L. Perry Cookingham Collection

As the first city manager in Kansas City, L. P. Cookingham had significant influence on the city in the mid-20th century. The collection contains a fairly concise and annotated selection of Cookingham’s personal and professional life; inclusive dates are circa 1870-1993. A number of photographs depict the growth of Kansas City during 1939-1990.

Items in Collection: 1,803

Topics

Kansas City History

Politics & Government

1 - 5 of 5 items

Harriette W. Cookingham, L. Perry Cookingham, and Harold D. Smith sit at table talking at Detroit Convention of International City/County Management Association.

Date Published

1939

Herb Olson, Mayor Kelley, Fiorello LaGuardia, Mayor Bowram, Paul Betters, L. Perry Cookingham, George Walsh, and unidentified members of Joint Committee of AMA stand on front steps of residence.

Date Published

1941

1947

L. Perry Cookingham standing on stage with microphone acting as master of ceremonies at the American Public Works Association convention.

Date Published

1958-09-28

Charles Curran, Ray Moseley, L. Perry Cookingham, Roy Braden, Robert French stand posing for picture in formal wear.

Date Published

1941

1947

Charles Merriam, Bob French, and Jarmen talking to L. Perry Cookingham, all standing and wearing business suits and name tags.

Date Published

1941

1953

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L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Cookingham sitting at table at ICMA convention Detroit

Joint Committee AMA and U.S. Conference of Mayors

LPC master of ceremonies - APWA convention

Members and Guests of the International City Managers Association

Members and Guests of the International City Managers Association

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