The numerous photocopied documents contained within this collection reveal the evolutionary phases of The Western Insurance Companies of Fort Scott, Kansas, as same evolved from The Western Automobile Indemnity Association of Fort Scott, Kansas created on March 1, 1911. One very interesting fact is that Clifton Crain Otto, one of the most creative and productive leaders of The Western Insurance Companies of Fort Scott, Kansas was born in Bates County, Missouri on March 1, 1911. Thus, two great events occurred on the same day in the history of The Western Insurance Companies of Fort Scott, Kansas. This collection of photocopied original documents and microfilm of same stands as a unique compilation of records reflecting the evolution of The Western Insurance Companies of Fort Scott, Kansas.

At this time, the Creator of this collection knows of no other compilation of photocopied original records reflecting the evolution of The Western Insurance Companies of Fort Scott, Kansas. In producing and compiling said collection, every attempt was made to provide the finest photocopies, although the quality of original documents and microfilm produced from same did determine the quality of the final photocopies. As a result, the quality of some photocopies within said collection is at a minimal level of desirability, however, still sufficient to provide the reader with the important substance of the record involved.