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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Alice & "Hubie" Edwards in Western wear stand in front of painted mural

Alice & "Hubie" Edwards in Western wear stand in front of painted mural.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0440.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Former Mayors of Kansas City

Mr. & Mrs. H. Roe Bartle, Mr. & Mrs. William Kemp, and Mr. & Mrs. John B. Gage pose for picture in unidentified room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0349.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Three girls sitting on a couch with a boy leaning on its back

Three girls wearing skirts sitting on a couch with a boy in suit and tie leaning on its back.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0771.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C. with beard. Florida 1965

Bearded L. Perry Cookingham in striped tie and ascot outside hotel room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0837.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Harriette W. Cookingham vignette portrait

Vignette portrait of Harriette W. Cookingham in white trimmed jacket.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0860.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Harriette W. Cookingham seated in black dress

Harriette W. Cookingham seated in black dress with pearl necklace in blue wall room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0862.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham standing with Disney characters in front of People to People Exhibit

L. Perry Cookingham stands looking at People to People Exhibit with costumed Disney Characters.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0299.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C. and Mrs. Barbara Gunderson

L. Perry Cookingham and Barbara Gunderson stand besides Air Force II.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0300.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC and Air Force II

L. Perry Cookingham stands besides Air Force II.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0301.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Air Force II on runway

Air Force II on runway at Mexico City airport.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0302.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham shaking hands with unidentified man

L. Perry Cookingham shaking hands with unidentified man.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0303.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC talking with group of men

Bruce Vickers, L. Perry Cookingham, Milton Reynolds, and Alexis Rovzar standing, talking.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0304.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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P. to P Press Conference

Abott Washington, L. Perry Cookingham, Eddie Egan, and General Alfred Greunther seated in conference room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0305.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C. at Press Conf. P. to P.

Rabbi Moses N. Friedman extending his hand to L. Perry Cookingham and Congressman George A. Goodling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0306.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham looking at a paper

L. Perry Cookingham looking down at a paper with Eddie Egan and Mr. Fisher on either side.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0307.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002