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Topeka Decker Oilers baseball team

February 12, 2015, 4:13 pm
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This photograph shows members of the Topeka Decker Oilers semi-pro baseball team, circa 1947. Individuals identified in the back row include: Junior Coffman, on the far left; Harland Coffman, second from the left; Ray Hickey, fourth from the left; and, Don Kirkwood, third from the right. Those identified in the front row include: Ed Coffman, fourth from the left; Bob Crites, fifth from the left; and manager A.L. 'Pooch' Coffman (also known as Al or Vern), on the far right. During the late 1940s and 1950s, the team was a perennial contender for the state semi-pro baseball title, competing each year in the state tournament held in Wichita. The Decker Oilers won the state championship in 1948, placed second three consecutive years, 1950-1952, and finished third in 1955 and 1957. Digital reproduction of the photograph was accomplished through a joint project sponsored by the Kansas Historical Society and the Shawnee County Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Western League statistics for the 1951 season

February 12, 2015, 4:13 pm
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This 1951 news release contains official statistics for the Western League, a Class A minor league baseball circuit. The release identifies the league's batting, pitching, and fielding leaders, as well as individual player statistics for the Omaha Cardinals. The league's official stats were compiled by Howe News Bureau of Chicago. Willard Schmidt, a native of Hays, Kansas, who pitched for the Omaha Cardinals, led the Western League's pitchers in earned run average (2.11) and strikeouts (202). Schmidt's win-loss record for Omaha was 19-14. Also pitching for the Omaha Cardinals in 1951 was Topekan Harland Coffman; his record was 11-7, with a 2.96 ERA. Raymond Perers of Wichita, Kansas, had the best win-loss percentage among the pitchers at .800. Future Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver was on this team, as was future major leaguer Ken Boyer. Digital reproduction of the news release was accomplished through a joint project sponsored by the Kansas Historical Society and the Shawnee County Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Moose lodge 555 in Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2015, 4:13 pm
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This photograph is identified as a 'class enrollment' picture for Topeka Moose Lodge No. 555. It is dated February 7, 1971, and was taken by Richard Wolfe Photos of Topeka.
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American Legion baseball team from Silver Lake, Kansas

February 12, 2015, 4:13 pm
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This photograph from 1976 shows the Post 160 American Legion baseball team from Silver Lake, Kansas. The team finished first in the West division of the American Legion Tri-District League. Pictured in the front are (l to r): Brett Hamilton; Alan Cunningham; Roger Page; and, Craig Cox. In the middle are (l to r): Mike Kruger; Bob Bowers; Shawn Saia; Duane Martinek; Greg Marney; and, Chuck Ross. In the back are (l to r): Kent Hamilton (coach); Mark Elliott; Jon McCormick; Ron Martinek; Carl French; Jerry Dolezilek; and, Lon Kruger (manager). Digital reproduction of the photo was accomplished through a joint project sponsored by the Kansas Historical Society and the Shawnee County Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Dean Bosserman's map of Township 15 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

February 12, 2015, 4:13 pm
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A map drawn by Dean Bosserman showing creeks, school houses, churches and quarries of Township 15 South, Range 14 West, Russell County. Dean also includes a history of Lincoln township, focusing on Germen-Russian settlement. 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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Ralph Deines' map of Township 15 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

February 12, 2015, 4:13 pm
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A map drawn by Ralph Deines showing creeks, school houses, churches and quarries of Township 15 South, Range 14 West, Russell County. Ralph also includes a history of Lincoln township, focusing on the settlement of Germen-Russians at the end of the 19th century. 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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Ferdinand Deines' map of Township 15 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

February 12, 2015, 4:13 pm
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A map drawn by Ferdinand Deines showing creeks, school houses, churches and quarries of Township 15 South, Range 14 West, Russell County. Ferdinand also includes a history of Lincoln township, focusing on the settlement of Germen-Russians at the end of the 19th century. With this map, he won the 4th prize of fifty cents in the 1910 map contest. 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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Brass Ring from the Canville Trading Post

February 13, 2015, 4:27 pm
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This brass ring was found at the Canville Trading Post in Neosho County near the Osage Reservation. It was donated to the Kansas Historical Society in 1994. During the 1800s it would have been bright and shiny, but time has dulled its shine.
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French Catholic Sacred Heart Medal

February 13, 2015, 4:27 pm
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This French Catholic religious medal was found at the Canville Trading Post (14NO396) in Neosho County near the Osage Reservation. It was donated to the Kansas Historical Society in 1994. One side reads: N. D. du Sacre Coeur Priez Pour Nous (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart pray for us). The other side reads: Joseph du Sacre Couer Priez Pour N. (Joseph of the Sacred Heart pray for us).
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Willie G. Boxberger's map of Township 15 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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A map drawn by Willie G. Boxberger showing creeks, school houses, churches and quarries of Township 15 South, Range 14 West, Russell County. Willie also includes a history of Lincoln township, focusing on German-Russian settlement at the end of the 19th century. 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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Dean O. Smith Map of Township 13 South, Range 14 West, Russell County

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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A map drawn by Dean O. Smith, showing creeks, the Union Pacific Railroad, the state road to Nebraska and Russell City in Township 13 South, Range 14 West, Russell County. In a separate five page note, Dean, who would later become a surveyor, includes an extensive legend of the map which acts as a history of the township and Russell City. 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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Thomas Wilson Williamson

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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This is a photograph of Thomas Wilson Williamson who was born in Hiawatha, Kansas on August 4, 1887, the son of Leaman Wilson Williamson and Rebecca Ella (McCulloch) Williamson. In 1902, Thomas' father moved the family to Topeka, Kansas when he became the minister at the Presbyterian Church. Thomas graduated from Topeka High School in 1907 and attended the University of Pennsylvania. He returned to Topeka in 1911 and worked a short time for the office of the state architect and then opened his own architectural firm. Thomas designed the Topeka High School building, Mulvane Art Museum, First Methodist Church, Jayhawk Hotel, Watkins Scholarship Hall at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, and other schools, courthouses, and public building in Kansas. The photograph was copied from The History of Kansas, vol. V, 1928.
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Members of the Second Regiment Kansas National Guard with a gatling gun in Stevens County, Kansas.

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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This is a photograph showing members of the Second Regiment Kansas National Guard with a gatling gun in Stevens County, Kansas. Governor Martin sent them to the county to restore order during the Stevens County war. The towns of Hugoton and Woodsdale competed for the seat of government, which led to shooting and blood shed. During the Stevens County war, six men were killed including Samuel N. Wood, founder of Woodsdale.
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Methodist Church in Hugoton, Kasnas

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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This is a photograph of the Methodist Church in Hugoton, Kansas, where Samuel Wood was slain. The towns of Hugoton and Woodsdale competed for the county seat which led to shooting and blood shed. During the Stevens County war, six men were killed including Samuel Wood, founder of Woodsdale.
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Rex Todhunter Stout

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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This is a photograph of Rex Todhunter Stout who grew up in Topeka, Kansas and attended Topeka High School and the University of Kansas. He is a well known American writer noted for his detective fiction and his larger-than-life fictional detective Nero Wolfe. The photograph was copied from the Topeka Daily Capital, January 13, 1907, page 6 and the caption reads Rex Stout, a Yoeman in the Navy.
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Rex Todhunter Stout

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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This is a photograph of Rex Todhunter Stout who grew up in Topeka, Kansas and attended Topeka High School and the University of Kansas. He is a well known American writer noted for his detective fiction and his larger-than-life fictional detective Nero Wolfe. The photograph was copied from the Topeka Daily Capital, May 4, 1913, page 16 and the caption reads "Rex T. Stout, who sold fourteen stories during the first year in New York."
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Governor Henry J. Allen, correspondence files, box 7

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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These folders contain correspondence subject files with Governor Allen. The major subject is the coal mine strike from 1919-1920.
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Governor Henry J. Allen, correspondence files, box 14

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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These folders contain correspondence subject files with Governor Allen. Some subjects included are Livestock Commission; William McMillen; General Charles Martin; C. F. Menninger; Mental Hygiene; Migratory Bird Bill; Military Training, Compulsory, and Mining Examining Board.
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Donald Appletrad's World War II photographs and diary

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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These are two World War II photograph albums and a diary which belonged to Donald Appletrad. During World War II, he served in the Office of Strategic Services Headquarters Company 2677 Regiment, United States Army. Donald Appletrad was born October 11, 1909 in Leonardville, Kansas, the son of Olaf and Lydia Appletrad.
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Report of Joint Committee on State Affairs on Repairs of East Wing of State House

February 16, 2015, 5:25 pm
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The Kansas Legislature's Joint Committee On State Affairs issued this report of its February 1886 investigation of cost overruns on a project to repair and remodel the east wing of the Kansas Capitol. The primary issue was whether an 1885 $75,000 legislative appropriation represented a spending limit on the project, which actually cost $125,000. After hearing extensive testimony from many of the individuals involved with the project, the Joint Committee determined that the $75,000 appropriation was intended to be a spending limit for the project; that the Board of State House Commissioners had not provided adequate project oversight; that the project architects, John G. Haskell and Louis Wood, had intentionally developed plans for the Senate Chamber renovation that they knew would exceed the legislative appropriation; and that the commissioners and architects should resign from their positions. This copy of the report includes the marginal notes of Erasmus Theodore Carr, president of the Board of State House Commissioners, expressing his objections to the joint committee's findings.
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