A collection of early 20th century photographs donated by Barbara Duke, featuring photographs of Kansas City Harvey House employees circa 1915, including two group photographs. The collection also includes photographs from a hot air balloon launch in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1934 and a photograph of women weaving in Mexico City.

This collection includes materials from throughout Barbara Hays Duke's life, a long-time resident of Lawrence, Kansas. Comprises memorabilia, photographs, and other items from her high school and college years, as well as later correspondence, research, and other items regarding family genealogy.