Brian Thurn Collection

Description
The Brian Thurn collection is comprised of photographs of objects and memorabilia that reflect aspects of the African-American cultural experience during the 20th century, particularly in and around Kansas City.
Member of
LaBudde Special Collections
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Unidentified woman

Unidentified woman wearing jacket with striped lining.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-029.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Vote the Progress Team

Election campaign poster for Freedom Inc. candidates on the Democrat ballot representing the 18th Ward, Kansas City: Jessie Mills and Sterling H. Bryant; includes a black and white photograph of each candidate.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-005.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Re-elect Alan Wheat

Election campaign poster for Alan Wheat, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for 26th District State Representative, Missouri; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate in front of capitol building.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-006.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Welcome Monarchs

Poster welcoming KC Monarchs baseball fans.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-008_a.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Delta Boys presents Breakfast Dance

Hand drawn poster advertising New Year's Eve Breakfast Dance, Friday, December 31 from 11PM to 5AM, at the Beau Brummel Club, 1729 Lydia, Kansas City, featuring Jumping Joe Thomas and His All Star Band; $1.00 suggested donation.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-008_b.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Freedom now!

Election campaign poster for Freedom Inc. candidates on the Democrat ballot representing the 2nd Ward, Kansas City: Bruce R. Watkins and Catherine Mitchell. Includes a black and white photograph of each of the candidates.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-001.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Freedom now

Election campaign poster for William Carson, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for 14th District State Representative, Missouri; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-002.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Elect Bruce R. Watkins

Election campaign poster for Bruce R. Watkins, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for circuit clerk, Kansas City; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-003.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Elect Warren James

Election campaign poster for Warren James, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for 10th District State Representative, Kansas City; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-004.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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K.C. Monarchs vs. Memphis Red Sox

Advertising poster for baseball game between the KC Monarchs and Memphis Red Sox in support of T-B and cancer research; $1.00 admission listed for game on Sunday, July 12; advertising twilight doubleheader.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-007_a.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Remember John Deere Day

Advertising poster for John Deere Day inviting farmers and families for free attendance to baseball game.
Type: posters
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_poster-007_b.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Unidentified group seated around a table

Unidentified group of African American men and women seated around a table at the Casino Drive Inn on Truman Road in Independence, Missouri. One of the men is likely Lowell Fulson. There are bottles of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and glasses on the table. All looking toward the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-036.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Unidentified group seated around a table

Unidentified group of African American men and women seated around a table at an unidentified nightclub.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-037.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Bettye Miller

Publicity photo of Bettye Miller seated at piano.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-032.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Unidentified man

Publicity photo of unidentified man.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-033.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050