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Black and white photograph of an unidentified class from Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.

Black and white reproduction of a group portrait of Major Hudson Elementary School students.

Black and white photo of students on the steps at Prescott Elementary School in Kansas City, Kansas. Teachers pictured: Irene Gladieux (left) and Evelyn Wichert (right).

Black and white photograph of the Kansas City, Kansas High School principal's office. Built in 1899, the school stood at 9th Street and Minnesota Avenue until it was destroyed by fire in 1934.

Black and white photograph of the interior of Kansas City, Kansas High School. Built in 1899, the school stood at 9th Street and Minnesota Avenue until it was destroyed by fire in 1934.

Black and white photograph of students working on lathes in the wood shop at Kansas City, Kansas High School. Built in 1899, the school stood at 9th Street and Minnesota Avenue until it was destroyed by fire in 1934.

Black and white photograph of students working in the forge room at Kansas City, Kansas High School. Built in 1899, the school stood at 9th Street and Minnesota Avenue until it was destroyed by fire in 1934.

Black and white interior photograph of the Kansas City, Kansas High School auditorium. Built in 1899, the school stood at 9th Street and Minnesota Avenue until it was destroyed by fire in 1934.

Black and white photograph of the old post office building in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. East elevation, view from 7th Street and Minnesota Avenue.

Black and white photograph of the Portsmouth Building in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Black and white photograph of the Portsmouth building in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Black and white photograph of the Grund Hotel in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. South and east elevations view from 6th St. and Ann Avenue

Black and white photograph of the Commercial National Bank building while under construction. View looking north from 6th Street, south and west elevations.

Photograph of the mural created for the new Main Library building by artist Thomas L. Russell of Johnson County, Kansas. The mural was located on the 2nd floor, near the auditorium.

Photograph of the mural created for the new Main Library building by artist Thomas L. Russell of Johnson County, Kansas. The mural was located on the 2nd floor, near the auditorium.

Color photograph of the Fine Arts Department on the second floor of the Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Color photograph of the gallery wall in the Fine Arts department on the second floor of the Main Library, downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Color photograph of the Fine Arts Department on the second floor of the Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. View of stacks and art for checkout.

Color photograph of excavating for the foundation of the new Main Library in Kansas City, Kansas. View looking north towards Minnesota Avenue with the Huron Cemetery visible in the background.

Color photograph of the wooden support structure of the first floor of the new Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Commercial National bank visible in the background.

Color photograph of construction workers on the third floor of the new Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. North elevation.

View into the interior of the Main Library while under construction, south elevation.

Color photograph of construction at the new Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Minnesota Avenue traffic and businesses visible in background.

Color photograph of construction workers on the roof of the new Main Library. Commercial National Bank visible in the background.

Color photograph of a construction worker guiding a crane lowering a concrete container on the roof of the new Main Library building in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Town House Hotel visible in the background.

Color photograph of excavating the basement of the new Main Library building in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Russell Stover and Woolworth retail stores visible in background.

Color photograph of staff processing books in the technical services department at the new Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Color photograph of the first floor stacks at the new Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Color photograph of the reference department at the new Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Color photograph of librarians working at the reference desk, at the Main Library in Kansas City, Kansas.

Black and white photograph of Kansas City, Kansas artist Ernst Ulmer with Library director Willard Dennis. The two men look at mural studies for Mr. Ulmer's installation at the Wyandotte Plaza Library branch.

Color photograph of the magazine rack at the new Main Library in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. Note on reverse reads "Magazine rack designed by Willard Dennis".

Color photograph of staff assembling shelves at the new Sunset Plaza branch of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, located at 6000 Leavenworth Road.

Color photograph of staff shelving books at the Sunset Plaza branch of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, located at 6000 Leavenworth Road. Pictured are staff members Annie Cotter and Irene Anderson.

Color photograph of librarians Betsy Colovich, Mary Lind, and Susan Anderson shelving books on the bookmobile.

Color photograph of two of the library's bookmobiles in the parking lot of the Main Library, view facing south towards the Huron Park rose garden.

Black and white photograph of the Carnegie Library grounds, looking East towards Kansas City, Missouri. 6th Street and fire station visible in background.

Color photograph of view looking north to Minnesota Ave. from the Main Library during a spring snowstorm. Sam's Loan Office, McLellan's and the Town House Hotel visible in the background.

Color photograph of the front entrance to the Main Library during a spring snowstorm.

Black and white photograph of front facade of the old Carnegie library with tulip gardens in foreground. Note on reverse reads "Tulip time 1938. Some of tulips in front of K.C.K. library".

Black and white photograph of the Carnegie Library, east elevation, looking west from 6th Street. Huron Park sign and the Huron building visible in the background. Note on reverse reads "east view of the K.C.K. Library bldg. Taken from the middle of…

Sepia toned photograph of workers inside the Columbian Steel Tank Co. factory. One worker stands inside of a steel tank. No date.

Sepia toned photograph of workers inside the Columbian Steel Tank Co., in Kansas City, Missouri. No date.

Sepia toned photograph of workers at the Columbian Steel Tank Company in Kansas City, Missouri. No date.

Black and white photograph of workers assembling tanks at the Columbian Steel Tank Co. in Kansas City, Missouri. Reverse of photo reads "Underground systems under construction".

Black and white photograph of two workers spray painting tanks in the painting room at the Columbian Steel Tank Company in Kansas City, Missouri.

Black and white photograph of tanks and equipment inside of the Columbian Steel Tank Co. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Black and white photograph of a welded agitator tank loaded on a railroad car.

Black and white photograph of a tank produced by the Columbian Steel Tank Co. of Kansas City, Missiouri. U. S. Water and Steam Supply Co. building visible in background.

Black and white photograph of a welded agitator tank produced by the Columbian Steel Tank Co. of Kansas City.