This photograph shows the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company depot in Howard, Kansas. The depot was on the Eastern Lines, Eastern Division, Howard District, mile post 75.5.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company depot, Howard, Kansas
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View of the North and South Korean border
This is a photograph showing the North and South Korean border. The photograph was taken by Frank Darrell Timken who served in the 196th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War.
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Soldiers in South Korea
This is a photograph of six US Army soldiers who served in the 196th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War. They are identified as (left to right) front row: Lernere, Scribner, Terry and back row: Schrier, Edwards and Frank Darrell Timken.
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View of firing batteries along the South and North Korean border
This is a photograph showing the firing batteries with 18 155 mm Howitzers along the South and North Korean border. Sgt. Frank Darrell Timken, photographer, served in the 196th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War.
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Movie star Terry Moore visiting the 196th Field Artillery Battalion in South Korea
This is a photograph of movie star Terry Moore visiting the 196th Field Artillery Battalion in South Korea during the war.
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C. R. Buffington to Governor John St. John
A letter from Topeka "Globe" editor C. R. Buffington to Kansas Governor John St. John. Buffington asks for some ideas to improve on his temperance speeches and also acknowledges the Governor's speeches are the best he has heard, and he is in "need of ammunition".
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Jennie Piper to Governor John St. John
A letter from Jennie Piper to Kansas Governor John St. John. Jennie is concerned about a saloon opening in Monticello on "the eve of the election" and wants to confirm if the saloon is properly licensed and if anything can be done to close the establishment.
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E. N. Gaulding to Governor John St. John
A letter from E.N. Gaulding to Kansas Governor John St. John. Gaulding, upon completing his temperance work in Kansas, requests a letter of endorsement, and encloses a sample. Gaulding intends to continue his work in States or territories further west; such as Wyoming.
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45th Infantry Division's quad 50 caliber anti-aircraft half track
This is a photograph of the 45th Infantry Division's quad 50 caliber anti-airraft half track. They were in place to provide defense for the 196th Field Artillery Battalion.
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Topekan Lee Dodson of the Newark, New Jersey, Bears
Lee Dodson is shown in this photo postcard from 1949, when he played for the Newark Bears minor league baseball team. Dodson was a right-handed power pitcher from Topeka. As a youth, he played in Topeka High's intramural league and the American Legion's Junior Baseball program. After serving in the Army during World War II, Dodson pitched professionally in the minor leagues from 1946 through 1950. In 141 minor league game appearances, he earned 37 wins against 35 losses, and had an ERA of 3.76. Besides Newark, Dodson pitched for the Chanute Owls, Topeka Owls, Kansas City Blues, Muskegon Clippers, and Beaumont Roughnecks. After the minor leagues, he pursued a career in education, serving for many years as the Dean of Students at Washburn University. Throughout his adult life, Dodson was a leader in Topeka's baseball community. Over the years, he founded and managed several leagues, and managed and coached countless teams. He also was co-founder and president of the Topeka Baseball Federation. Known as Topeka's 'Mr. Baseball,' Lee Dodson died in 2013 at the age of 89. Digital reproduction of the postcard was accomplished through a joint project sponsored by the Kansas Historical Society and the Shawnee County Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Chieftains baseball team, Tecumseh, Kansas
This photograph from 1963 shows the Tecumseh Chieftains, a youth baseball team that competed in the Babe Ruth League. Batboy Dick Dodson is seated in front of the players. Behind him, seated in chairs, are (l to r): Bill Reynolds; Ron Hasty; Charles Roberts; Bruce Hill; Phil Shoemaker; Gary Warthen; and, Larry Monroe. Standing are (l to r): John Triggs (coach); Les Witter (coach); Bob Gilbert; Robert Walker; Glen Rice; Ricky Singer; Clarence Payne; Robert Flohrschutz; David Mohler; and, Lee Dodson (manager). The team's record was 15-8. 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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Frank Darrell Timken by a bunker during the Korean War
This is a photograph showing Frank Darrell Timken kneeling by the entrance to the Fire Direction Control bunker. Timken was a member of the 196th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War.
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Topeka 7-Up Reds baseball team
This photograph from 1984 shows the Topeka 7-Up Reds semi-pro baseball team. Pictured in the front are (l to r): Tim Day; Jeff Botkin; Mike Frye; Steve Peavler; and, Todd Miller. In the back are (l to r): Dan Cozak; John Krane; Stuart Pitney; Kevin Carr; Rick Taylor; Chris Colbert; and, Steve Dodson (manager). The team's record for the 1984 season was 11-20. 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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Topeka 7-Up Reds baseball team
This photograph from 1977 shows the Topeka 7-Up Reds semi-pro baseball team. Pictured in the front row are (l to r): Randy Johnson; Dan Wieser; Mike Sheahan; Dan Simecka; Greg Smith; unknown; and, Carl Heinrich. Standing in the back are (l to r): Brian Joy; Randy Wild; Phil Duncan; Jim Dodson; Alan Edwards; Charlie Lord; Allen Joy; Bob Speake, Jr.; and, Davey Davis. 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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Topeka 7-Up Reds baseball team
The Topeka 7-Up Reds semi-pro baseball team is shown in this photograph from 1982. Pictured in the front row are (l to r): David Dodge; Mike Custenborder; Craig Colboch; Alan Cunningham; Mark Elliott; and, David Ireland. In the back are (l to r): Charlie Lord; Bob Bernard; Brian Ferguson; Mark Taylor; Rick Taylor; Ron Jurgensmeier; Steve Dodson; and, Jim Dodson (manager). 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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J.J. Peasley to Governor John St. John
A letter from J.J. Peasley to Kansas Governor St. John inviting the Governor to speak at a Grand Temperance Rally in Ft. Scott, on October 10th.
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Meade County State Park maps and plans
Maps and plans of Meade State Park.
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Schmelzer's football advertisement
Schmelzer's sporting goods advertisement for football equipment as published in the Kansas City Star, September 24, 1911. Although Schmelzer's began business in Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1911 Schmelzer's was located at 1216-1218 Grand Ave. in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Governor Harry H. Woodring, Correspondence Files, Box 18
These folders contain correspondence subject files with Governor Woodring. Some subjects included are farm organizations, federal government, and federal relief.
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Governor Harry H. Woodring, Correspondence Files, Box 16
These folders contain correspondence state agency files and subject files from the Governor Woodring collection. Some subjects included are the American Legion, American Red Cross, American-War Mothers, Betsy Ross Corps, Boy Scouts, Child Welfare, and Coal.
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