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United States army tanks
This black and white photograph shows a fleet of United States Army tanks on flatcars at the New York Central embarkation yard to be shipped overseas for World War II operations.
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Howard Athon, Eunice Roberta Tournade, Merrill Dean Athon and Robert Eugene...
This is a photograph showing Howard Athon, Eunice Roberta Tournade, Merrill Dean Athon and Robert Eugene Athon posed by the Athon's Alexander Eaglerock bi-plane in Topeka, Kansas.
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Early Ceramic Period dart points
These dart points were found at the Trowbridge archeological site (14WY1), in Wyandotte County, and donated to the Kansas Historical Society in 1973. Trowbridge is a Kansas City Hopewell site from the...
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Scraper
This artifact was found on the surface of the Ladder Creek Tipi Ring site (14WT302), a camp site in Wichita County, Kansas. It was made of Dakota Sandstone, likely hafted on a handle, and used to...
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Biface
This quartzite biface was recovered as an isolated find in Wichita County, Kansas. Archeologists use the term "isolated find" when only one artifact is found at a location. A biface like this one...
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Howard Athon's Alexander Eaglerock bi-plane at the Topeka airport in...
This is a photograph showing Howard Athon's Alexander Eaglerock bi-plane at the Topeka Airport, Rooney Field in Topeka, Kansas.
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Marbles
These marbles were excavated from Fort Hays in Ellis County in 1966. They are made of clay and glass and represent hours of fun at the fort.
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Colby Bottling Works Bottle
This nearly complete bottle was found in 1966 at historic Fort Hays in Ellis County. The bottle probably post dates the occupation at the fort, but is still an interesting addition to the Kansas...
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Lee Dodson baseball scrapbook
This scrapbook contains clippings and photos documenting Lee Dodson's 1947 season with the Topeka Owls minor league baseball team. With an 18-4 record and an ERA of 2.37, Dodson led the Class C...
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Murphy Malattia of the Topeka Owls baseball team
Emilio 'Murph' Malattia of the Topeka Owls minor league baseball team is pictured in this snapshot from 1947. Malattia's minor league career spanned eight seasons between 1937 and 1949, but was...
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Charles F. Forsyth
This is a photograph of Charles F. Forsyth, who was born April 2, 1921 in Valley Falls, Kansas. After receiving his education, he became an attorney and established a law practice in Erie, Kansas. In...
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Ray McLean of the Topeka Owls baseball team
Ray 'Scooter' McLean, center fielder for the Topeka Owls minor league baseball team, is shown in this photo from 1947. McLean, who batted .271 during his only season in Topeka, was better known for...
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Sarah Emma Preston Lanning, Hallie Lanning Athon, and Aaron Lane Lanning
This is a photograph showing (left to right) Sarah Emma Preston Lanning, Hallie Lanning Athon, and Aaron Lane Lanning possibly at the Lanning home in Melvern, Kansas.
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Top O' The Morning film promotion, Topeka, Kansas
These two photographs from 1949 were taken in the lobby of Topeka's Grand Theater during a promotion for the film, 'Top O' The Morning,' starring Bing Crosby. An element in the film's storyline...
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World War I soldiers in Lyndon, Kansas
This is a photograph showing World War I soldiers and possibily draftees on a street in Lyndon, Kansas.
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Oil and ownership map of Johnson County, Kansas
This map shows oil and land ownership in Johnson County, Kansas. The map was distributed by Hedrick Abstract & Guaranty Company of Olathe, Kansas, and road information was provided by Kansas...
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The potential natural vegetation of Kansas
This is a map compiled by A.W. Kuchler showing the potential natural vegetation of Kansas. A legend has been provided that identifies the shaded regions and their native flora.
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Comprehensive Transportation Program, House Bill No. 2017, signed by...
Comprehensive Transportation Program, House Bill No. 2071 signed by Governor William Graves. Graves signed the historic 10-year, $13-billion comprehensive transportation program into law improving...
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O. A. Pickering
This is a carte-de-visite of O. A. Pickering. The photograph was probably taken when he served in the Civil War.
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Woman's pumps
Pair of woman's black suede, high-heeled pumps. The shoes are decorated with a subtle, perforated design, black patent leather trim, and a small bow. The shoes were made by the Selby Shoe Company as...
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