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 at desk with papers in hand

L. Perry Cookingham, at desk.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0123.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham at desk with papers in hand

L. Perry Cookingham, at desk.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0124.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Party at K.C. Club

Noel Wood, Mrs. Arthur Eisenhower, L. Perry Cookingham, Mrs. Wood, Harriette W. Cookingham, Mrs. Dubois and Arthur Eisenhower all formally dressed sit at table at K.C. Club banquet room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0111.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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L. Perry Cookingham and group sitting on chairs having a meal

Elmer Pierson, Harriette W. Cookingham, Marie Pearson, and L. Perry Cookingham sitting on chairs having a meal while chatting.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0118.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC with Navajo man

Bill Vaughn on the left holding papers. L. Perry Cookingham holding paper having scarf tied around his head by an unidentified Navajo man.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0125.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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R.N. Bergendoff, L. Perry Cookingham, and Rex Whitten posing for picture

R.N. Bergendoff, L. Perry Cookingham, and Rex Whitten (Chief Engr. St. Highway Dept) dressed in business attire standing posing for picture.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0131.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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LPC - Meditating - "Where is the $'s coming from - 1944"

L. Perry Cookingham looking down at topographic map he's holding in City Manager's office. Window in background showing cityscape.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0132.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Irma Boelter (Foehl) Secy. and Admin Asst. to all CM's since 1936

Irma Boelter (Foehl) sitting behind desk at City managers office.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0126.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Bob Dominic Sr. shakes hands with L. Perry Cookingham

Bob Dominic Sr. shakes hands with L. Perry Cookingham, 2 unidentified men.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0127.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Police Officer standing on street while workers clear it of flood damage, 1951 flood

Police officer standing on street while workers clear it of flood damage, 1951 flood.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0134.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Police Officer standing on street while workers clear it of flood damage, 1951 flood

Police officer standing on street while workers clear it of flood damage, 1951 flood.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0135.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Street scene of flood damage

Street view of flood damage from the 1951 flood.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0136.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Flooded gas station

Flooded gas station and dead livestock in the aftermath of 1951 flood.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0137.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Speech at Atchison, Kan.

Harriette W. Cookingham and L. Perry Cookingham with Skeleton key on ribbon around neck in Atchison, KS.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0128.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002
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Mayor LaGuardia and LPC atop City Hall

L. Perry Cookingham standing on parapet of Kansas City, City Hall pointing at distance with Mayor Laguardia of New York.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_cookingham_photo-0129.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0002