L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Description
As the first city manager in Kansas City, L. P. Cookingham had significant influence on the city in the mid-20th century. The collection contains a fairly concise and annotated selection of Cookingham's personal and professional life; inclusive dates are circa 1870-1993. A number of photographs depict the growth of Kansas City during 1939-1990.
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Harlow Curtice shaking hands with L. Perry Cookingham

Harlow Curtice shaking hands with L. Perry Cookingham.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0192.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham, Ernie Mehl, and Bill McPhail at farewell party for McPhail

L. Perry Cookingham, Ernie Mehl, and Bill McPhail sit at table at farewell party for McPhail.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0206.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Visitor from India

Unidentified visitor from India and L. Perry Cookingham sit behind desk looking at papers.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0207.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P. Cookingham operating street car on county line final day of cars in K.C.

View from outside as L. Perry Cookingham operates street car on country line on the last day of streetcars.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0210.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Final day of street cars in K.C.

L. Perry Cookingham, Harriette W Cookingham, and unidentified persons standing outside streetcar on last day of streetcars
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0211.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Negotiating Committee for K.C. Athletics

Arnold Johnson standing on the left, L. Perry Cookingham, Lester Milgram, and unidentified members of the Negotiation Committee for the Kansas City Athletics.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0203.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Three famous "grads" of the "College of Municipal Knowledge"

Tom Chenoweth, L. Perry Cookingham, Tom Maxwell, and Bob Turner all wearing name tags.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0204.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Bob Hope meets city staff

L. Perry Cookingham, Barney Allis, Frank Backstrom, Koontz, William Kemp, Bob Hope, Roy Roberts, Lester Milgram, other unidentified men all in suits standing in room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0199.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Bob Hope shakes hands with L. Perry Cookingham

Bob Hope shakes hands with L. Perry Cookingham at the Midcontinent Airport. Irene Ryan stands behind.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0200.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Dr. George Gallup

Dr. George Gallup standing at microphone with name tag and ribbon reading, officer.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0201.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham at desk

L. Perry Cookingham, at desk.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0202.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C. & J. Kapp

L. Perry Cookingham and J. Kapp stand in Denver Air Terminal.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0208.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham seated in chair

L. Perry Cookingham seated in chair.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0209.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Life Magazine Photo

L. Perry Cookingham in suit stands in front of Kansas City Hall for Life magazine.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0197.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham at lectern

L. Perry Cookingham at lectern behind microphone in Memphis.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0198.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002