The Black West


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A meticulously documented look at a lesser-known aspect of African-American history is based on the personal writings of the explorers, cowboys, settlers, and soldiers of pioneer America. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.










Proceedings and Collections


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Mary Colter


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"Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter ... was an architect and interior designer who spent virtually her entire career working simultaneously for the Fred Harvey Company and the Santa Fe Railway."--p. 9.




The American History Sourcebook


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This book is the first comprehensive guide to more than 3,000 organizations, collections, and other sources of information on U.S. history, politics, and culture. It is a treasure trove for history buffs and an invaluable reference work for historians, students, writers, and researchers.




Washita Memories


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"In this documentary history, Richard G. Hardorff presents a broad range of views of the Washita battle. Eyewitnesses to the destruction of the Southern Cheyenne village included soldiers, officers, tribal members, Indian and white scouts, and government officials. Many of these witnesses recorded their memories of the event. With Washita Memories, Hardorff has collected these surviving documents into a one-of-a-kind primary resource.".




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Kansas City Then and Now


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Photos and text of this book are about Kansas City in the 19th and 20th centuries. Scenes from the past and new photos show how these places have changed or have remained the same with little change.