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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Ground breaking for Northland Fountain

Charles Garver and L. Perry Cookingham both with a foot on a shared shovel stand next to Dr. Milton Ferguson and Mayor Richard Berkley both also have a foot on a shared shovel at the Northland Fountain groundbreaking. All wear suits and ties, and stand besides backhoe.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1186.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Mayor Thomas McCann welcoming L. Perry Cookingham after his appointment

Mayor Thomas McCann shanking hands with L. Perry Cookingham in office. Both men wear suits and ties.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1187.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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W.O. Jones and Clay Berry greeting L. Perry Cookingham

W.O. Jones and Clay Berry greeting L. Perry Cookingham in front of curtain. All of them wear suits and ties.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1188.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Ed Baker, Jr. greeting L. Perry Cookingham

L. Perry Cookingham being presented a hat by Ed Baker Jr. Both men stand in office and wear suits and ties.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1189.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Telecast first day in Ft. Worth

Mayor Thomas McCann, L. Perry Cookingham and an unidentified man seated behind news desk in television studio during a telecast of L. Perry Cookingham's first day in Fort Worth.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1190.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Meeting Ft. Worth citizens via TV

Mayor Thomas McCann and an unidentified man both wearing suits and ties stand behind news desk in television studio presenting Harriette and L. Perry with a bouquet of flowers during a telecast of Cookingham's first day in Fort Worth.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1191.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC being "wined and dined" by firefighter union officials

L. Perry Cookingham seated at table set with glasses, plates, and flatware looking at papers with five seated and standing unidentified members of Fort Worth's firemen's union, all wear suits and ties. Mural and curtains are on wall behind them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1192.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Mayor, Council and City Manager - Carswell A.F.B.

Thomas McCann, L. Perry Cookingham, members of the City Council, and a uniformed Air Force officer standing in front of an B-58 Hustler at the Carswell Air Force Base.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1193.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Mayor & Council - Ft. W. Tex - Carswell AFB

Thomas McCann, L. Perry Cookingham, members of the City Council, and a uniformed Air Force officer standing on rolling stairs besides an airplane at the Carswell Air Force Base.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1194.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Four councilmen a AF General & City MGR Carswell A.F.B. - Ft. Worth

L. Perry Cookingham and four members of the City Council all wearing suits and ties standing with an uniformed Air Force General at the Carswell Air Force Base.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1195.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Mayor Thomas McCann and L. Perry Cookingham speaking with an Air Force General at the Carswell Air Force Base

Mayor Thomas McCann in dark suit, tie, and hat and L. Perry Cookingham also in suit and tie speaking with an Air Force General who holds pilots helmet and face mask stand in front of military jet.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1196.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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City Council - Fort Worth - 1961

G. Cagle, T. Thompson, G. Thompson III, D. Shannon, L. Perry Cookingham, John Justin, Johndro, Gary Moore, D. McLeland, R. McKnight, and F. Keeton seated up on a dais during a meeting of the Fort Worth City Council with a curtain behind them and people on benches in audience. All men dresses in suits and ties. R McKnight wears dress and large necklace.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1197.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Office staff in Ft. Worth

L. Perry Cookingham with members of his office staff: Jerry Brownlee, Gene Denton and Wes Gulley stand in front of display featuring multiple pictures with captions and table with books at unknown event. All men wear suits, ties, and name tags.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1198.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham and Harriette seated with a group of people at a dinner in Lyle Cunningham's honor

L. Perry Cookingham seated at table with checkered tablecloth, and a group of people including Harriette, Jerry Brownlee, Marge Brownlee and Lyle Cunningham at a dinner in Cunningham's honor held at the Ridgeley Country Club. All wear formal attire.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1199.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Guanabara Governor Carlos Lacerda presenting L. Perry Cookingham with an award

Guanabara Governor Carlos Lacerda in suit and tie presenting L. Perry Cookingham who is similarly dressed, with an award at unknown location with marble walls, tall doors, and a large map obscured by other people in formal dress.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-1200.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002