L. Perry Cookingham Collection

The L. Perry Cookingham Collection was donated to the University of Missouri-Kansas City during the late 1970s through early 1980s by Mr. Cookingham. The collection contains a fairly concise and annotated selection of Cookingham’s personal and professional life. Inclusive dates are circa 1870-1993. Photographs depict the growth of Kansas City during 1939-1990.

Items in Collection: 1,803

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Kansas City History

Politics & Government

1 - 6 of 6 items

Dorman O'Leary, William Kemp and L. Perry Cookingham all in business suits pose for picture.

Date Published

1941

1959

Mr. & Mrs. H. Roe Bartle, Mr. & Mrs. William Kemp, and Mr. & Mrs. John B. Gage pose for picture in unidentified room.

Date Published

1941

1968

Harriette W. Cookingham, William Kemp, Bill Allen, and L. Perry Cookingham sitting in a Convertible Chevy DeLuxe in a show room.

Date Published

1946

L. Perry Cookingham, William Kemp, and 3 unidentified men in business attire standing.

Date Published

1949

Thomas J. Gavin, Frank Backstrom, Reed Gentry, Ilus Davis, L. Perry Cookingham, William Kemp, Walter Scott, Harry Davis, and Joseph Nolan Robert stand in front of various flower arraignments and...

Date Published

1946

William Kemp, Sheridan Ferral, Thomas J. Gavin, and 2 unidentified men all wearing suits sit around a table clothed table having a meal.

Date Published

1947

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L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Dorman O'Leary, William Kemp, and L. Perry Cookingham pose for picture

Former Mayors of Kansas City

HWC in her new Chevy convertible

L. Perry Cookingham, William Kemp, and 3 unidentified men in business attire standing

New City Council

Pre-council Dinner

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