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Earl Thomas Reynolds to Governor Fred Hall
Reynolds, Earl Thomas
This letter was written by Earl Thomas Reynolds, a lawyer in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Governor Fred Hall. Reynolds was concerned that black people in Kansas were not receiving adequate patronage and political party representation in or by the Republican Party, particularly in the third district. Mr Reynolds inquired why should blacks continue to support the Republican Party, at all levels of government, if their support is not rewarded by the party.
previewGovernor Fred Hall to Earl Reynolds
Hall, Frederick Lee, 1916-1970
Governor Fred Hall responded to a letter he had received from Earl Reynolds regarding black representation in and by the Republican Party in Kansas. Reynolds felt black representation was lacking, especially in the third district. Governor Hall, surprised by Reynolds's comments, assured Reynolds that blacks had received an "unusual amount of consideration" during his term as Governor. Although Governor Hall did realize blacks were not represented adequately in the third district he felt that particular issue should be addressed at the local level, not the state level. Concerns with black equality and suffrage were not just southern issues. Nationwide attention at this time was beginning to focus on black equality, particularly on black voting rights, equal representation in political parties and elections.
previewGovernor Edward Arn's statement on dams
Arn, Edward F., 1906-1998
This statement by Governor Arn was delivered to the U. S. Congress in 1952 on his behalf by Maurice Fager. It identifies the extent of recent (1951) flood damage in Kansas and the need for flood control. The document proposes the "immediate start of the Tuttle Creek Reservoir."
previewWhiteagle visiting Haskell Institute
This photograph is of Mr. Whiteagle visiting Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas from Wisconsin.
previewBill Yallup with Louise L. Baker, Haskell Institute
This is a photograph of Bill Yallup, a member of Yakama tribe, spelled Yakima on reverse, with Louise L. Baker at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas.
previewHaskell Institute students
The photograph shows female students learning how to dress and groom in evening gowns. Established in 1884 as the Indian Industrial Training School, Haskell Institute evolved into what is now Haskell Indian Nations University.
previewMachine room, Haskell Institute
The photograph shows two male students of Haskell Institute receiving vocational training in the machine shop at the school. Established in 1884 as the Indian Industrial Training School, Haskell Institute evolved into what is now Haskell Indian Nations University.
preview9th & 10th Cavalry 116th Anniversary
Photograph of Chief Warrant Officer George Johnson holding an award at the 116th reunion of the 9th and 10th Cavalry in Wichita, Kansas. George was given the award for receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross award in 1965 for his service in the Vietnam War. Johnson served in Korea and Japan from 1962 to 1965 and was transferred to Vietnam where he was the first African American to receive the award.
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