Children's Mercy Hospital Collection

This not-for-profit hospital was founded in Kansas City in 1897 by two sisters, Alice Berry Graham and Katherine Richardson to serve the poor and ill children of the area. This collection features photos of patients, staff, and volunteers all through the hospital's history.

Items in Collection: 3,206

Topics

Advertising & Media

Asian American History & Representation

Indigenous History & Representation

Kansas City History

Women’s History & Representation

Unidentified African American couple (woman and man) are dressed up and seated at a formally set table for four in a hospital room or ward with tablecloth, centerpiece, etc. Salads are before them...

Date Published

1971

1980

Jack Steadman (right), general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs presenting an autographed football to an African American boy patient. Herman Sutherland, president of the Central Governing Board of...

Date Published

1965-05-09

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Eating a formal dinner in a hospital room

Jack Steadman visiting a patient with Herman Sutherland

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Digital Projects

LaBudde Special Collections

Marr Sound Archives

University Archives

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