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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Leon Jordan on the steps of his house

Leon Jordan standing on the steps in front of his house in Kansas City with a black dog. Jordan is looking down at the dog and petting it.
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Orchid Jordan in front of a car

Orchid Jordan standing in front of a car and wooden garage in Kansas City. She is wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap, looking forward and smiling.
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Leon Jordan and an unidentified woman in front of a car

Leon Jordan with an unidentified woman, possibly Lavera Smith, in front of a car and wooden garage in Kansas City. Jordan is hugging the woman. Both are looking forward and smiling.
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Orchid Jordan wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap

Orchid Jordan viewed from the side and behind while wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap.
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Orchid Jordan wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap

Orchid Jordan viewed from the side and behind while wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap.
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Unidentified young woman in a yard

An unidentified young woman, possibly Lavera Smith, standing in a yard in Kansas City. The woman is wearing a wool jacket and holding a leather purse. She is looking forward and smiling.
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Unidentified man speaking

An unidentified man speaking to three unidentified people outdoors. The man is holding papers and looking down while talking. He is wearing a light colored suit.
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Orchid Jordan on the sidewalk

Orchid Jordan stepping onto the sidewalk along a street in Kansas City. She is wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap.
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Orchid Jordan on the street

Orchid Jordan walking along a street in Kansas City. She is wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap.
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Leon Jordan standing beside a car

Leon Jordan standing beside a car on the street in Kansas City. Jordan is wearing a suit and hat. A black dog is standing to the left of the car.
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Leon Jordan standing beside a car

Leon Jordan standing beside a car on the street in Kansas City. Jordan is wearing a suit and hat. A black dog is standing to the right of the car.
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Orchid Jordan on the sidewalk

Orchid Jordan stepping onto the sidewalk along a street in Kansas City. She is wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap.
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Orchid Jordan on the sidewalk

Orchid Jordan stepping onto the sidewalk along a street in Kansas City. She is wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap.
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Dark car

A dark car driving along the road.
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Gabriel Dennis at an Inauguration Ceremony

Secretary of State Gabriel Dennis wearing a tuxedo and top hat during an Inauguration Ceremony for the Liberian President. Dennis has several medals hanging from his jacket. Several unidentified women wearing dresses are walking around him.
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