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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Group of uniformed firemen

A group of uniformed firemen in Liberia watching a fire engine drive down the road. One man is riding on the back of the truck.
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Nine unidentified people standing on a beach

Nine unidentified people standing on a beach in Liberia next to a single-sail boat. Several people are carrying goods.
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Nine unidentified people standing on a beach

Nine unidentified people standing on a beach in Liberia next to a single-sail boat. Several people are carrying goods.
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Three unidentified people with Leon Jordan

Three unidentified people standing in an open lot in Liberia talking with Leon Jordan. Jordan is standing on the right, possibly in front of Orchid Jordan. One person is identified as 'Butch' on back of photo. A black car is parked on the right.
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Four unidentified people laughing and talking

Four unidentified people in Liberia laughing and talking next to a building. A crowd of unidentified people are standing in the street behind them.
Type: Image
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Flat-bed truck sinking in the mud

A flat-bed truck sinking in the mud somewhere in Liberia. The abandoned truck has its doors open and is up to its wheels in mud.
Type: Image
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Railroad bridge over a river

Railroad bridge over a river in the wilderness of Liberia. A boat with people is going under the bridge and several people are sitting on the side of the bridge.
Type: Image
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Large crowd walking down the street

A large crowd walking down the street in Liberia, possibly during a parade.
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Unidentified woman carrying a basket

An unidentified woman carrying a basket on her head in Liberia. The woman is walking down a road in front of thatched roof huts.
Type: Image
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Six unidentified people standing around a child

Six unidentified people standing around a small child in Liberia. One woman is holding another child in her arms. Both children are naked. The other people are looking forward or down at the child. The women are wearing patterned skirts.
Type: Image
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Four unidentified people walking

Four unidentified people walking on a dirt road in Liberia. The woman in front is holding a basket on her head. Trees and huts are on both sides of the road.
Type: Image
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Three unidentified people in a field

Three unidentified people in a field in Liberia. One man is holding a package on his head. A woman is holding her baby on her back with a wrap.
Type: Image
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Unidentified people at a backyard party

Unidentified people at a backyard party in Liberia. Several women and a man are sitting at a table with drinks. A woman is showing an object to a young lady on the right.
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Unidentified people dining outdoors

Unidentified people dining outdoors in Liberia. A group of people are sitting at tables overlooking the beach and water. The table on the left is covered with drinks.
Type: Image
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Women standing next to a warehouse

Women standing next to a warehouse on a pier. The women are wearing patterned dresses and head wraps.
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