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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Pre-council Dinner

William Kemp, Sheridan Ferral, Thomas J. Gavin, and 2 unidentified men all wearing suits sit around a table clothed table having a meal.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0098.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Guests of Navy - Cruise on carrier Saipan

Group of unidentified Saipan guests including L. Perry Cookingham far right.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0103.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham sits next to Mrs. Noel Wood

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie sits next to Mrs. Noel Wood.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0110.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Kansas Citizens guest of Navy on Carrier Saipan

K.C. group on Carrier "Siapan" in Gulf of Mexico L. Perry Cookingham third from left standing with unidentified men in front of plane on deck of Ship.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0105.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Albert R. Waters, Miss Missouri, L.P.C. Mo. State Fair

Albert Waters, Miss Missouri (Mary Burke), and L. Perry Cookingham sit on folding chairs in grandstand at Missouri State Fair.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0104.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Mario Lanza, L. Perry Cookingham, Johnnie Johnson, Kathryn Grayson behind a banquet table

Betty Lanza, Harriette W. Cookingham, Mario Lanza, L. Perry Cookingham, Johnnie Johnson, Kathryn Grayson and 2 unidentified people stand in formal wear behind a banquet table in hall.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0112.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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Inauguration - City Manager with flowers

L. Perry Cookingham sits behind lectern with bouquet of flowers and microphone at inauguration.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0113.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham talks to San Antonio Mayor Jack White

L. Perry Cookingham talks to San Antonio Mayor Jack White and Mrs. Jack White over railing.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0119.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham, William Kemp, and 3 unidentified men in business attire standing

L. Perry Cookingham, William Kemp, and 3 unidentified men in business attire standing.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0120.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L.P.C. Personally delivering 1950 annual report to family selected from Tel. Dir.

L.P.C. Personally delivering 1950 annual report to family selected from Tel. Dir. L. Perry Cookingham and unidentified family.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0121.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham at desk with papers in hand

L. Perry Cookingham at desk with papers in hand.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0122.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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City Manager Broadcasting from Office

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie sit behind desk with KMBC microphone doing City Manager broadcast.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0114.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham portrait

L. Perry Cookingham in suit and tie portrait by Strauss Peyton

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0115.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham portrait

L. Perry Cookingham, portrait by Strauss Peyton

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0116.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002

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L. Perry Cookingham portrait

L. Perry Cookingham, portrait by Strauss Peyton

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0117.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0002