Leon M. Jordan Collection

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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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Statue of an elephant

Statue of an elephant on a pedestal in front of a large house in Liberia.
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Single propeller plane on a dirt field

A single propeller plane on a dirt field, possibly James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. The plane has a single dark stripe along the side. A car is parked behind the plane.
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Leon Jordan, Orchid Jordan, and Hendrik Jordense in front of a car and plane

Leon Jordan, Orchid Jordan, and Hendrik Jordense standing in front of a car and plane on an airfield, likely James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. Leon wrapping his arms around Orchid. Both women are wearing dresses and all three are looking at each other while talking.
Type: Image
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Single propeller plane on a dirt field

A single propeller plane on a dirt field, possibly James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. The plane has a single dark stripe along the side. A car is parked behind the plane.
Type: Image
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Orchid Jordan and Hendrik Jordense at James Spriggs Payne Airfield

Orchid Jordan and Hendrik Jordense standing in front of a car and plane on an airfield, likely James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. Leon Jordan is walking away in the background. Both women are wearing dresses and looking forward with neutral expressions.
Type: Image
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Leon Jordan, Orchid Jordan, and Hendrik Jordense in front of a car and plane

Leon Jordan, Orchid Jordan, and Hendrik Jordense standing in front of a car and plane on an airfield, likely James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. Leon wrapping his arms around Orchid. Both women are wearing dresses and all three are looking at each other while talking.
Type: Image
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People in front of a large bomber

A group of unidentified people standing in front of a large bomber plane on an airfield, likely James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia.
Type: Image
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Unidentified officials and military personnel in a parade

Unidentified officials and military personnel walking down the street during a parade in Monrovia. Several men are wearing tuxedoes and top hats. The soldiers in front are carrying a Liberian flag. The parade is passing in front of a large white building.
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Five unidentified men in military uniforms

Five unidentified men in military uniforms standing in front of a car on the street in Monrovia. The men are wearing formal dress uniforms and looking forward while talking. A row of houses is behind them.
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Fighter plane and bomber plane

A fighter plane and bomber plane on an airfield, likely James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. The fighter on the left has a star emblem on the body. The bomber on the right has a large stripe painted from the cockpit along the left side.
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Two large planes on an airfield

Two large planes on an airfield, likely James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. The plane on the left has several large propellers and a glass-covered nose. The plan on the right has two large propellers. Several unidentified men are standing under the wing.
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Soldiers in military dress uniforms

A group of soldiers in military dress uniforms standing on a street in Monrovia. The men are looking forward with neutral expressions.
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Large white building

A large white building in Monrovia. The building is five stories tall with large windows on all sides. A staircase on the front leads up to an arched entrance.
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Empty street in Monrovia

An empty street in Monrovia with rows of buildings on both sides. An unidentified man and truck are in the background. Several palm trees are on the sidewalks.
Type: Image
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Large stone building in Monrovia

A large stone building in Monrovia, possibly a church. The building has large, arched windows and a steeple. Two unidentified men walk in front of the building.
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