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 standing with Disney characters in front of People to People Exhibit

L. Perry Cookingham stands looking at People to People Exhibit with costumed Disney Characters.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0299.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C. and Mrs. Barbara Gunderson

L. Perry Cookingham and Barbara Gunderson stand besides Air Force II.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0300.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC and Air Force II

L. Perry Cookingham stands besides Air Force II.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0301.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Air Force II on runway

Air Force II on runway at Mexico City airport.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0302.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham shaking hands with unidentified man

L. Perry Cookingham shaking hands with unidentified man.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0303.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC talking with group of men

Bruce Vickers, L. Perry Cookingham, Milton Reynolds, and Alexis Rovzar standing, talking.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0304.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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P. to P Press Conference

Abott Washington, L. Perry Cookingham, Eddie Egan, and General Alfred Greunther seated in conference room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0305.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C. at Press Conf. P. to P.

Rabbi Moses N. Friedman extending his hand to L. Perry Cookingham and Congressman George A. Goodling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0306.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham looking at a paper

L. Perry Cookingham looking down at a paper with Eddie Egan and Mr. Fisher on either side.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0307.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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P. to P Press Conference N.Y

Mr. Fisher, Eddie Egan, and Alfred Gruenther standing after press conference talking.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0308.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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General Alfred Greunther at P. to P. press conf.

Alfred Guenther at microphone at People to People press conference.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0309.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC at P. to P. press conference

L. Perry Cookingham at microphone at People to People press conference.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0310.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry and Harriette Cookingham with unidentified P to P Chapter President

L. Perry Cookingham and Harriette W. Cookingham stand next to unidentified P to P Chapter President.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0311.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Mr. Richard Hall, British Broadcasting Co at P to P H.D.Q.

Richard Hall being handed a pen by L. Perry Cookingham.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0312.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L.P.C. and "Graduate" Tom Maxwell

L. Perry Cookingham, making hand gestures, seated with Tom Maxwell.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0313.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002