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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Two unidentified men next to a black car

Two unidentified men standing next to a black car somewhere in Spain. A large wooden sign is on top of a hill in the back. The men are walking to the left.

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Leon Jordan with several people in a restaurant

Leon Jordan sitting with several unidentified people in a restaurant, possibly in Italy. A violinist is playing in the back of the restaurant. Jordan is leaning forward and looking at the camera. A basket of rolls is on the table.

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Leon Jordan walking toward a small cottage

Leon Jordan walking with a group of unidentified people toward a small cottage or building, likely in Italy. Small wooden fences are on both sides of the road. Jordan is looking back toward the camera.

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Leon and Orchid Jordan in front of the Arc de Triomphe

Leon and Orchid Jordan walking into the street in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Cars are driving toward the arch. Several other people are walking along the sidewalk. Leon is wearing a beret and Orchid is holding a package under her arm.

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Leon Jordan in front of the Arc de Triomphe

Leon Jordan standing in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. A car is driving toward the arch. Several other people are walking along the sidewalk. Leon is wearing a beret.

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Leon Jordan with several people in a restaurant

Leon Jordan sitting with several unidentified people in a restaurant, possibly in Italy. A violinist is playing in the back of the restaurant and everyone is looking at him. A basket of rolls is on the table.

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Leon Jordan with another man in a restaurant

Leon Jordan talking with another man in a restaurant, possibly in Italy. The table is covered in classes and a basket of rolls. Jordan is holding a cigarette in this hand while talking.

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Large cathedral

A large cathedral, likely in Italy. The cathedral is several stories tall and has a large dome. Scaffolding is covering part the bottom left of the building. A man in uniform is walking across a plaza toward the cathedral.

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Rugs displayed outside a storefront

Rugs displayed outside a storefront somewhere in Europe. An unidentified woman walks in front of the store and another woman standing in the doorway of the building. The rugs are hanging from the ceiling and draped over chairs.

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Two rows of large column bases

Two rows of large column bases with other Roman ruins in the background, possibly in Italy. Each column is broken and only stands several feet tall. The ruins are on a sandy field.

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Small sail boats docked

Small sail boats docked on a stone pier, likely in Italy. The boats are white and are only big enough for a couple people. A man is sitting next to a pole and stalls on the pier.

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Leon and Orchid Jordan in front of the Eiffel Tower

Leon and Orchid Jordan standing on a sidewalk with an unidentified man in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Several cars and bicycles are parked in front of the tower. Leon is standing on the right, wearing a beret. Both of them are looking back at the tower.

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Leon and Orchid Jordan in front of the Eiffel Tower

Leon and Orchid Jordan standing on a sidewalk with an unidentified man in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. They are standing next to a parked car. Leon is wearing a beret and looking down. Orchid is looking up at the tower.

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Man in front of a large fountain

An unidentified man standing in front of a large fountain with statues in the style of ancient Greek figures. A large ornate building, possibly a cathedral, is behind the fountain.

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Two unidentified women in front of a large fountain

Two unidentified women walking in front of a large fountain with statues in the style of ancient Greek figures. A large ornate building, possibly a cathedral, is behind the fountain.

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