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Eva Jessye

Kalmbach, Bob

Eva Jessye singing at the University of Michigan. Jessye, a Coffeyville native, was the first chorale director of stage shows such as Porgy and Bess, and of the first black musical motion picture Hallelujah. As founder of the Eva Jessye Choir, she became the female dean of black music in America.

Re-enacting President Lincoln raising of the 34 star flag

A photograph showing Kansas Governor John Anderson Jr. and Rolla Clymer portraying President Lincoln raising the thirty-four star flag in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a centennial commemorative event.

Comemorating the raising of the 34th star flag

Schick, Jules

A photograph showing Kansas U. S. Senator Andrew F. Schoeppel, far right; Governor John Anderson, second from right; and U. S. Senator Frank Carlson, far left, holding framed engravings of President Lincoln raising of the thirty-four star flag. The engravings were presented at the centennial commemorative ceremonies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

William Henry Avery

A photograph of Governor William Henry Avery placing a crown on a young woman at the Kansas State Fair. Avery was born August 11, 1911 near Wakefield, Kansas, and graduated from Wakefield High School and the University of Kansas. A Republican, Avery served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1950 to 1955. In 1954, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives and served until 1964. During his 10 years in Congress, he served on numerous committees. In 1964, Avery was elected the 37th governor of Kansas. He served one term as governor, losing a re-election bid to Robert Docking in 1966. After an unsuccessful bid for the United States Senate, Avery returned to private life.

William Henry Avery

A photograph of Governor William Henry Avery speaking to a young woman who was crowned queen at the Kansas State Fair. Avery was born August 11, 1911 near Wakefield, Kansas, and graduated from Wakefield High School and the University of Kansas. In 1964, Avery was elected the 37th governor of Kansas. He served one term as governor, losing a re-election bid to Robert Docking in 1966.

William Henry Avery

A photograph of Governor William Henry Avery talking to a girl showing either a cow or steer at the Kansas State Fair. Avery was probably campaigning for a second term as governor when this photograph was taken. He was born August 11, 1911 near Wakefield, Kansas, and graduated from Wakefield High School and the University of Kansas. In 1964, Avery was elected the 37th governor of Kansas. He served one term as governor, losing a re-election bid to Robert Docking in 1966.

William Henry Avery campaigning, Clay Center, Kansas

A photograph of Governor William Henry Avery riding in a convertible car with campaign signs on the door in Clay Center, Kansas. He was possibly participating in the Piotique Festival parade which began in 1936 to celebrate the opening of Highway 24 west of Clay Center. Avery was born August 11, 1911 near Wakefield, Kansas, and graduated from Wakefield High School and the University of Kansas. In 1964, Avery was elected the 37th governor of Kansas. He served one term as governor, losing a re-election bid to Robert Docking in 1966.

Easter egg hunt, Topeka, Kansas

A photograph of children and adults at the Governor's Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Cedar Crest, Topeka, Kansas. Hazel Vivian Bowles Avery, Governor Avery's wife, is standing on the platform.

Governor and Mrs. William Henry Avery

This photograph shows Governor and Mrs. William Henry Avery dressed in formal attire dancing at his inauguration as the 37th governor of Kanas in Topeka, Kansas.

Vern Miller and Kansas Governor William Avery

A photograph showing Vern Miller, Sedgwick County Marshal, accepting a safety award from Kansas Governor William Avery.