L. Perry Cookingham Collection

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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LaBudde Special Collections
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Ella Cookingham sitting in chair in front of fireplace

Ella Cookingham sitting in chair in front of fireplace in living room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0600.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Harriette W. Cookingham stands with Joseph F. Cookingham outside four door sedan

Harriette W. Cookingham, in dress and bonnet, stands with Joseph F. Cookingham, in hat and three piece suit, outside four door sedan.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0621.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham, Harriette W. Cookingham, and Joseph F. Cookingham standing outside

L. Perry Cookingham, Harriette W. Cookingham, and Joseph F. Cookingham all well dressed stand outside.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0624.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham, Harriette W. Cookingham, and Joseph F. Cookingham standing outside

L. Perry Cookingham, Harriette W. Cookingham, and Joseph F. Cookingham all well dressed stand outside.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0625.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry and Harriette W. Cookingham stand outside with Ella

L. Perry Cookingham in overcoat and flat cap and Harriette W. Cookingham stand outside with Ella Cookingham, laundry dries on lines in background.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0633.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Ella Cookingham sitting in chair in front of fireplace

Ella Cookingham sitting in chair in front of fireplace in living room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0634.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Clark Cookingham sitting on chair with dog

Clark Cookingham in straw hat and overalls sitting on chair with dog outside.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0636.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Clark Cookingham standing in front of gate holding shovel

Clark Cookingham in knitted cap and dark coat standing in front of gate holding shovel.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0637.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Clark Cookingham wearing cap and jacket holds dog

Clark Cookingham wearing cap and dark jacket holds dog while standing in snow.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0638.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Clark Cookingham wearing fireman's helmet sitting in fire engine with man in uniform.

Clark Cookingham wearing fireman's helmet sitting in fire engine with an unidentified white man in uniform.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0639.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Clark Cookingham standing on sidewalk in front of porch

Clark Cookingham wearing suit and bowtie and Knickerbockers standing on sidewalk in front of porch.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0640.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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White dog sitting on lawn

White dog sitting on lawn.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0699.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Harriette W. Cookingham feeding a baby raccoon milk from a bottle

Harriette W. Cookingham wearing capelet feeding a baby raccoon milk from a bottle.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0708.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Unidentified woman with short hair wearing dress standing in front of house.

Unidentified woman with short hair wearing dress standing in front of house.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0717.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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George and Hazel Cookingham besides a house

George and Hazel Cookingham in formal dress stand besides a house.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0659.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002