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Franklin (Kan.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Records:

Douglas County Historical Society manuscript collections

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 84
Overview

The Douglas County Historical Society was organized in 1933 by a group headed by Professor F. N. Raymond of the University of Kansas. This collection consists of manuscript and printed materials from a variety of individuals, businesses, and organizations associated with the history of Douglas County, Kansas, from its territorial settlment period of the 1850s through much of the 20th century, deposited by the Douglas County Historical Society with the Spencer Research Library.

Dates: approximately 1789-1980s

Personal papers of Edward Bumgardner

 Collection — Box 1
Call Number: PP 161
Overview

This collection consists of two manuscripts: "Franklin, Douglas County, Kansas" by General W.H. Sears, which Bumgardner edited, and "It's Lilac Time at KU."

Dates: 1937 - 1940