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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Danville High School class of 1917 reunion photos

Danville High School, class of 1917, reunion photos. Cookingham sits at banquet table wearing suit an tie with his high School class.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0701.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC, Dave Olson, and Al Mauro sit at table

L. Perry Cookingham, Dave Olson, and Al Mauro sit at table for panel decorated Christmas tree in background.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0376.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC and woman at desk

L. Perry Cookingham sits at desk with an unidentified woman who is reading a piece of paper.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0377.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC standing at table

L. Perry Cookingham standing at table full of unidentified people at dinner in the KC Club for Australian who gave 3 Kangaroos to zoo.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0378.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC on stage looking at model

L. Perry Cookingham behind podium on a stage looking at ribbon wrapped model of a playground with Richard Berkley, and unidentified persons.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0379.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Mayor Berkley & LPC at Tom Watson demonstration

Mayor Berkley and L. Perry Cookingham sit on bench at Tom Watson demonstration in Swope Park.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0380.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Sen. Wiggins Res. From Mo. Legislature

Senator Harry Wiggins stands holding frame and L. Perry Cookingham sits in chair.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0381.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Me - in my 28th floor office

L. Perry Cookingham sitting in chair in his office.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0382.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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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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Richard Berkley, Anita Gorman, and L. Perry Cookingham stand in front of wheel barrow

Richard Berkley, Anita Gorman, L. Perry Cookingham, and unidentified workman stand in front of wheel barrow.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0386.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Richard Berkley standing behind a microphone while L. Perry Cookingham signs a piece of paper

Richard Berkley standing behind a microphone while L. Perry Cookingham signs a piece of paper.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0387.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham posing for a photo with Tom Watson

L. Perry Cookingham posing for a photo with Tom Watson in Swope Park.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0388.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham posing for a photo with Tom Watson

L. Perry Cookingham posing for a photo with Tom Watson in Swope Park.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0389.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham posing for a photo with Tom Watson

L. Perry Cookingham posing for a photo with Tom Watson in Swope Park.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0390.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Ground breaking Northland Fountain

Anita Gorman, L. Perry Cookingham, and Sandy Berkley stand next to man on microphone reading papers at Northland Fountain Groundbreaking.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0391.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Ground breaking Northland Fountain

Anita Gorman, L. Perry Cookingham, and George Eib at Northland Fountain Groundbreaking.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0392.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Ground breaking Northland Fountain

Anita Gorman, L. Perry Cookingham, and Sandy Berkley stand next to man on microphone reading papers at Northland Fountain Groundbreaking.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0393.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L.P. Cookingham - Pres. Parks & Rec. Comm. K.C.M.O.

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie at Kansas City Zoo.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0394.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Day the Kangaroos arrived at the K.C. Zoo

L. Perry Cookingham, Ernest Hagler, and Stu Murdock who is talking into a microphone at Kansas City Zoo for the opening of the Kangaroo exhibit.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0395.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L.P. Cookingham meeting Satchel Paige

L. Perry Cookingham meeting Satchel Paige. Jerry Darter standing off to the side.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0396.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Line to meet Satchel Paige

Satchel Paige seated in wheelchair, line of people behind a table in front of him.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0397.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Susan Perry stands at microphone

Susan Perry stands at microphone on platform in front of Snow Leopard exhibit in Kansas City Zoo with L. Perry Cookingham.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0398.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Susan Perry and "uncle" Perry at arrival of "butch" the snow leopard she purchased for the K.C. Zoo

L. Perry Cookingham standing at microphone with Susan Perry on platform in front of Snow Leopard exhibit in Kansas City Zoo.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0399.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Susan Perry and Cookingham stand at microphone

L. Perry Cookingham standing at microphone with Susan Perry on platform in front of Snow Leopard exhibit in Kansas City Zoo.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0400.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Jerry Darter, L. Perry Cookingham, Susan Perry, Anita Gorman, and unidentified persons stand on stage

Jerry Darter, L. Perry Cookingham, Susan Perry, Anita Gorman, and unidentified persons stand on stage.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0401.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Unidentified man stands behind podium at microphone with L. Perry Cookingham and Mayor Berkley

An unidentified white man stands behind podium at microphone with L. Perry Cookingham and Mayor Berkley at the Pioneer Park Dedication.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0402.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham sitting next to Anita Gorman on stage

L. Perry Cookingham sitting next to Anita Gorman on stage at Pioneer Park Dedication.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0403.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham presiding over meeting of Parks and Rec board

L. Perry Cookingham seated at desk holding various papers presiding over meeting of Parks and Rec board.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0404.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham, Joan Embery sit on stage

L. Perry Cookingham, Joan Embery sit on stage with various musical instruments behind them.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0405.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham stands in front of stage at KC Zoo with Joan Embery

L. Perry Cookingham, Sandy Berkley, Joan Embery, Richard Berkley, and Anita Gorman stand in front of stage at KC Zoo.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0406.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham stands behind podium with microphones

L. Perry Cookingham stands behind podium with microphones with Charles Wheeler, Ike Davis, Bob Kipp, and F. Seebree seated behind him.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0407.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Beautification Award

L. Perry Cookingham seated holding his Beautification Award next to unidentified person.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0408.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC receiving Beautiful Award

L. Perry Cookingham standing besides unidentified person behind podium for Beautification Award.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0409.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC thanking for award

L. Perry Cookingham standing behind podium addressing room upon receiving Beautification Award.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0410.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC receiving city beautiful award

L. Perry Cookingham stands next to unidentified person standing behind podium holding up Beautification Award.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0411.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC thanking city beautiful award

L. Perry Cookingham behind podium holding Beautification Award addressing room.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0412.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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LPC thanking for award

L. Perry Cookingham shaking hands with unidentified person behind podium during Beautification Award ceremony.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0413.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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P. at the zoo with keepers

L. Perry Cookingham stands with unidentified Zoo Keepers from KC Zoo.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0414.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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P. at the K.C. Zoo

L. Perry Cookingham pets Chinchilla being held by unidentified Zoo Keeper from KC Zoo.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0415.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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First HWC fellow UMKC

Kevin Kelly first HWC fellow at UMKC stands next to seated L. Perry Cookingham.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0416.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Kevin Kelly meeting with LPC

L. Perry Cookingham sits with Kevin Kelly and a tape recorder.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0417.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Kevin Kelly having lunch with LPC

L. Perry Cookingham seated with Kevin Kelly at table set with plates and glasses.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0418.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Kevin Kelly and Carol Van Natta having lunch with LPC

L. Perry Cookingham, Kevin Kelly, and Carol Van Natta seated at table set with plates and glasses.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0419.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Pictures, etc. conf. rm. UMKC

L. Perry Cookingham standing in front of display in L. Perry Cookingham Institute Conference Room.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0420.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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UMKC '89

Display at L. Perry Cookingham Institute Conference Room.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0421.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Me in LPC Conference Room

L. Perry Cookingham standing in front of display in L. Perry Cookingham Institute Conference Room.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0422.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham stands next to Carol Van Natta

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie stands behind a chair next to Carol Van Natta who is leaning on the back of the chair.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0423.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Cookingham seating behind desk in front of aerial map of Kansas City

L. Perry Cookingham seating behind desk in front of aerial map of Kansas City.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0424.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Cookingham seating behind desk in front of aerial map of Kansas City

L. Perry Cookingham seating behind desk in front of aerial map of Kansas City.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0425.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Cookingham seating behind desk in front of aerial map of Kansas City

L. Perry Cookingham seating behind desk in front of aerial map of Kansas City.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0426.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Cookingham seating behind desk in front of aerial map of Kansas City

L. Perry Cookingham seating behind desk in front of aerial map of Kansas City.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0427.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Sigmund Romberg S & S Club

Sigmund Romberg, unidentified woman, and L. Perry Cookingham all wear formal clothes and have drinks in their hands. Cookingham has host button on lapel.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0428.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Saddle & Sirloin Club

Roy Roberts, Harriette W. Cookingham, and Sigmund Romberg all wear formal clothes and have drinks in their hands.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0429.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Sigmund Romberg at S & S Club

Sigmund Romberg with drink stands next to L. Perry Cookingham who wears Host button.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0430.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L.P.C. (cowboy) 1942

L. Perry Cookingham in western wear riding on a horse with ornate saddle and bridle.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0431.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Santa Fe Trek

L. Perry Cookingham in western wear lifting the back of unidentified persons hat who is kneeling facing backwards in chair wearing a shirt embroidered with a covered wagon, Saddle and Sirloin logo, and an emblem of Kansas City with a seated Mrs. Teal and standing woman in print dress in train car.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0432.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Three Beauties

Harriette W. Cookingham stands with Bridelle Speakman and Louise Reno. All wear formal dresses and hats.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0433.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Ed Phelps hugging HWC

Ed Phelps in western wear hugging Harriette W. Cookingham.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0434.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002