Description
As the first city manager in Kansas City, L. P. Cookingham had significant influence on the city in the mid-20th century. The collection contains a fairly concise and annotated selection of Cookingham's personal and professional life; inclusive dates are circa 1870-1993. A number of photographs depict the growth of Kansas City during 1939-1990.
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LPC and Tollie Myers S & S Presidents party

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie stands next to Tollie Myers who wears a clown costume.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0495.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Former president Harry Truman

Former president Harry S. Truman sitting in his office behind his desk with stack of papers.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0496.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Jo Anne Worley publicity photo

Publicity photo of Jo Anne Worley wearing feather boa.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0497.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Roger Perry Publicity photo

Publicity photo of Roger Perry wearing suit and tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0498.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Placeholder from River Club for Lord Mayor of Nottingham

Placecard Lord Mayor, Lord Mayoress of Nottingham with logo of River Club.
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0499.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Lord Mayor Christopher Coffey and Lord Mayoress of Nottingham

Lord Mayor Christopher Coffey and Lord Mayoress of Nottingham with traditional Civic Chain standing in front of fireplace in unknown location.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0500.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Sarah Churchill wearing black blouse with large flower

Sarah Churchill wearing black blouse with large flower.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0501.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Leo Carrillo with his arm around L. Perry Cookingham

Leo Carrillo in Western wear with his arm around L. Perry Cookingham who is wearing a double breasted pin stripe suit.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0502.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Leo Carrillo publicity photo

Publicity photo of Leo Carrillo in Western Wear.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0503.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

In Hollywood

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie stands next to Jack Carson who is dressed as a clown with Harriette W. Cookingham on a stage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0504.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Alexis Smith next to Harriette W. Cookingham, and L. Perry Cookingham on a stage

Alexis Smith wearing a sequined dress stands next to Harriette W. Cookingham, and L. Perry Cookingham on a stage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0505.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Liberace shaking hands with Cookingham

Liberace in shinny tux shaking hands with Cookingham in front of wall of telegrams.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0506.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Faye Emerson in striped scarf

Faye Emerson in striped scarf signed publicity photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0507.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Sigmund Romberg in suit and tie

Sigmund Romberg in suit and tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0508.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002

Sigmund Romberg sitting at piano

Sigmund Romberg in suit and tie sitting at piano with hands on keys.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0509.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002