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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L. Perry Cookingham seated behind at his desk in Fort Worth

L. Perry Cookingham seated behind at his desk in Fort Worth.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0260.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Cookingham posing with new and old staff in Fort Worth

T. Thomson, Oliver Swanson, John Justin, L. Perry Cookingham, Mayor Thomas McCann, and Tiny Gooch stand around William Jones former City Manager Fort Worth who sits behind desk in his office.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0261.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Cookingham and unidentified actress

L. Perry Cookingham poses for picture with unidentified Starlight actress
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0255.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC posing for news media

L. Perry Cookingham seated at desk in Fort Worth pointing at paper.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0256.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC at desk in Ft. Worth

L. Perry Cookingham behind desk looking at paperwork in Fort Worth.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0264.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Cookingham in suit and tie

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0265.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C. 1st day on job at Ft. Worth, TX

L. Perry Cookingham seated at his desk on his first day in Fort Worth
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0262.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham at desk

L. Perry Cookingham behind desk full of paperwork in Fort Worth.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0263.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC first day on job in Ft. Worth

L. Perry Cookingham seated at desk in Fort Worth pointing at paper.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0257.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC - Ft. Worth

L. Perry Cookingham, 1st day, Ft. Worth
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0258.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Samuel Leask, Jr. and L. Perry Cookingham shake hands

Samuel Leask, Jr. and L. Perry Cookingham shake hands.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0254.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Chamber of Commerce Pres. & LPC in a go-kart race

Chamber of Commerce President and L. Perry Cookingham sitting in go-karts getting ready for a race.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0266.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Cookingham seated at desk

L. Perry Cookingham, 1st day, Ft. Worth
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0259.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Bronze Roadrunner being shown to Cookingham

John Justin, Hank Green, and L. Perry Cookingham stand around a bronze roadrunner on a plinth.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0271.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Group of men in suits sit around table for Appreciation Luncheon

Group of men in suits sit around table includes Wally Gutches, Phil North, H. Hittson, John Justin, Hank Green, L. Perry Cookingham, and many unidentified men, Appreciation Luncheon.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0272.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002