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458.01 North and Central America > Improving content on US states
We are seeking to extend the information and examples we can share on this American state.
- The introduction of photography - The earliest known photographs of this state/territory and who was involved.
- Documentary - Significant documentary, expedition or scientific studies - funded by government, industrial, religious groups or charities. Perhaps there have been studies of civil engineering projects, urban renewal and railroad construction. If you know where images can be obtained from let us know.
- Regional photographic societies - Details on any societies and camera clubs that have been significant.
- Publications - Local books, directories, journals and articles which you consider are significant in understanding this region. Particularly interested in early illustrated books, portfolios and albums. Images of the covers are useful.
- Photographic studios - Both historic and contemporary studios along with photographs of them and any photography-related advertising .
- Photographers - Listings and biographies of important local photographers and those who visited.
- Anecdotes - Stories about local photographers, studios, collectors or perhaps the story behind a single photograph.
- Collections - Contact details for collections that you know contain work that should be better known. Are there collections that you know which are at risk? If you own photography collections let us know (This will not be made public without your permission.)
- Newspapers / magazines - Early examples where their use of photography was innovative or historically significant.
- Photography in popular culture - Cartoons, tales, songs, poems, superstitions and stories.
- Unusual - Is there anything unusual that you know about in the history of photography of this region?
- Experts - Names of any specialists in the photo-history of this state. Have you written about this state and have something you would like to share? (This will not be made public without your permission and please include yourself if you feel it is appropriate.)
These points are indicative of topics that could be included on this page.
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458.02 North and Central America > Alexander Gardner and others: Across the continent on the Kansas Pacific Railroad
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458.03 North and Central America > Joseph P. Babbitt: Engineers and Surveyors on the Kansas City Bridge (1869)
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458.04 North and Central America > Black Blizzards
 
On a postcard entitled Dust Storm in Rolla, Kansas dated 6 May 1935 it has the following message:
Dear Mr. Roosevelt,
Darkness came when it hit us. Picture taken from water tower one hundred feet high.
Yours Truly, Chas. P. Williams.
National Archives and Records Administration [ARC Identifier: 195691]
458.05 North and Central America > Lori Nix: Accidentally Kansas
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Accidently Kansas, relies more on the idea of the tall tale, where each image seems to illustrate a story that begins, "You’ll never believe what I saw…" They maintain an innocence and optimism, despite some unfortunate situations. Lori Nix (15 Sept 2008)
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General reading
Mautz, Carl, 1997, Biographies of Western Photographers. A Reference Guide to Photographers Working in the 19th Century American West, (Nevada City: Carl Mautz Publishing) [Δ]
If you feel this list is missing a significant book or article please let me know - Alan - alan@luminous-lint.com
Larry Schwarm | Home > Geographical regions > North and Central America > USA > Kansas
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