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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Unidentified men in the back of a large truck

Unidentified men standing on the back of a large truck as it drives down a road in Liberia. A large cloud of dust or smoke is coming out the back of the truck.
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Three unidentified people next to a large statue

Three unidentified people standing next to a large metal cat statue, likely in Monrovia. The man and woman in front are looking forward with a neutral expression. They are wearing dress clothes.
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Group of unidentified people in a large doorway

A group of unidentified people standing in a large doorway, likely in Monrovia. The men are wearing top hats and tuxedos. A woman is wearing a formal dress and large hat. Banner flags are hanging across the doorway.
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Soldiers walking down the street

Soldiers walking down the street in Liberia. The men are walking in front of a large house and wearing uniforms.
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Crowds watching a street parade

Crowds watching a street parade for an event in Monrovia. Several uniformed officials are walking down the street with a group of young girls in white dresses. People are standing on both sides of the street watching the parade.
Type: Image
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Man standing in front of a car

An unidentified man standing in front of a car in Liberia. The man is wearing a light colored shirt and wide brimmed hat.
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Soldiers walking down the street

Soldiers walking down the street in Liberia. The men are walking in front of a large house and wearing uniforms.
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Aerial photo of houses and roads

An aerial photo of houses and roads along the coast of Liberia.
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American Legation

American Legation Office and Minister Quarters in Monrovia. The three story house has large windows on all sides and floors of the building.
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Unidentified man wearing a suit

An unidentified man wearing a suit walking down the street in Liberia with several other men in suits, likely at an Inaugural Ceremony for the Liberian President. The man is wearing a button with an image of President William Tubman. Soldiers are standing on both sides of the street.
Type: Image
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Aerial photo of houses and roads

An aerial photo of houses and roads along the coast of Liberia.
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Aerial photo of houses and roads

An aerial photo of houses and roads along the coast of Liberia.
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Statue of a spotted cat

Statue of a spotted cat on the railing of a house in Liberia.
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Crowds of people watching girls dancing

Crowds of people watching girls dancing during a parade or event in Monrovia. The girls are wearing white dresses and dancing around maypoles with streamers.
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Two unidentified soldiers wearing dress uniforms

Two unidentified soldiers wearing dress uniforms and standing in front of a column during a parade in Monrovia. Both the man and woman are looking forward with a neutral expression.
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