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Byron Brooks enlisted in United States Navy in 1943. He served on the USS West Point, a troopship, transporting troops throughout the Atlantic and Pacific. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston in 2003 as part of the Lawrence Remembers: The World War II…

Postcard with a colored image of Deichman's Crossing on the front. Image depicts the bridge above the Wakarusa River, beneath the bridge are people on a small boat. At the top of the right side "Lawrence, Kans., Scene on Wakarusa River, Deichman's…

A short newspaper article reccounting the details of the first meeting of the Lawrence Library Association and the temporary appointment of officers.

Clara (Ramirez) Bucia and her brother Thomas Ramirez were interviewed by Helen Krische in 2006 as part of an oral history project to document the La Yarda and Mexican-American communities in Lawrence, Kansas. La Yarda was a neighborhood of worker…

Everett Buhler joined the Navy in May 1941. He served until 1945. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on October 1, 2007, Buhler talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Bugler was born in Pretty Prairie, Kansas on June 27, 1919. He…

A letter from Edward Bumgardner to the president of the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors, J.R. Griggs, asking to convene a meeting for discussing the closing of the library during the diphtheria scare.

A letter from Edward Bumgardner to the secretary of the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors, C.S. Hall, asking to convene a meeting for discussing the reopening of the library after the passing of the diphtheria scare.

A report by Custodian of Public Documents Edward Bumgardner outlining the state of public documents at the Lawrence Public Library.

A typewritten draft of the history of the Lawrence Public Library, which was later published in 1917 edition of Connelley's Standard History of Kansas.

Hazel (Leeper) Burgert served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) from 1943 to December 1945. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on June 26, 2007, Burgert talked about her experiences during the Second World War. Burgert was born on June 21, 1918,…

Clyde Bysom enlisted in the United States Army (Air Force) in 1944. He served as a B29 tail gunner in the 393rd Squadron. Interviewed by Pattie Johnston on October 27, 2006, Bysom talked about his experiences during the Second World War. Bysom was…

Postcard with a black and white photograph of the Lawrence Public Library on the front. Photograph is closeup of the building at a side angle. At the bottom of the photograph "Library" is typed in white ink. Photograph sits in the middle of a…

Postcard with a sepia photograph of flooded Santa Fe Railroad tracks on the front. Photograph depicts the railroad tracks with high water on either side and some water on the tracks. At the bottom of the photograph is a black bar with "Overflow From…

Postcard with a black and white photograph of dynamiting an ice gorge on the Kaw River on the front. Photograph depicts several uniformed men standing on ice sheets on the river, an explosion can be seen in the background. At the bottom of the…

Postcard with a black and white image of the ice gorge on the Kaw River on the front. Photograph depicts the river covered in sheets of ice, taken from Bowersock Mills. At the bottom of the photograph "7 - Ice Gorge Lawrence Kan '10" is printed in…

Postcard with a black and white photograph of the ice gorge on the Kaw River on the front. Photograph depicts the river covered in sheets of ice, a house is on the left side. At the bottom of the photograph "9 - Ice Gorge Lawrence Kan '10" is printed…

Postcard with a black and white photograph of the ice gorge on the Kaw River on the front. Photograph depicts the river covered in sheets of ice up close, the bridge can be seen in the background. At the bottom of the photograph "10 - Ice Gorge…

Postcard with a black and white photograph of the ice gorge on the Kaw River on the front. Photograph depicts the river covered in sheets of ice up close, the bridge can be seen in the background. At the bottom of the photograph "11 - Ice Gorge…

Postcard with a black and white photograph of a woman standing on an ice sheet on the Kaw River on the front. Photograph depicts the river covered in sheets of ice, a woman is standing on one of the sheets of ice. At the top of the photograph "17 -…

Postcard with a black and white photograph of Rutter's Repair Shop on the front. Photograph shows a building with Rutter's Repair Shop signs on two sides, cars are parked in front on the street, several people stand behind the cars. At the bottom of…

Postcard with a black and white photograph of a train in high water on the front. Photograph depicts the train traveling on railroad tracks submerged in water. A black strip is at the bottom of the photograph with "High Water caused by Ice Jam.…

Postcard with a colored image of Rowland's College Book Store on the front. Image shows the store's front and the trees around it. At the top of the postcard "Rowland's College Book Store, Lawrence, Kans." is typed in red ink. On the back is a note…

Archer Carlson served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1946 in the 306th Combat Engineers, 81st Division, Eighth Army. Interviewed by Helen Krische and Brian Grubbs on June 13, 2006, Carlson talked about his experiences during the Second World…

Postcard with an advertisement for the Eldridge Hotel on the front. On the front are three colored photographs of the inside of the hotel. On the left is the coffee, in the middle is the Governor Robinson Suite, and on the right is the Crystal…