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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Budget meeting interrupted by police clown

Eight men in suits sit around conference table. Identified on back as Tom Chenowith, J.V. Lewis, Hayes Richardson, John Maring, Police Clown, L. Perry Cookingham, Reed McKinley, Tom Seburn.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0073.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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City Manager's Office staff

Unidentified man, Harold Gordon, Marty Ramen, Mary Kiley, Edith Bergman, L. Perry Cookingham behind desk in the City Manager's office.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0074.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Publicity photo of John Moore

Publicity photo of John Moore.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0070.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Mayor Gage with the city council in the Council Chambers

Mayor Gage seated at desk, with the city council standing behind him in the Council Chambers in Kansas City City Hall. Identified as Koontz, Roadahaffer, Daily, Scott, Gage, Backstrom, Nolan, Ferrel, Miller
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0071.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C.- Meeting with Police Board

Two unidentified men, Fisk, Schweiger, and Shook from the Board of Police Commissioners and L. Perry Cookingham standing in the City Manager's office.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0063.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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City Council in Session

Shoot from balcony of council chambers with Paul Koontz, Sheridan Ferrel, L. Perry Cookingham, 2 unidentified men, Reg Tolley, Mayor John B. Gage, unidentified woman, 2 unidentified men, Chet Keyes, William Kemp, Frank Backstrom, Herley Dailey, George Miller, Walter Scott, and Margaret Strohm
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0064.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Jack Dempsey with his arms around Aviation Commissioner and L. Perry Cookingham

Jack Dempsey with his arms around Unidentified Aviation Commissioner and L. Perry Cookingham.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0066.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Publicity photo of L. P. Cookingham

Professional headshot of L. Perry Cookingham in business attire portrait by Sudvarg Studio
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0067.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Eddie Rickenbacker and Cookingham meet for first DC 4 flight

Jack Fry (Pres TWA), Eddie Rickenbacker, and L. Perry Cookingham stand in airplane for first flight of DC 4.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0068.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Dr. Ho Hsi, Mayor Gage, and L. Perry Cookingham look over plans

Dr. Ho Hsi (Chinese Ambassador to the U.S.), Mayor Gage, and L. Perry Cookingham look over plans.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0069.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-0061.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-0062.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Harriette W. Cookingham and wives of department heads selling war bonds

Harriette W. Cookingham sitting behind table with the wives of department heads standing behind her selling war bonds.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0065.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Staff meeting

L. Perry Cookingham seated at head of conference table with 13 other city staff.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0072.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC presenting K.C.'s claim for All American City Award

LPC in presenting K.C.'s claim for All American City Award addresses panel including John Bauer, Henry Bruere, Chas. Edison, Geo. Gallup, Dorothy Judd, Harold Butler, Mark Matthews, Jack Agnew, Richard S. Childs, Bill Tog, Tom Reed and Ray Peck who are sitting at tables in a conference room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0082.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002