she had a love for the theater and acting. Although she never made it big in New York, she has contributed over the years to the cultural arts scene in Kansas City. She also developed a love for local history and has written numerous articles and books on the subject.
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Date
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2003-08-20
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Mildred (Mrs. Sam) Kittell Ray
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Description
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Interior view showing Mildred Ray seated on sofa in her apartment in Kingswood Manor, a senior living community located in Kansas City, Missouri. The photograph is dated September 27, 1993. Mrs. Ray would have just turned 98 years of age when the picture was taken.
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Date
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1993
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Mildred (Mrs. Sam) Kittell Ray
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Description
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Mildred Kittell Ray, known as Mrs. Sam Ray, with postcard in hand standing by wooden cabinet with drawers containing her postcard collection. Location not given but presumably photograph was taken at her home. Back of photograph is stamped "Feb. 3, 1982."
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Date
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1982
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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SC92 Dory DeAngelo Papers Finding Aid
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Description
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Dory DeAngelo is a local author, historian, researcher, and longtime resident of Kansas City's Old Northeast neighborhood. She has written numerous books and articles about Kansas City history and has been actively involved in local theater, both as a performer and director. This collection was donated by DeAngelo. It consists of primarily newspaper articles - written by DeAngelo - covering a variety of topics related to Kansas City history, especially the Northeast community, local theater and prominent Kansas City people and businesses. Theater programs, photographs, and miscellaneous biographical materials are also included in the collection.
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Date
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1950~/2000~
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Object Type
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Finding Aid
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Title
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SFTA--Mature Years
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Description
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Article describing the "mature years" of the Santa Fe Trail Association, upon the 20th anniversary of the group. The author begins recounting from the time of the SFTA's third symposium, in late September, 1989. Includes a list of the past presidents of the organization, past symposiums (with locations), and winners of the various merit awards given by the group since 1986.
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Date
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2006-08-01
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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SFTA--The Early Years
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Description
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Article describes the founding and early development of the Santa Fe Trail Association. The group traces its beginnings to a 1986 organizational meeting held in Trinidad, Colorado.
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Date
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2006-08-01
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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V. V. Masterson
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Description
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Portrait of Vincent V. Masterson, author of The Katy Railroad and the Last Frontier (MVSC 385.2 M67m). Masterson spoke to the South Central Business Association on the subject of railroad history, November 18, 1952.
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Date
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1952~
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Object Type
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Photograph
