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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LPC master of ceremonies - APWA convention

L. Perry Cookingham standing on stage with microphone acting as master of ceremonies at the American Public Works Association convention.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0225.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Visitors from Iran and Uruguay

Naghi Saheb-Ghalam, Enrique Monteagudo, L. Perry Cookingham, Norteza Abouzar, and Abdullah Al Mallah stand around globe on table pointing at it.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0224.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Cookinghams visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Harriette W. Cookingham, L. Perry Cookingham in formal wear stand in front of painting at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0238.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham at desk

L. Perry Cookingham at desk animatedly talking, photo taken for Business Week Magazine.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0239.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Dorman O'Leary, William Kemp, and L. Perry Cookingham pose for picture

Dorman O'Leary, William Kemp and L. Perry Cookingham all in business suits pose for picture.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0234.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Portrait of Cookingham

Portrait of L. Perry Cookingham by Strauss Peyton
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0235.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Three Mayors & one City Manager

John B. Gage, William Kemp, H. Roe Bartle shaking L. Perry Cookingham's hand.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0229.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Man of the Month luncheon

Gavin Leedy, William Kemp, and L. Perry Cookingham stand holding drinks, talking. "Man of the Month" luncheon.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0230.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Farewell Party at K.C. Club roundtable luncheon gang

L. Perry Cookingham in Cowboy hat sits under banner that reads "Fort Worth Hello!" at head of fully set table full of unidentified people.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0231.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Cookingham sitting at table at ICMA convention Detroit

Harriette W. Cookingham, L. Perry Cookingham, and Harold D. Smith sit at table talking at Detroit Convention of International City/County Management Association.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0237.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Cookinghams dance at the American Royal Ball

Harriette in gown and L. Perry Cookingham in tuxedo dancing at American Royal Ball.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0233.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC talking to Arne Eriksen

Arne Eriksen stands next to L. Perry Cookingham looking at notebook.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0232.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC at desk in City Hall

L. Perry Cookingham seated at desk holding papers.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0228.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Reflection - 1940 - Kansas City

L. Perry Cookingham sitting at desk with reflection in desktop, labeled "Reflections".
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0236.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham at desk

L. Perry Cookingham sitting at desk in City Managers office with papers in front of him, photo taken for Business Week Magazine
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0246.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002