Photograph of Richard Higgins Making a Fishing Net
Photograph of Richard Higgins, the grandfather of Barbara Higgins-Dover, weaving a fishing net, which he used to catch fish in the Kaw River. Barbara remembers her grandfather weaving fishing nets in the living room when she was growing up.
The Kansas Riverkings Museum, located in Lawrence, Kansas, tells the story of the Riverkings, fishermen who created a thriving fish industry on the Kaw River in the 1800 and 1900's. Visit the Riverkings Museum, located at the Riverfront Marriott, to learn more about the Riverkings and their stories.
Photograph of Sara Paretsky's Crossword Pillow, 1997.
Photograph of an embroidered pillow made by Mary Lou Wright for Sara Paretsky. Mary Lou Wright has made several of these crossword pillows over the years, always with the help of Bernadette Traiger, who finishes the back and edges of the pillow with her sewing machine. The crossword words are 'V Warshawski, Sisters in Crime, Fame, Chicago, Pi, Writer, Mystery, 1997, Dogs, Hyde Park, Wrigley, Jayhawks.'
The home of Dr. S.B. Prentiss and his wife, Annie J. Soule, in Lawrence, Kansas. Mrs. Prentiss is in the picture with three of her four stepchildren (from left: Ella Prentiss Niell, Louisa Prentiss Simpson, Mrs. Prentiss, and Frank Prentiss). Rebecca A. Browning is a descendent of the Prentiss family, longtime residents of Lawrence.
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Picture of the Lawrence City Library Interior, 1895
Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.)
Image shows the interior of the reading room of the Lawrence City Library in 1895. Two bookshelves stand on either side of a doorway through which a work table is visible. Four young men sit at the table perusing library materials. In the background, several people and additional bookshelves can be seen. In the near foreground stands a round table with several books on it.
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Picture of the Lawrence National Bank Building, 1895
Historic Buildings -- Kansas -- Douglas County
Image shows the exterior of the Lawrence National Bank on what now is 647 Massachussetts Street. From 1873-1904, the Lawrence City Library held three rooms in the first floor.
Pinckney Neighborhood Association Bylaws, undated
Pinckney Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.)
Bylaws for the Pinckney Neighborhood Association in Lawrence, Kansas.
Community Development Division, City of Lawrence (Kan.)
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Pinckney Neighborhood Association Correspondence, 1987-2002
Correspondence between the presidents and coordinators of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association and the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
Pinckney Neighborhood Association Minutes, 1988-2004
Meeting minutes for the Pinckney Neighborhood Association of in Lawrence, Kansas.
Pinckney Neighborhood Association Newsletters, 1980-2006
Newsletters from the Pinckney Neighborhood Association to residents of the Pinckney neighborhood in Lawrence, Kansas.
A poem, written possibly by head librarian Lillian Constant, dedicated to Eleanor Henley, president of the Lawrence Library Board. It tells of the many ways the library needs Mrs. Henley and eagerly awaits her return to it.
Lawrence Public Library Historical Records
Postcard Downtown Massachusetts Street after the 1911 Tornado
Central business districts -- Kansas -- Lawrence
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the 600 block of Massachusetts Street after the 1911 tornado on the front. In the photograph the Boener Brothers Cigar Factory can be seen on the right side. People are standing throughout the street. At the bottom "Mass St. "Tornado" Lawrence Kan 4/12-'11" is printed in white ink. A white border is around the entire photograph. Information on when and from whom the postcard was acquired is on the back, 3/2/1973 from Erney.
Postcard from Rowland's College Book Store
Postcard from Rowland's College Book Store. Blank on one side. On the address side "D.L. Rowlands University Supply Store Lawrence, Kans." is stamped in black ink.
Automobile dealers -- Kansas -- Lawrence
Postcard from Sanders Motor Company. On the front is a map of the counties in Kansas with county index letters for license tags in 1951. Along the right side of the postcard is contact information for Sanders Motor Co. Located at 633 Massachusetts Street. On the back the postcard is addressed to Mrs. W.C. Summer at 1502 Massachusetts, Lawrence, Kansas. Postmarked March 15, 1951.
Postcard from The Lawrence Outlook. On the front is a letter asking for information on Otis I. Perkins' military information and location. Postcard was sent to Mrs. Otis Perkins at 400 Maine Street from Mrs. Frank E. Jones at 1140 East 13th Street, both in Lawrence, Kansas. On the back is Perkins' military information. Postmarked July 24, 1944. On the back is information on when and where the postcard was acquired, Frame Shop 5/11/2001.
Postcard with a black and white picture of the house at 1025 Kentucky Street in Lawrence, Kansas on the front. Photograph is angled to show the house's front and right side. Owner of the house at the time is Libby A Seamans, the widow of Horace Seamans. Information on when the postcard was acquired on the back, 10/14/1990.
Postcard of 700 Block of Massachusetts Street
Postcard with a black and white photograph of the 700 block of Massachusetts Street on the front. Photograph is looking north and down the middle of the street. Merchants Bank is at the beginning on the right side and Dick Bros Drugs is at the beginning of the left side. A banner hangs between the left and right side of the streets but is indistinguishable. At the bottom of the photograph is a black strip with "No. 6065. Mass. Street Looking North, Lawrence, KS." typed in white ink. On the back in the middle J. Bowers Photographic Co., London-Topeka" is typed sideways in black ink. A white border is at the bottom of the postcard. On the back is a note to Miss Clara Hendel in Hanover, Kansas from Lawrence, Kansas. Dated February 29, 1909. Postmarked March 2, 1909. On the back is information on when and from whom the postcard was acquired, Kevin Johnson 11/18/1976.
Postcard of 725 Mississippi Street after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of 725 Mississippi Street after the 1911 tornado on the front. Photograph depicts the side of a house with a powerline pole in it. A white border is around the entire photograph, on the right border "725 Miss St. "An uninvited guest," thought the house" is written in black ink. On the back "House of Samuel S. Weatherby and Delia L. April 1911" is written in pencil. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 5/15/1999 from the Jackson Sale.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a boy with toys on the front. Photograph shows the boy sitting on the floor with building blocks and a domino tower. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back is a note to Mrs. Francis Weatherby in Los Angeles, California from Katherine Weatherby at 1017 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Note thanks Francis for the cookbook. Postmarked March 19, 1913. On the back information on who Katherine was and where she lived is written in pencil. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 5/15/1999 at the Jackson Sale.
Postcard of a Building after the 1911 Tornado
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a building after the 1911 tornado on the front. The photograph depicts a broken power line up close, a damaged building is in the background. A white border is around the entire photograph.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a building after the 1911 tornado on the front. Photograph is a close up of a building that is severely damaged with piles of debris in front of it. On the back "1911" is written in pencil. Information on when the postcard was acquired is on the back, 10/30/1996.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a building after the 1911 tornado. Building is similar to the ice plant. Photograph shows a building severely damaged by the tornado with debris going through the roof. Two men are standing on the building amongst the debris. A white border is around the entire photograph.
Postcard of a Burgner Bowman Parade Cart
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a Burgner Bowman Lumber Yard parade cart. Photograph shows the right side of the horse drawn cart. On the cart sits the male driver, another man behind him, and two boys next to a goat drawn cart. The goat cart has a miniature house on it and a banner with "Burgner Bowman" painted on it. A man stands on the ground behind the cart. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back is information on who the two boys are, Paul Friend and Russel Friend. The driver may be Ed Vernon. Information on when and from whom the postcard was acquired is on the back, 1/5/2003 gifted by Mrs. James.
Postcard of a Car on Massachusetts Street
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a car on Massachusetts Street on the front. Photograph shows the car from the right side, two people are in it. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the back is information on where the bank and cigar shop was located, 900 and Massachusetts Street.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a child on the front. Photograph shows a young child standing in a room holding a stick. Photograph is overexposed. Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 5/15/1999 at the Jackson Sale.
Postcard with a black and white photograph of a child in snow on the front. The child is looking down from the top of a snow pile. A white border is around the entire photograph. On the bottom border "Almost buried! 725 Miss St. Will had just dug a path through. Samuel is beyond the pile!" is written in black ink. On the back information on who is in the photograph is written in pencil, Will Weatherby (Olive Jackson's brother). Information on when and where the postcard was acquired is on the back, 5/15/1999 at the Jackson Sale.