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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Forest Byars & LPC looking over Pershing Sq Garage

Forest Byars, man identified as garage architect, and L. Perry Cookingham all wearing suits and ties with hats stand on driveway at Pershing Square, Los Angeles.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1171.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham handing a deed for the Grandview Air Force Base to Major General Jarred V. Crabb

L. Perry Cookingham in overcoat and hat handing a deed for the Grandview Air Force Base to Major General Jarred V. Crabb who wears his uniform; with Reed Gentry, Stuart Symington, Tom Gavin, and Don Jackson all similarly dressed in hats and overcoats. All stand in front of a set of doors.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1172.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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William Kemp and L. Perry Cookingham review a map of Kansas City North on folding stand

William Kemp on right and L. Perry Cookingham on left both wearing suits and ties review a map of Kansas City north on folding stand. L. Perry is using pen to point to map.
Type: Image
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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M.A. Fortner, L. Perry Cookingham, James T. Blair, Hampton Chambers and W. L. Arscott at an E.R. Squibb and Sons open house

Unidentified man, M.A. Fortner, L. Perry Cookingham, James T. Blair, Hampton Chambers, and W. L. Arscott, all in suits and ties, stand as group in office space at an E.R. Squibb and Sons open house.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1174.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham with Major General Spivey, William Kemp and an unidentified man

L. Perry Cookingham with Major General Spivey, unidentified man, and William Kemp standing in unknown living room with Asian screen, chairs, and fireplace, all wear suits and ties.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1175.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC drove 29th Million Chevrolet off line

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie shanking hands with unidentified man at a Chevrolet factory with the 29 Millionth Chevrolet built. Both men stand behind car door L Perry is holding the door open.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1176.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC, Arnold Johnson, and "Pick" Allen at unidentified event

L. Perry Cookingham, Arnold Johnson, and "Pick" Allen all wearing suits and ties stand in front of a buffet table with a 25 YEARS ice sculpture behind it at an unidentified event.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1177.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Four mayors of K.C.

William Kemp, John B. Gage, and Bryce B. Smith sit on floral print couch. H. Roe Bartle stands with hands on the back of the couch. All wear suits and ties.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1178.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Graham Watt, Walter Scott and L. Perry Cookingham with a group of German officials

Large group of people posing for photograph standing on steps to door of unidentified building. Group includes Graham Watt, Walter Scott, L. Perry Cookingham, and a group of German officials. All are wearing business suits, Cookingham is shaking hands with Hanover.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1179.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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General Robert E. Wood with L. Perry Cookingham at the opening of the All State Insurance Building

General Robert E. Wood on right, talking with L. Perry Cookingham and two unidentified men all in suits and ties at the opening of the All State Insurance Building.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1180.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Graham Watt and L. Perry Cookingham reviewing budget data

Graham Watt in white shirt and tie leans on pile of paperwork with L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie with hand to cheek looking off into the distance, while reviewing budget data.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1181.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham, H. Roe Bartle and Reed McKinley studying a model of the downtown loop

L. Perry Cookingham pointing at model. Mayor H. Roe Bartle and Reed McKinley, director of public works studying a model of the downtown loop. All wear suits and ties. Large aerial photo of downtown KC on wall in background.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1182.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Ground Breaking - City Center Square

L. Perry Cookingham at the City Center Square groundbreaking ceremony with Tom Tierney holding a ceremonial shovel, Col. Robert Sweeney, Ernie Dick holding shovel, George Melton and McClosky also with a shovel. All men wear suit and ties with hard hats.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1183.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

L. Perry Cookingham seated at oval table covered with papers with Col. Robert Sweeney, Harold Fridkin, George Melton, Tom Tierney, and Lonnie Griffin at a redevelopment meeting. All wear suits and ties, building plans are pinned to the wall behind them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1184.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Glen Hopkins receiving the American Society for Public Administration's L.P. Cookingham award

Glen Hopkins in bowtie shaking L. Perry's hand with his left hand and holding American Society for Public Administration's L.P. Cookingham award with the other in restaurant. L. Perry stands next to podium.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1185.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002