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James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok

This formal portrait take in Hays, Kansas shows James Butler " Wild Bill" Hickok, 1837-1876. The legendary lawman and gun-slinger begins his career in 1858 as peace officer of the Monticello Township in the Kansas Territory of Johnson County. For a number of years Hickok also works as a government scout, guide and deputy U.S. marshal across the Great Plains. His reputation as a skilled marksman proceeds him wherever he goes. In 1869 Hickok is elected marshal of Hays, Kansas and sheriff of Ellis County, Kansas; roles he serves until 1870. In 1871, he is hired as Abilene, Kansas' town marshal. As marshal he earns fame for being a quick draw and for spending most of his time playing cards. Hickok is killed on August 01, 1876 while playing a game of poker at a saloon in the Deadwood, Dakota Territory.

Amelia Earhart and Laura Ingalls

This photograph shows Amelia Earhart Putnam and Laura Houghtaling Ingalls, descending from a TWA "Sky Chief" airplane that stopped briefly at the municipal airport in Wichita, Kansas. The two female aviators were headed for Los Angeles, California.

Robert McBratney

Colville, Photographer

Robert McBratney was a native of Ohio who moved to Kansas Territory in 1857. He originally settled in Atchison and owned half of the Squatter Sovereign. The other half was owned by Samuel Pomeroy and Thaddeus Hyatt and under their ownership it became a free state newspaper. He was involved in railroad development in Kansas Territory. In 1861, he moved to Junction City where he had been named register of the land office.

J. Lee Knight

J. Lee Knight was a photographer. He owned the New River Side Gallery in Topeka, Kansas Territory.

Karl Augustus Menninger

An informal portrait of Dr. Hans Groumon, Dr. Tarnower, and Dr. Beale with Dr. Karl Augustus Menninger, 1893-1990, on the occasion of his 95th birthday. The photograph was taken in Menninger's office at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas.

Hugh A. Cook

Portrait of Hugh A. Cook, second Sheriff of Franklin County, Kansas.

Hugh A. Cook with his wife and children

Lamon, W. H.

Portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh A. Cook and their three eldest children. He was the second Sheriff of Franklin County, Kansas. Photo taken by W. H. Lamon, Lawrence, Kansas.

Hugh A. Cook with his wife and children

Lamon, W. H.

Portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh A. Cook with three children and their dog. Cook was the second Sheriff of Franklin County, Kansas. Photo taken by W. H. Lamon of Lawrence, Kansas.

Samuel Jay Crumbine

American Magazine

Samuel Jay Crumbine, Secretary of the Board of Health, seated at his desk.

Brinkley radio station and hospital, Milford, Kansas

This photograph shows Dr. John R. Brinkley's radio station, KFKB, and hospital in Milford, Kansas.