Kansas Heritage
Autumn 2000
(Volume 8, Number 3)
The Wizard of Oz: Why Kansas?
By Thomas Fox Averill
In 1900 L. Frank Baum published a story of a fantastic
world filled with "strange and glamorous people" who captured
the hearts of American children. But how much of this story was fantasy,
and how much told a tale of Kansas politics?
The Fruits of Our Labor: A Photo Essay
Fruits of all sorts were once common crops
on family farms. Whether preserved for a sweet taste or sold for
a sweet price, they were home grown and hand-picked, and the whole
family helped bring in the harvest.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
By Susan S. Novak
Formation of local governments during the 1880s was not a peaceful
matter. Winning the battle to be named county seat usually brought
glory, commerce, and prosperity. Competing towns were literally
in for the fight of their lives.
Departments
Heritage Explorer
Looks at CUSTOMS across the state.
History in the Making
Talks with Sista'h Queen Anyatika Quachapele, who does
historic reenactments of slave women.
About Faces
Vintage Vignettes
Presenting the Past
Lasting Impressions
What lasting Kansas impressions do you have in photos
from 1854 to 1955? We invite you to share them with our readers.
For information and guidelines about submitting your photos to "Lasting
Impressions," please write Kansas Heritage, Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW Sixth Avenue, Topeka KS 66615-1099.
Photos will be returned upon request.
To order any of these magazines call the Museum Store at the Kansas
Museum of History, 785-272-8681, ext. 413.
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