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Title
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KC @ 150--Lasting Legacies: 135 More
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Description
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Biographical sketch of Henry Perry (dates of birth and death unknown), "Kansas City's 'father of barbecue,'" with his "barbecued meats" business at 1514 East 19th Street first appearing in the city directory in 1916, training Charlie Bryant, Arthur Bryant's brother, in the trade.
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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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Henry Perry
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Description
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Book excerpt about Henry Perry, "the city's first barbecue king" and a local philanthropist. Perry came to Kansas City in 1907 as a beef sandwich operator first along "Banks Alley on the west side of downtown" before starting his own restaurant in 1920 at 19th and Vine Streets, known as "one of the destination points within the African American community" through the 1920s-1930s.
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Date
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2006
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Object Type
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Book Section
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Title
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Cue the 'Que
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Description
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Article describing the history, vocabulary, and other aspects of Kansas City barbecue.
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Date
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2003-01
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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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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
