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Walter Menninger, M.D., enjoying "Fun Day" in Topeka, Kansas
Dr. Walter Menninger is shown wearing a bow tie t-shirt for the United Way Fun Day in 1988. Dr. Walt is known for his bow ties. He was director of the Topeka State Hospital and then succeeded his...
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Walter Menninger, M.D. and the commission statement on violence in...
This photograph of Dr. Walter Menninger shows him with the 1969 report on violence in television. Dr. Walt is the third generation of Menningers to lead in the research, study, and treatment guiding...
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The seventh annual fair of the Riley County Agricultural Society
Horse racing and produce judging are featured on this poster advertising the Riley County fair in Riley, Kansas. Featured activities include an industrial exhibition, amusements, a ladies' department,...
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Laying a pipe line in Allen County, Kansas
A black and white photograph of two men putting in a pipe line in Allen County, Kansas. Machinery and an automobile can also be seen.
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Irving Arthur Marshall, M.D.
Dr. Marshall is shown at the Menninger Foundation Annual Meeting in 1964. The Menninger Clinic is a facility for mental-health treatment, education, research, and prevention. It was started in 1919 in...
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Soldiers, Camp Pike, Arkansas
This is a panoramic photo of group of servicemen, Division Exchange #63, who went to Camp Pike, Arkansas, for basic training during World War I. Many Kansans are in the photo including Edward...
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Capitol, Topeka, Kansas
This black and white photograph shows the capitol in Topeka, Kansas. It is located on twenty acres of land, once owned by Cyrus K. Holliday. Work on the structure began on October 17, 1866, when the...
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company depot, Strong City, Kansas
This black and white photograph shows the first Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company depot in Strong City, Kansas. Several men are standing in front of the depot.
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Washburn University campus, Topeka, Kansas
This postcard shows buildings on the Washburn Campus in Topeka, Kansas. From left to right the structures have been identified as follows: Crane Observatory, Boswell Library and MacVicar Chapel. The...
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Washburn University campus, Topeka, Kansas
This color postcard shows a view of the Washburn campus in Topeka, Kansas. The campus is located on 160 acres of land, donated by abolitionist John Ritchie, in the central portion of the capital city....
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1855 map of Richardson (Wabaunsee) County, Kansas
This map shows the original Wabaunsee (Richardson) County boundaries which existed prior to a realignment of the borders with Morris County in 1870 and Riley County in 1871. Approximately 72 square...
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Lorenzo Pauly's Mill south of Alma, Kansas
This is a photo of Pauly Brothers Mill located on the west branch of Mill Creek, one mile south of Alma. The mill was constructed in 1858 by Alma founder Gottlieb Zwanziger, who sold the mill to Pauly...
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Alma Salt Works, Alma, Kansas
The Alma Salt Works was located at Seventh and Grand Streets in Alma, Kansas. The factory evaporated water from a brine well, capturing the remaining salt. In the background at the left of the...
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Railroad snow plow stuck in a drift
This photograph shows a railroad snow plow stuck in a drift during the 1912 blizzard. The photograph was taken in either Pratt or Barber County. Another view is available on Kansas Memory item 225050.
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Letter detailing developments in a strikes of engineers
This very detailed letter is from William Strong to Thomas Nickerson, President of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad, Boston, Massachusetts. Strong informs Nickerson of the developments in...
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Railroad snow plow stuck in a drift
This photograph shows workers digging out a railroad snow plow stuck in a drift. The photograph was taken in either Pratt or Barber County. Another view is available on Kansas Memory item number 225049.
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William Cather Hook
This is a portrait of William Cather Hook, who was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, on September 24, 1857, the son of Enos and Elizabeth (Inghram) Hook. The family came west and in 1867. They settled...
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Washburn University campus, Topeka, Kansas
This sepia colored image shows a west view of the Washburn campus in Topeka, Kansas. In the background Crane Hall Observatory is visible. The campus is located on 160 acres of land, donated by...
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Cow, sow and hen train
Demonstration trains like this represented an alliance between railroad companies, agricultural scientists and, manufacturers to promote settlement, improve farm management, and market commercial farm...
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View of Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
This 1869 view of Alma shows few buildings in the town. This view is from the northeast looking to the southwest. The large white building left of center is the Winkler Hotel, which was located at 224...
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