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Lawrence (Kan.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Records:

Alvin Daniel Dahlene papers

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 274
Overview

This collection deals principally with Alvin Dahlene's participation in the game of horseshoes.

Dates: 1906 - 1978

Building surveys for the Lawrence Downtown Historic Building Survey

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Call Number: RH MS 898
Overview

This collection consists of survey forms which contain a history and architectural decription for each of 229 historic buildings in downtown Lawrence, Kansas. The survey content was compiled in 1993 by Deon Wolfenbarger (Three Gables Preservation) for the Lawrence Downtown Historic Building Survey, a project for which she was commissioned by the City of Lawrence and the Lawrence Historic Resources Commission.

Dates: August 16, 1993

Craig Crosswhite papers

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 1447
Overview This collection consists of research papers written by Craig Crosswhite regarding various topics in Kansas history. The papers were written for coursework Crosswhite was taking as a graduate student at the University of Kansas, commissioned work on behalf of others, and for other projects Crosswhite was developing. Papers include an account of Oscar Wilde's trip to Lawrence, KS on April 21, 1882, and correspondence and copies of newspaper articles related to the report. Also includes...
Dates: 1976 - 1982

John Lee papers

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Call Number: RH MS 1428
Overview

This collection contains drawings and designs done by John Lee during his time as a practicing architect, materials that relate to his time teaching at the University of Kansas, and his involvement in building restoration around downtown Lawrence, Kansas, particularly his involvment in the restoration of the Union Pacific Depot. This collection also includes materials from his bicycling hobby and influence in a cycling club on KU's campus.

Dates: 1989 - 1996

Lawrence, Kansas photographs collection

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Call Number: RH PH 18
Overview

This collection of photographic materials relating to Lawrence, Kansas and its residents, businesses, buildings, and events spans the early 19th century through the late 20th century, therefore also spanning the history of photography itself. This is an artificial collection, meaning that the photographs herein come from a wide variety of sources and have been compiled by the Spencer Research Library into this single collection organized by subject matter.

Dates: 1847 - 1997

Nancy Shontz papers

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Call Number: RH MS 553
Overview

Nancy Shontz served on the City Commission of Lawrence, Kansas, from 1981-1985, and worked actively with the Lawrence Preservation Alliance and the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. The collection contains her papers regarding these activities as well as other city- and county-related issues.

Dates: 1945 - 2000

"Nineteenth Century Buildings of Lawrence" undergraduate thesis

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Call Number: RH MS D195
Overview

Undergraduate thesis by Ben Wearing regarding 19th century buildings located in Lawrence, Kansas. Photographs from the thesis have been physically separated and are located at RH PH 552 (formerly at RH MS-P D195).

Dates: 1955

The 926 Indiana house, Lawrence, Kan.

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Call Number: RH MS-P P336
Overview

Paper by Michael Owen Jones written for an American art history course at the University of Kansas, giving the history of the property and house at 926 Indiana Street in Lawrence, Kan. Includes a photograph of the house shelved at RH MS-P P336.

Dates: 1867 - 1988

The Histories and Cultural Roles of Black Churches in Lawrence, Kansas

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Call Number: RH MS P508
Overview Photocopy of a report written as a research project with a grant from the Kansas Committee for the Humanities. The report traces the origin, development, and cultural role of the Black churches in Lawrence, Kansas. Churches discussed include Church of God, First Regular Missionary Baptist, Lawrence Pentecostal, Ninth Street Baptist, Overcoming Church of God in Christ, Second Christian, Disciples of Christ, St. James AME, and St. Luke AME. Photocopies of pictures accompanying the report...
Dates: 1982