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 behind desk

L. Perry Cookingham sitting at desk with papers and pen in his hands.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0036.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Publicity photo of Kansas City City Council

Walter Scott, Russell Greiner, John Rodahaffer, Merrill Dubach, Ed Harris, Joe Fennelly, George Miller, Frank Backstrom, John B. Gage
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0057.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Kansas City, city Staff 1944

H.R. McMorris, Hayne Ellis, John Picton, H.L. Dwyer, William Kemp, Clarence Hoff, Thomas J. Patton, Judge Joseph Kiernam, Melvin Hatcher, Hayes Richardson, L. Perry Cookingham, Kenneth K. King, and Francis Wornall in a professional posed group photograph of the City Staff.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0058.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Jan Clayton and Harriette W. Cookingham pose in front of a model steamboat

Jan Clayton, unidentified woman, and Harriette W. Cookingham pose in front of a model steamboat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0050.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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City Manager and Staff Kansas City, Missouri

L. Perry Cookingham behind desk presides over staff meeting including Everham-DPW, Wornall-Fire, Kemp-Atty, King-Water, Searce-Personnel, McMorris-Finance, Keyes-Auditor, Dwyer-Health, Richardson-Welfare, Kiernan-Liq. Control
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0051.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Broadcasting weekly program from City Manager's office

C.M. Broadcast from office - weekly program. Bill Harris, Ray Wilson, unidentified man, Lyman Moore, and L. Perry Cookingham behind desk with KMBC microphone in office.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0052.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham sitting in a office talking to Sheridan [Farrell] and Kenneth Midgley

Sheridan [Farrell], Kenneth Midgley, and L. Perry Cookingham sitting in a office.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0053.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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25th Birthday Anniversary of Presidents and Past Presidents General Assembly of Greater Kansas City, Inc.

Harriette W. Cookingham and unidentified persons pose for group photo during celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Presidents and Past Presidents General Assembly of Greater Kansas City, Inc.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0055.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham talking with former KC Mayor Bryce Smith

L. Perry Cookingham talking with Bryce Smith Mayor of KC from 1930-1939
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0054.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Tom Grant, LPC, Harry & Samuel Seifers, and Harry Darby posing

Tom Grant, L. Perry Cookingham, Harry Seifers, Samuel Seifers, and Harry Darby standing posing for camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0047.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Dr. Hu Shih Chinese Ambassador to U.S.

Edward Schauffler (left) and L. Perry Cookingham (center) meet Dr. Hu Shih (right) Chinese Ambassador to the U.S.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0048.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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CBD looking West - 29th floor City Hall

Cityscape of Kansas City from City Hall looking NorthWest from the 29th floor.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0056.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Portrait of L. Perry Cookingham

L. Perry Cookingham official portrait by Police Department Photographer.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0049.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Kansas City, city Staff 1943

H.R. McMorris, Hayne Ellis, John Picton, H.L. Dwyer, William Kemp, Clarence Hoff, Thomas J. Patton, Judge Joseph Kiernam, Melvin Hatcher, Hayes Richardson, L. Perry Cookingham, Kenneth K. King, and Francis Wornall in a professional posed group photograph of the City Staff.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0059.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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City Manager's office - 29th Floor - City Hall

Photograph of City Manager's office with wood paneling, couches, desks, tables and cushioned chairs. Cookingham sits at his desk in background.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0060.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002