Photograph of a "Chuck wagon on a roundup at the B. R. Grimes Ranch, Clark County, KS, Cowboys eating around the fire - L to R: 6. Java Fritzlin 7. Loe Stienbaugh 10. Percy Walden, his wagon is behind 11. (Front) Jess McKinney 12. (Back) 15. Vance Lackky 17. (Front) 18. (Back) Billy Lucas 21. E. D. Gurrier - F. H. Steele's buggy at top left, c. 1905-1939.

Bill of sale for real estate in Harvey County, in the state of Kansas, purchased by Mrs. Loriette C. Redway for the sum of $3.29. The property was purchased in the city of Walton.

Button. Sunflower on black background. "KANSAS CITY 1900" Old Object Term: Commemorative button, livestock

Button with a sunflower painted on the it. In the center is states: "KANSAS CITY 1900". Old Object Term: Commemorative button, livestock

Photograph of Moses Iron Moccasin in a Chilocco Indian School Band uniform playing an Euphonium, June 13, 1905.

A church recommendation from the United Presbyterian Church for Mrs. L. C. Redway. The recommendation is signed by Pastor G. I. Findley and by the church's clerk, A. B. Gilchrist.

Report discussing the use of the cream separator on farms in Kansas and Nebraska, which have substantial dairy industries but are not typically considered dairy-producing states. Advantages of the cream separator, its care and management, milk and cream production on the farm, and delivery of cream to markets are discussed.

From introduction: The aim of this paper is to present the substance of what is known concerning the distribution, occurrence, and development of the oil and gas of the quadrangle, and to note briefly the more important industries growing out of these natural resources or depending on them within the territory considered.

Envelope for Mrs. Loriette C. Redway from the Department of the Interior, United States Pension Agency. The envelope is dated December 10, 1906.

Report of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 3159 to authorize the extension, enlargement, and alteration of the public building in the city of Kansas City, Kansas. It includes a report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the proposed legislation, in addition to a copy of a letter from the supervising superintendent of construction in Kansas City.

Report discussing forage crops commonly grown for hog feed in Kansas and Oklahoma. Among the more important crops are alfalfa, wheat, oats, and rye, while less important forage crops include clovers, rape, sorghum, cowpeas, Canadian field peas, soy beans, grasses, root crops, and pumpkins. There is also a brief discussion of systems of hog feeding and pasturing, particularly in Oklahoma.

Postcard of a frontier home with two men and a woman in front of it with a stove on the left and a long horn cow with it's head in a large wooden feed tub. The writing on the left of the picture reads: "Copyright 1907 by Geo. B. Cornish, Arkansas City, Kans." The writing on the right reads "A Frontier Home."

Postcard of Geronimo, Apache Chief, and five U.S. Guards all on horseback in a grassy field. The writing in the middle of photo reads: "Geronimo, Alpache Chief, and U.S. Guard." The writing on the left says: "Copy write. 1907. By G. B Cornish. Arkansas City, Kansas."

Map shows railroad route from St. Louis to Mexico City. Railroads, counties, and towns in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory are indicated and areas of Indian habitation are noted. Includes text describing the advantages of "The Mexico-St. Louis Special." Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Postcard of Hotel Dieu Hospital in El Paso, Texas. The image shows a three-story, red brick building with several trees in front of the building. "Hotel Dieu Hospital, El Paso, Texas" is printed in the upper left corner, and "This is where I was operated [on]" is handwritten in the upper right corner. The back of the postcard contains correspondence addressed to "Mr. Harry Ado[ins]" and mentions sending a letter to the addressee and the heat in El Paso.

Report of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5894 to provide for the completion of the enlargement of the Government building in Wichita, Kansas.

Map shows late nineteenth century Kansas railroads, counties, cities and towns. Scale [ca. 1:4,055,000].

Map shows existing and proposed railroads, counties, cities and towns. Scale [ca. 1:1,300,000].

A photograph print showing the Leavenworth & Topeka (L&T) #1, 4-4-0, on a mixed train ready to leave for Leavenworth, KS. Santa Fe passenger train on left, Santa Fe station, Topeka, KS, about 1909. [copy of a photo taken by Preston George's uncle, Ed Farrar]

A photograph print showing the Leavenworth & Topeka (L&T) #1, 4-4-0, on a mixed train ready to leave for Leavenworth, KS. Santa Fe passenger train on left, Santa Fe station, Topeka, KS, about 1909. [right half of 2008.008.6617A] [copy of a photo taken by Preston George's uncle, Ed Farrar]

Letter from Ida Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, letting him know that she hopes he will be able to come and visit in the near future; she also hopes that cousins "Dr. and Fannie Hamilton will meet you here next month."

Letter from Ida Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, mostly describing her mother's accident in which she fell at her house and messed up her leg causing her to be confined to her bed for at least six weeks. She goes on to say that she wants him to come and visit the next time he comes up; she also asks about the rest of the family and how they are doing.

Letter from Idee Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, asking when he would be out their way to visit, as he is going to "the fair before the weather gets too warm." She mentions that they are now moved and comfortably living in their new home; they have had a lot of rain over the last two weeks.

Letter from Ida Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, discussing her upcoming visit to his place; her husband's business will keep them from visiting until the middle of November but hope to "stay a few weeks." Ida also says that her mother is especially looking forward to the visit as she has not seen her grandchildren for a year.