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David D. Hoag and J. H. Hannus to Governor John St. John
This is a letter to Kansas Governor St. John in which he is invited to address the Temperance people of Ottawa County on July 3rd. He will serve as "orator of the day". It is on stationary from the...
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Edwin Knowles to Governor John St. John
A letter to Kansas Governor St. John from Edwin Knowles, to speak at a mass temperance meeting on July 3rd in Sabetha, and pledges his support for St. John's nomination.
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Benjamin Nicholson to Governor John St. John
Benjamin Nicholson of Milan, Kansas, is writing to Kansas Governor St. John, expressing emphatically his negative opinion of liquor use and offering a suggestion regarding the prohibition amendment...
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A. C. Pettitt to Governor John St. John
In this letter, the State Executive Committee Chairman of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, speaking for the prohibitionists of his state, sends Kansas Governor St. John a hearty note of support for his...
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Kansas Farmer Seed Wheat Club history collection
This collection consists of records from the Kansas Farmer Seed Wheat Club. It includes correspondence, index cards by county noting how much was deposited in each bank, what was outstanding and what...
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S. R. Worick to Governor John St. John
In this letter to Kansas Governor St. John, Post Master Worick of Jewell City, Jewell County, seeks clarification of the proposed temperance amendment, in order to combat arguments and opinions raised...
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Nebraska and Kansas
This map of the Nebraska and Kansas territories by J. H. Colton shows forts, villages, missions, Indian lands, and various routes including the northern, central and southern routes of the Pacific...
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Kansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union permanent records
These permanent records of the Kansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union include the records of the treasurer, contracts concerning publications, sworn statements of elected trustees, correspondence...
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Winfield Daily Courier
This is the front page of the Winfield Daily Courier, March 19, 1958. One headline reads "President Orders Anti-Recession Work Speedup" in which President Eisenhower ordered additional spending for...
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Capital city rifle team in Topeka, Kansas
This a photograph of the Capital City Rifle Team in Topeka, Kansas. In 1885, the club changed its name to the Topeka Rifle Club. Members are identified as: seated (right to left) Robert Thompson,...
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Kansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union printed materials
These miscellaneous printed materials are from the Kansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union collection. The Kansas publications include annual programs for local unions, annual convention programs,...
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A. Crabb to Governor John St. John
In this letter from Rev. Crabb of Omio, Kansas, he regrets not having a place for Kansas Governor to lecture in, and asks for statistical information related to intemperance to help his community...
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L. C. Biggs to Governor John St. John
In this letter, L. C. Biggs of Topeka, describes a "grand excursion" of temperance organizations heading for Ft. Leavenworth on June 19th, and encourages Kansas Governor St. John to attend and speak...
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J. T. Bradley to Governor John St. John
In this letter, school superintendent J. T. Bradley of Sedan, Kansas, requests a definitive answer from Kansas Governor St. John, whether he will be attending their rally on June 24.
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Charles Cheuvront to Governor John St. John
A letter from Charles Cheuvront, requesting from Kansas Governor St. John, copies of temperance lectures that he may deliver to the people of Oxford, Kansas.
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A. Crabb to Governor John St. John
A letter from Reverend Crabb thanking Kansas Governor St. John for the temperance information sent him, and pledges his support for the Governor in the upcoming election. Crabb has little doubt the...
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M. L. Gates to Governor John St. John
A letter from Pastor Gates of Great Bend, imploring Kansas Governor St. John to visit his community, fearing support for the amendment is fading and promising to "hold the fort" for the temperance cause.
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Eli Johnson to Governor John St. John
A letter from Eli Johnson, who has just accepted a temperance leadership position in New York City, describing a mass meeting to be held in December, and would like Kansas Governor St. John to attend...
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Sand sculptures in Topeka, Kansas
These are photographs showing Wizard of Oz and dragon sand sculptures created by Sand Sculptors International at West Ridge Mall in Topeka, Kansas. Fifty tons of sand was used to build the dragon...
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway depot, Rancho Cucamonga, California
This black and white photograph shows the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company depot in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The depot was constructed in 1888.
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