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Kansas Territorial Documents

The Kansas Territorial Documents collection features letters, programs, and other memorabilia from the Kansas Territorial Days through the early 1900's. Many of the letters tell about life on the frontier, farming, and schools in Kansas. Programs for graduation ceremonies and school events are also included.

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Envelope addressed to Hisom Hill

An envelope with a cancellation stamp dated Jun 19, Quindaro, KS
Envelope addressed to J. Furbish Esq.

Envelope has a canceled 3 cent stamp and the cancellation stamp has Wyandott K. T. Apr 12.
Envelope addressed to J. M. S. Williams Esq.

A 3 cent stamp with a cancellation stamp on top of it is in the left hand corner. The cancellation has Lawrence K. T. Jul 2. Below that is #11 Lawrence K T 15 written in pencil.
Envelope addressed to John Williams

A printed 3 cent stamp which has the letter 3 written in pencil over it is in the right hand corner, and a cancellation stamp on the left has Wyandott K. T. and OCT 25 in it. Wyandotte KANS TERR is written in pencil below the cancellation stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Merinda Streetor

The envelope has a canceled 3 cent stamp and a cancellation stamp that has Wyandott K T Dec 8
Envelope addressed to Mollie Wagner

The envelope has a canceled 3 cent stamp with the cancellation location unreadable and date of Aug 16. On the left side of the envelope is a drawing of President George Washington sitting on a horse and carrying a United States flag; underneath it says "The Father of our Country"
Envelope addressed to Mrs. H. W. Emerson

The envelope has a 3 cent stamp and a cancellation stamp with the words Topeka K T Aug 23
Envelope addressed to Robert Miller, Esq.

The envelope bears the cancellation stamp of Cantonment Leavenworth, the first Post Office in Kansas, which began in 1828. There are also imprints left by a wax seal. On February 8, 1832, the Secretary of War directed that all cantonments be called forts.
Envelope with an address to Doctor Elijah Baldwin

Envelope has two cancellation stamps and a mailing address
Envelope addressed to Capt. P. Gamitt

George A. Crawford

Envelope has a canceled 3 cent stamp, a cancellation stamp that has Fort Scott, KT and Feb 11.
Envelope addressed to Mary Vansant

R. D. Emery

Envelope has a stamp, a return address, a mailing address and two cancellation stamps.
Envelope addressed to Mr. Austin [illegible] of Centropolis, Kansas

E. S. Lowman

Envelope has a canceled 3 cent stamp, a return address and an unreadable cancellation stamp
Envelope addressed to Mr. Austin [illegible] of Centropolis, Kansas - Front of envelope

E. S. Lowman

Envelope has a canceled 3 cent stamp, a return address and an unreadable cancellation stamp
Envelope addressed to E. S. Halsey Esq

P. L. Hudgens & Son

Envelope has a canceled 3 cent stamp, a cancellation stamp, a return address and a mailing address
Pamphlet from Reta Gimple to her school children

Reta Gimple

A published pamphlet with several poems and printed as a gift from Reta Gimple to her students. The names of the students and the school board are also listed.
Letter from Mary to Neil Lockwood

Mary writes about coaching her first play and the other plays that had been or will be presented at the school. She also mentions some items she read about in newspapers, including the merger of Missouri Wesleyan into Baker University.
Pamphlet from Lolita Brewster to her school children

Lolita Brewster

A pamphlet that contains a farewell message from a teacher to her students. It also has the name of the school board members and the students of Maple Grove School District No. 54.
Letter from Helen Cook to Maud Shore

Helen M. Cook

Helen Cook writes about her teaching job and mentions the having rain that day.
Souvenir booklet for students from Rock Hill School, District 91 in Wells, Kansas

Ethel Henderson

A souvenir booklet that was given to students of Rock Hill School in Wells, Kansas at the end of the school year in 1918. Contains the name of the teacher and the names of the students and school board members.
Letter from Estelle Dietterich to her aunt, Mary Winn

Estelle Dietterich

Estelle writes about how living in the country seems to suit her family; she also writes about canning the fruit found on their land and raising roosters and hens.
Letter from William H. Thompson to Mr. W. Knaus

William H. Thompson

A letter from Democrat William H. Thompson who was running for United States Senator against the Governor of Kansas, Walter Stubbs, asking for names of people that might support him in his campaign. William Thompson ended up winning the election, and he represented Kansas from 1913-1919. An ad for his campaign is also included.
Christmas greeting booklet from 1911

Otego Methodist Episcopal Church

A booklet that contains Christmas greetings for a Sunday School at the Otego (Kan.) Methodist Episcopal church from their teacher.
Program for the 1908 Commencement Exercises in Seneca, Kansas

Nemaha County Schools

A program for the 1908 Commencement of Nemaha County school graduates; lists the names of the graduates and which school they are graduating from.
Letter from Pastor W. W. Smith

W. W. Smith

A letter written by Pastor W. W. Smith, while he is vacationing in Colorado Springs, to Charles T. Carpenter about being asked to resign his pastorate of the First Presbyterian Church in Coffeyville.
Receipt and money order for the Larson Brothers to the H. D. Lee Mercantile

Larson Brothers

A receipt for a money order made by the Larson Brothers and sent to the H. D. Lee Mercantile in Salina, Kansas.