Leon M. Jordan Collection

Description
This collection features photographs from the personal archive of African-American police detective, political leader from Kansas City, and trainer of Liberia's post-WWII national police force, Leon M. Jordan and his wife Orchid Irene Ramsey Jordan. The photographs range in date from the 1910s to the 1980s.
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Five unidentified women standing by trees

Five unidentified women standing in front of trees and bushes in a rural area of Liberia. The woman on the left is holding a small child. All the women are wearing patterned fabric skirts and head wraps. One woman is bare-chested and looking to the side while the others look forward.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0004.png

Two unidentified men and an unidentified woman standing in front of a vehicle

Two unidentified men and an unidentified woman standing in front of a vehicle in front of trees in a rural area of Liberia. All three are looking forward and smiling. The man on the left is holding a box or case.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0005.png

Unidentified man and woman in a multiple exposure photograph

An unidentified man and woman standing in a multiple exposure photograph in Liberia. Thatched rooves and small buildings are reflected in the photograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0008.png

Unidentified woman between two unidentified men and a small dog

An unidentified woman standing between two unidentified men and a small dog in Liberia. The woman is smiling and looking forward while men look down at the dog. The photo contains possible multiple exposures.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0009.png

Unidentified white man with a gun in a holster

An unidentified white man standing in front of a group of young black men in a rural area of Liberia. The man in front is wearing sunglasses and a gun in a holster on his belt.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0006.png

Unidentified man grabbing a spare wheel

An unidentified man grabbing the spare wheel attached to the back of a car in a rural area of Liberia. The car is parked in front of a thatched roof. The man is wearing a light-colored cap and sunglasses.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0007.png

dirt road through with tire tracks

A dirt road with tire tracks running the length of the road in a rural area of Liberia. The road is surrounded by trees and bushes on both sides.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0010.png

Unidentified man standing by a barrel

An unidentified man standing by a barrel in front of a thatched roof garage in a rural area of Liberia. The man is wearing sunglasses, holding a cigarette, and looking forward.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0011.png

Leon and Orchid Jordan sitting with an unidentified man

Leon and Orchid Jordan sitting with an unidentified man on living room chairs. Orchid is kneeling at the side of the sofa, looking down at photos with Leon. The unidentified man is handing them additional photos.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0002.png

Leon Jordan sitting with unidentified man taking notes

Leon Jordan sitting with an unidentified man on living room chairs. Jordan is on the left, holding an envelope and looking at the unidentified man writing on papers.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0003.png

Unidentified man sleeping on a chair

An unidentified man sleeping on a cushioned chair next to a small table. The man is wearing a white shirt and black tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0012.png

Unidentified man sleeping on a chair

An unidentified man sleeping on a striped cushioned chair in the corner of a room. Another man's legs are laying on a chair in front.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0013.png

Leon Jordan sitting with an unidentified man

Leon Jordan sitting with an unidentified man on living room chairs. The unidentified man is wearing glasses and a suit and looking at papers in his had. Jordan is holding a cigarette in his mouth and looking down at the papers. There is a radio against the wall and a briefcase on the floor.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0001.png

Orchid Jordan smiling with a dog

Orchid Jordan sitting on a living room couch with a dog. Orchid is looking down at the dog and smiling. There is an African statue in the corner of the room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0022.png

Dog belonging to the Jordans

An unidentified black dog belonging to the Jordans sitting on a small rug. The dog is looking to the side.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_jordan_photo-0023.png