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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Two young men kneeling on an open field

Two young men kneeling on an open field, likely in Robertsport, Liberia. Both men are wearing dress shirts and are likely tour guides.
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Leon and Orchid Jordan in an open field

Leon and Orchid Jordan standing in an open field in Liberia. Two palm trees are in the background. Leon is wearing a dress shirt and Orchid is wearing a striped dress.
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Orchid Jordan standing on an open road

Orchid Jordan standing on an open road in Liberia, looking forward and smiling. Orchid is wearing a striped dress and holding her purse under one arm.
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Orchid Jordan and Hendrick Jordense with a Jeep

Orchid Jordan and Hendrick Jordense with a Jeep in an open road in Liberia. Orchid is standing behind the car and looking up while smiling. Hendrick is sitting in the driver's seat and leaning out while smiling.
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Two unidentified women with a parrot

Two unidentified women with a parrot on a branch near a beach in Liberia. The woman on the left is holding the branch and looking at the woman on the right. A large palm tree stands between them.
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Orchid Jordan on the beach

Orchid Jordan, two unidentified men, and an unidentified woman standing on the beach in Liberia. Orchid is standing on behind the men and looking forward while smiling. The other woman is crouching on the left and also smiling.
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Leon Jordan at Robertsport monument

Leon Jordan with an unidentified woman and two men, likely tour guides. They are sitting at a monument for the centennial of the city of Robertsport, Liberia. Jordan is leaning back and all four people and smiling at the camera.
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Leon Jordan at Robertsport monument

Leon Jordan with an unidentified woman and two men. They are sitting at a monument for the centennial of the city of Robertsport, Liberia. Jordan is leaning back and all four people and smiling at the camera.
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Leon and Orchid Jordan in an open field

Leon and Orchid Jordan standing in an open field in Liberia. Two palm trees are in the background. Leon is wearing a dress shirt and Orchid is wearing a striped dress.
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Leon and Orchid Jordan in an office

Leon and Orchid Jordan in an office, likely in Monrovia. Leon is sitting at a table covered with papers and sorting bins. Orchid is standing behind him, looking forward, and smiling. The back wall is covered in large, open windows.
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Orchid Jordan on the beach

Orchid Jordan, two unidentified men, and an unidentified woman standing on the beach in Liberia. Orchid is standing on the left, wearing a white blouse and sunglasses. All four are looking forward and smiling.
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Unidentified woman on the beach

An unidentified woman sitting on the beach in Liberia. She is wearing a light colored dress and pearl necklace and smiling.
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Two unidentified men on the beach

Two unidentified men standing on the beach in Liberia. The man on the left is holding a camera. Both men are looking forward and smiling.
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Jordan and Dudley at table with a group of unidentified people

Leon Jordan and US Ambassador to Liberia Edward Dudley sitting at table with a group of unidentified people at a formal gathering outside a large white building, likely in Monrovia. Leon is sitting on the far left. Dudley is sitting third from right. Everyone is wearing suits and a group of uniformed officials are standing in the background.
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Jordan and Dudley at table with a group of unidentified people

Leon Jordan and US Ambassador to Liberia Edward Dudley sitting at a dining table with a group of unidentified people at a formal gathering outside a large white building, likely in Monrovia. Leon is sitting on the far left. Dudley is sitting fourth from right. Men are wearing formal suits and women are wearing dresses and large hats. There are bottles on all the tables.
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