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William Lloyd Lamb to family

January 2, 2015, 11:58 pm
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Here are letters written by William (Bill) Lloyd Lamb to his family while he served in the Korean War. Lamb, a member of the United State Army, Company G, 180 Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, was a recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart. A newspaper article published in The Blue Rapids Times, September 18, 1952, provides details of the heroic act, which resulted in Lamb receiving the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Additional Korean War letters written by William Lloyd Lamb are available to read, see Kansas Memory item 306850.
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James P. Masterson

January 10, 2015, 1:00 am
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This is a photograph of James P. Masterson, the brother of William Barclay (Bat) Masterson and Edward J. Masterson.
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Shelter at Hermit Point, Grand Canyon, Arizona

January 13, 2015, 1:40 am
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Three architectural drawings by Louis Curtiss for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company, showing side and cross sections of the Hermit Point shelter at the National Grand Canyon in Arizona.
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Map of Township 15 South, Range 13 West, Russell County

January 16, 2015, 2:57 am
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A map drawn by Clyde Markley showing creeks, school houses and school districts, churches and farms of Township 15 South, Range 12 West of Russell County. On two typed pages, Clyde gives details about the township's history. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing." Clyde has also created a two page key to the map.
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Map of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, Russell County

January 16, 2015, 2:57 am
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A map drawn by John Weeks, showing creeks, school houses, churches, farms and fences of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, in Russell County. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing." A legend is provided for the map.
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Map of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, Russell County

January 16, 2015, 2:57 am
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A map drawn by Dave File, of Dorrance, Kansas, showing creeks, school houses, churches, farms and fences of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, Russell County. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing." The back of the map contains the legend.
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Map of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, Russell County

January 16, 2015, 2:57 am
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A map drawn by Ruth A. (Grove) Jack, from Dorrance, Kansas, showing creeks, school houses, churches, farms and fences of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, in Russell County. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing." A legend is provided on the back of the map.
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Map of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, Russell County

January 16, 2015, 2:57 am
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A map drawn by Sophia (Kuhnle) Gault from Dorrance, Kansas, showing creeks, school houses, churches, farms and fences of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, in Russell County. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing." A legend is provided on the back of the map.
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Map of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, Russell County

January 16, 2015, 2:57 am
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A map drawn by Emma (Kuhnle) Bunker, from Dorrance, Kansas showing creeks, school houses, churches, farms and fences of Township 15 South, Range 12 West, in Russell County. A legend is provided on the back of the map. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing." A legend is provided on the back of the map.
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Dart Point

January 17, 2015, 3:29 am
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This fragment of a dart point was recovered from an Native Indian campsite in Wilson County. One ear (barb) near the base of the dart may have broke during manufacture or during early usage. The tip broke off after hitting something hard enough to leave a curved edge, what Archeologists call an impact fracture.
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Scallorn Arrow Point

January 17, 2015, 3:29 am
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This Scallorn arrow point was recovered from the surface of a camp workshop site (14TO313) along the Saline River in Trego County during the 1997 Kansas Anthropolgy Training Program. It was knapped from a chert called Smoky Hill Silicified Chalk or Smoky Hill Jasper and is identified by the two corner notches. Small arrow points like this were used to hunt large game such as deer or bison.
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Fresno Arrow Points from the Hallman site

January 17, 2015, 3:29 am
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These two Fresno arrow points were recovered from the Hallman village site (14HP524) in Harper County during excavations in 1988. The site dates to the Bluff Creek complex during the Middle Ceramic period and it's people practiced a mixed economy of hunting, gathering, and some horticulture. Archeologists identify Fresno points as being unnotched with a triangular shape. Both of the points were heat-treated prior to their completion in order to make a better knappable chert.
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Harrell Arrow Points from the Hallman site

January 17, 2015, 3:29 am
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These three Harrell arrow points were recovered from the Hallman village site (14HP524) in Harper County during excavations in 1988. The site dates to the Bluff Creek complex during the Middle Ceramic period and it's people practiced a mixed economy of hunting, gathering, and some horticulture. Archeologists identify Harrell points by their single side and base notches. The two pinkish arrow points were heat-treated prior to thier completion in order to make a better knappable chert.
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Carl Strecker's map of Township 14 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

January 17, 2015, 3:29 am
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A map drawn by Carl Strecker showing creeks, the Denver Trail, and the homesteaders of Grant Township, Township 14 South, Range 14 West in Russell County. Carl also compiled a list of land owners in the township. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing."
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Minnie Strecker's map of Township 14 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

January 24, 2015, 10:16 am
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A map drawn by Minnie (Strecker) Cooper showing creeks, the Denver Trail, and the homesteaders of Grant Township, Township 14 South, Range 14 West in Russell County. Minnie also compiled a comprehensive list of land owners in the township. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing."
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Lena Strecker's map of Township 14 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

January 24, 2015, 10:16 am
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This is a map drawn by Lena Strecker showing creeks, the Denver Trail, and the homesteaders of Grant Township, Township 14 South, Range 14 West in Russell County. Lena also compiled a list of "new owners" and "homesteaders" in the township. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing."
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Bertha Fink's map of Township 14 South, Range 14 West, Russel County

January 24, 2015, 10:16 am
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A map drawn by Bertha Fink showing creeks, the Denver Trail, and the homesteaders of Grant Township, Township 14 South, Range 14 West in Russell County. Bertha also compiled a list of the homesteaders in the township. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing."
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Sarah Newcommer's map of Township 14 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

January 24, 2015, 10:16 am
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A map drawn by Sarah Newcommer showing creeks, the Denver Trail, and the homesteaders of Grant Township, Township 14 South, Range 14 West, in Russell County. Sarah also compiled a list of homesteaders in the township. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing."
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Huffaker Arrow Points from the Hallman site

January 24, 2015, 10:16 am
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These two Huffaker arrow points were recovered from the Hallman village site (14HP524) in Harper County during excavations in 1988. The site dates to the Bluff Creek complex during the Middle Ceramic period and it's people practiced a mixed economy of hunting, gathering, and some horticulture. Archeologists identify Huffaker points by their double side notch and single base notch.
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Sam Rasmussen's map of Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Lincoln County

January 27, 2015, 12:46 pm
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A map drawn by Sam Rasmussen of Vesper, Kansas, showing creeks and school districts of Grant Township, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, in Lincoln County. A legend is on the back of the map and lists many historic details. This is one of several maps drawn by school children for a contest organized by Judge J. C. Ruppenthal of Russell, Kansas. The maps were to meet a "requirement of presenting historical data, together with excellence and accuracy of drawing."
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