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George L. Banks

These two photographs show George Lovell Banks, (1839- 1924), Civil War veteran, legislator and civic leader of Independence, Kansas. During the Civil War, Banks severed with the Company C of the Fifteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was involved in several battles that included: Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga and Chattanooga. On November 25, 1863, Banks was severely wounded and eventually removed from service, on June 25, 1865, due to these injuries. For his bravery and distinguished service during the Battle of Chattanooga, Banks was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on February 18, 1891. After the war he returned to Indiana to farm but migrated to Kansas in 1871 and settled in the Fawn Creek Township in Montgomery County. In 1886, Banks returned to Indiana to engage in business ventures only to move back to his farm in Montgomery County, Kansas, in 1896. He resumed his involvement in the community through farming, real estate and banking all while serving the Thirtieth District of Independence in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1905-1907. As a civic leader he also held memberships in the McPherson Post No. 4, Grand Army of the Republic, in Independence, Kansas. the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Anti-Horse Thief Society. Banks died on August 20, 1924 at age of eighty-four. Burial was conducted at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.

Daniel Read Anthony Jr.

This photograph shows Daniel Read Anthony Jr., (1870-1931), newspaper publisher, Kansas politician, civic leader, and nephew of suffragist Susan B. Anthony. As the son of newspaper editor and publisher of the Leavenworth Times, Daniel Read Anthony, and Annie Osborn Anthony he had a strong sense of commitment to the city of Leavenworth, Kansas. Anthony served as appointed postmaster of the city, from 1898-1902, and served as mayor from 1903-1905. With his father's death in 1904, Anthony became manager and editor of the Leavenworth Times. As he wrote about the issues and concerns of the community, his interest turned to politics. In 1907 Anthony "was elected without opposition to fill the unexpired term of Charles Curtis" in the U.S. House of Representatives serving the Kansas' first congressional district. Curtis had resigned his seat earlier to enter the United States Senate. Anthony would go on to win the 1908 general election to the house of representatives and was elected to nine consecutive terms from 1907 to 1929. During his term as a congressman, Anthony introduced a number of legislations, including the 1909 proposal to build a military road from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Riley. The bill passed through Congress for the construction of the 130-mile road. The road is known today as Kansas Highway K-92. Anthony closed out his political career in 1928, choosing not to seek re-election and returning to private life. On August 4, 1931, Anthony passed away at the age of sixty-one in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Daniel Read Anthony Jr.

Panthers Suburban League uniform photograph

A digital image of Phillip A. Gonzales' Panthers softball uniform worn by Phillip A. Gonzales. The Panthers were part of the Suburban League in Topeka, Kansas.

Arkansas River Compact

A copy of the Arkansas River Compact, an agreement between the states of Colorado and Kansas signed on December 14, 1948. The compact aimed to settle disputes regarding control, conservation, and utilization for irrigation of the river waters, as well as equate the benefits arising from the John Martin Reservoir project. Also included is a letter from Kansas Governor Frank Carlson to Kansas Secretary of State Larry Ryan.

Memorandum book, April 16 to May 1, 1880

A memorandum book containing notes written by Franklin George Adams between April 16th and May 1st of 1880. Many of the notes contained in this book are written in Pitman Shorthand. Franklin George Adams was a free-stater and member of the Leavenworth Constitutional Convention of 1858. In 1862, he drafted the law providing for the organization of the state's agriculture society and served for three years as the society's secretary. In addition to his appointment as agriculture secretary, Adams was Clerk of the United States District Court from 1863 to 1864. Following this position, Adams was appointed United States Indian Agent to the Kickappos from 1865 to 1869. Adams' greatest and lasting contribution as a public servant was his appointment, in 1875, as secretary of the Kansas Historical Society. During his tenure as secretary, Adams dedicated his time and effort to build the society's collection of original documents for future generations to study and interpret the state's history.

Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann

This formal portrait shows Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann, (1863-1953), half sister of Vice-President of the United States Charles Curtis. During the Hoover-Curtis administration Dolly served as the official hostess for her brother. In this role Dolly accompanied the Vice-President to political and social gatherings in Washington D.C. She also served on a number of charity organizations, including the Senate Red Cross and the Salvation Army. On January 31, 1953 Dolly passed away at the age of eighty-seven in Washington D. C.

Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann

This formal portrait shows Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann, (1863-1953), half sister of Vice-President of the United States Charles Curtis. During the Hoover- Curtis administration Dolly served as the official hostess for her brother. In this role Dolly accompanied the Vice-President to political and social gatherings in Washington D.C. She also served on a number of charity organizations, including the Senate Red Cross and the Salvation Army. On January 31, 1953 Dolly passed away at the age of eighty-seven in Washington D. C.

Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann

This photograph shows Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann, sister of Vice President Charles Curtis, standing in the middle with a group of women. The women have been identified from left to right: Mrs. Roscoe Patterson of Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Ed. Lusir (?), Springfield, Missouri, Mrs. Dolly Curtis Gann, Mrs. Arthur Curtis of Springfield and Miss Susan Stewart of Kansas City, Missouri.

Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann

A photograph of Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann. Gann was the sister of Vice-President Charles Curtis. The photo shows her speaking before the Independent Republican Women of Kings County at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York. George V. Vickersham is seated in a chair behind Mrs. Gann.

Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann

This photograph shows Permelia Theressa "Dolly" Curtis Gann, sister of Vice-President Charles Curtis, greeting Charles Evans Hughes, Chief Justice of the United States at the George Washington Bi-Centennial Ball in Washington D.C. The event was in honor of the birth of the first President of the United States.

Exhibit Artwork Files-Kansas 1776 Special Exhibit

A collection of watercolor paintings created by Anne Dorcey, a member of the museum design team, for the Kansas Museum of History. The artwork was featured in the Kansas 1776 special exhibit in 2026. These watercolor paintings were used as designs for large banners hanging in the special exhibit. They were drawn to show what the landscape may have looked like in Kansas in 1776.

Mrs. Lucinda Todd papers - Oversized Folder

Folder 5 of the Mrs. Lucinda Todd papers. This folder contains a Certificate of Recognition from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to the Topeka, Kansas Branch for initiating and carrying through to completion one of the cases involved in declaring segregation in education unconstitutional. The folder also contains a Lite Diploma from the Kansas State Teachers College and a Diploma from Girard High School. The majority of the Mrs. Lucinda Todd collection has been digitized under Item Number 47303.

Edward H. Harlow

This cabinet card shows Edward H. Harlow (1856-1922). Harlow was an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company employee. He started his career at the age of seventeen as a machinist apprentice in the Chicago shops of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. In 1888 Harlow gained employment with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company in Topeka, Kansas. He held various positions with the railroad. From 1888 to 1890, Harlow was the shop foreman in Raton New Mexico. Eventually, he became the general foreman in Wallace, New Mexico. In December of 1890, Harlow transferred to the Topeka shops. Harlow was eventually transferred in January of 1892 to Albuquerque, New Mexico as a acting general foreman. In March of 1892 he was transferred to Gallup, New Mexico to become the division foreman until moving once again. In August of 1900 he was appointed master mechanic in Richmond, California where he oversaw the development of the terminal. In the mid-1900s he would move around in positions. In October of 1907 Harlow was transferred back to Albuquerque for a year before coming back to Richmond, California in 1908 to be promoted master mechanic of the Valley Division. In November 1911 he was appointed master mechanic of the Terminal Division in Richmond. In January of 1921Harlow's assumed his last position as superintendent of the shops in Richmond. On January 27, 1922 Edward H. Harlow passed away at the age sixty-six in Richmond, California.

John Carlin, 4-H Jr. Leadership

These two photographs show John Carlin clipping, also know as grooming, a calf as part of the 4-H Jr. Leadership program. In the top photograph he is clipping the calf of Leland Anderson. On the bottom photograph he is showing his sister Ann how to clip a calf.

Carlin governor campaign flyer

This brochure is from John Carlin's third gubernatorial campaign. He sought the nomination for governor "because he is concerned about the lack of leadership in state government." He campaigned around the desire to bring the people of Kansas together to solve the pressing problems that confronts the state. In the August primary he lost the Democratic nomination to State Treasurer Joan Finney.

Elect John W. Carlin State Representative

This is a political card encouraging voters to elect John Carlin to the 92nd District for the Kansas House of Representatives. The back of the card lists his qualifications. Carlin is not successful in this bid. However, Carlin was elected to the House of Representatives in 1970 and served from 1971 to 1979. In addition, Carlin also served as Speaker of the Kansas House from 1977 to 1979. He was elected as the 40th Governor of Kansas in 1979 and served two consecutive terms, 1979-1987.

Re-Elect John Carlin poster

This is a political poster encouraging voters to re-elect John Carlin to the 73rd District for the Kansas House of Representatives. He was first elected in 1970, and served from 1971 to 1979. Carlin also served as Speaker of the Kansas House from 1977 to 1979. In 1979, he was elected as the 40th governor of Kansas and served two consecutive terms, 1979-1987.

John William Carlin farm scene, Smolan, Kansas

This photograph shows John William Carlin on his family farm, know as the Carlin Holstein Farm, in Smolan, Kansas. He was first elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1970, and served from 1971 to 1979. Carlin also served as Speaker of the Kansas House from 1977 to 1979. In 1979, he was elected as the 40th governor of Kansas and served two consecutive terms, 1979-1987.

National 4-H Club Week, Washington, D.C.

This photograph shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower with 4-H delegates at the Oval Office, during National 4-Club Week, in Washington, D.C. To the right holding a notebook is Kansas delegate John William Carlin.

John William Carlin

This photograph shows John William Carlin as a candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives. He was first elected in 1970, and served from 1971 to 1979. Carlin also served as Speaker of the Kansas House from 1977 to 1979. In 1979, he was elected as the 40th governor of Kansas and served two consecutive terms, 1979-1987.

Richard C. "Pete" Loux and John Carlin

This photograph shows Pete Loux and John Carlin looking over paperwork in the chambers of the Kansas House of Representatives in Topeka, Kansas. Loux, a Democratic from Wichita, Kansas was the first CPA elected to the state legislature. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1965 to 1975 and seven years as minority leader. Loux's committee assignments included Committees on Assessment and Taxation, Insurance, Ways and Means and Calendar and Printing.

John Carlin family

This photograph shows Democratic candidate for Kansas Governor John Carlin with his daughter Lisa, son David, and wife Ramona at a unidentified location.