Filed under: Library Program, Local History | Tags: KANSAS COLLECTION, Local History, MAIN LIBRARY
The land next to the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library’s Main Library, 625 Minnesota, was purchased by the Wyandot Indians to bury their dead. Come and hear the story of the famous, as well as the not so famous, people who made it their final resting place. Discover the history of the 7-Year War and the three Conley sisters who defended the cemetery and its inhabitants on Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m., at Main Library. Presented by Patricia Schurkamp from the Wyandotte County Historical Museum, this program is part of the Library’s Kansas Reads 2009 celebration. The Kansas Reads book is The Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard. Hear her discuss her book at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, at West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas.
Kansas Free-Stater Abelard Guthrie.
Born near Dayton, Ohio in 1814, Guthrie became a key founder of the historic town of Quindaro. The town was named in honor of his wife, Quindaro Nancy Brown. Guthrie became an adopted member of the Wyandot Indian tribe upon his marriage to Miss Brown, who at the time was said to be the most beautiful woman in the Wyandot Nation. Guthrie would also serve as the first Congressional Delegate from Nebraska Territory after the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854.
This photograph is from the Kansas Collection.
Filed under: Art, Community, Library Program, Local History | Tags: ARGENTINE LIBRARY, Library Program, MURALS
Before beginning the KCK Mural Project, Joe Faus and Alisha Gambino worked under the direction of fellow muralist Jesús Ortiz to create the epic Anthology of Argentine mural. This Thursday, as part of 2008 Summer Reading, our Argentine Branch library is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the mural.
Details from Argentine staff:
Thursday, June 12th, 6:30 p.m., Argentine Library (2800 Metropolitan Avenue)
The Argentine mural was created under a team of artists directed by Jesús Ortiz. The mural, called Anthology of Argentine, is thirty feet tall and more than 200 yards long. It depicts the history of the Argentine area from the days of the Hopewells, the earliest known inhabitants, to our own day and beyond. The mural is located at 30th Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. You and your family are invited to this free event. Snacks will be provided. For more information call (913) 722-7400.
* click here for a PDF brochure on the Anthology of Argentine
