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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L. Perry Cookingham in line for a drink

L. Perry Cookingham in line for a drink with unidentified persons at an outdoor event.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0383.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham standing on back of flatbed truck

L. Perry Cookingham standing on back of flatbed truck with crowd at unidentified event.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0384.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham giving Tom Watson novelty putter

L. Perry Cookingham giving Tom Watson novelty putter.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0385.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Cookingham shaking hands with mayor Charles Wheeler

L. Perry Cookingham in tuxedo shaking hands with KC mayor Charles Wheeler, both are holding gold wrapped package at KCI Dedication.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0332.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC receiving Starlight plaque after year as pres. of Starlight Theater Assn

John A. Moore giving L. Perry Cookingham a plaque commemorating his year as Starlight's President.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0333.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham standing out on balcony

L. Perry Cookingham in plaid shirt standing out on balcony.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0830.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham in blue shirt and jeans

L. Perry Cookingham in blue shirt and jeans standing in living room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0831.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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KCI dedication

L. Perry Cookingham and Harriette W. Cookingham walking with large group at KCI Dedication.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0330.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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First night of K.C.I. dedication ceremonies

L. Perry Cookingham and Harriette W. Cookingham pose for photo with Councilman Capra and 4 unidentified men at KCI Dedication.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0331.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Snow storm at 310 W. 49th St.

Photo from the balcony of Wornall Plaza at 310 W. 49th St., Kansas City, MO of snow falling on parked cars looking northwest.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0977.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Balcony 310 W. 49th St.

Flowering house plant sitting in fountain on the balcony of apartment of 310 W. 49th St., Kansas City, MO.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0978.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Christmas flowers - 310

Group of flowering house plants sitting on floor in font of balcony doors in Wornall plaza apartment at 310 W. 49th St., Kansas City.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0979.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry and Harriette pose for photo in unidentified room

L. Perry wearing suit and tie and Harriette wearing floral print dress pose for photo in unidentified room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1047.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Towne Theater on Main St. - Site of City Center Square

Exterior shot of Towne Theatre and other buildings on the west side of Main Street, 1100 block.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1267.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002