Saturday, January 12, 2008

[JCHS Member News] HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society

HistorE-Calendar from Your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
January 2008

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
7 p.m.
Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri offers an Open Round Table at the Old Blake Museum (Blue & Grey Book Shoppe), 106 E. Walnut, Independence, Missouri. Members and visitors are welcome to bring items of Civil War interest to share such as memorabilia, a short excerpt from a book they have found interesting, the results of Civil War genealogy they have pursued, etc. FREE and open to the public. For information call 816-478-7648.

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Sunday, January 13, 2008
2 p.m.
On the Other Side of Freedom
Local historian Joelouis Mattox takes a broad look at the struggle for racial equality in America
During the January lead-up to Black History Month, many African-Americans honor and praise those who have advocated for their rights and remember those who led them on the sojourn to "The Promised Land." However, many do not know the great numbers of white people who were on the side of freedom and the important roles played by Presidents Washington, Lincoln, and Truman. Mattox is an independent scholar at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and majored in history and government at Lincoln University of Missouri. Kansas City Public Library, Southeast Branch (816-701-3484), 6242 Swope Parkway. FREE. Reservations are recommended; call 816.701.3407 to secure a seat. For more information, contact the Library via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Sunday, January 13, 2008

1 - 4 p.m.
Holiday Garments Made in Kansas City Factories
The Historic Garment District Museum will feature holiday garments made in Kansas City, Mo., factories from 1920's thru 1988. Tours conducted by Ann Brownfield. Open to the public every Sunday in January. FREE and open to the public. Donations accepted. Contact the Historic Garment District Museum via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar, or call 913-814-0334.

Sundays, January 13, 20, 27, 2008
2. p.m.
Film Series on Aspects of Trails History
Each week, a documentary on aspects of trails history will be available at the National Frontier Trails Museum. FREE and open to the public. Contact the Museum via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Saturday, January 19, 2008
11 a.m.
2 p.m.
Princesses and Pigs Puppet Show
Puppeteer Anitra Steele presents at The Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 Winner Road (in historic Englewood), Independence, Missouri. The show is sponsored by Peggy Sandring. Reserved $5 tickets available by calling 816.833.9777. For more information, visit the Puppetry Arts Institute website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Sunday, January 20, 2008
2 p.m.
John Brown, Kansas, and the Raid That Brought on the Civil War
Almost 150 years after his death, the abolitionist John Brown remains among the most controversial figures in American history. His ultimately disastrous 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry in Virginia helped ignite the Civil War and established his reputation as both fiend and prophet.
Historian Jonathan Earle says Brown's Border War experiences in Kansas and Missouri are key to understanding the Harper's Ferry raid. Earle also contends those experiences as a Jayhawker transformed his abolitionist beliefs to such an extent that Brown saw violence as inevitable in the anti-slavery struggle. This presentation is part of the Missouri Valley Speakers Series, a program of the Missouri Valley Special Collections at the Central Library. The series is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St. (816-701-3481). FREE. Reservations are recommended; call 816.701.3407 to secure a seat. For more information, contact the Library via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
6 p.m. Reception
6:30 Program
An Evening with Walt Disney
In association with the Once Upon A Time fairy tale exhibit on display at the Central Library, historian Dr. Bill Worley will channel the 20th century's foremost creator of fairy tales with a portrayal of Walt Disney. Disney's early years as a professional artist can be traced to Kansas City and stand as the foundation of his brilliant career. From 1919-23, Disney worked for the Pesmen-Rubin Commercial Art Studio and the Kansas City Slide (later the Kansas City Ad) Company before striking out on his own as animator and founder of Laugh-O-Gram Films, Inc., located at 1127 E. 31st St. in Kansas City. Though the studio went bankrupt after being locked into a distribution controversy, it introduced many of Disney's classic characters to the world. Kansas City Public Library, Central Library (816-701-3400), 14 W. 10th St. FREE; Reservations are recommended; call call 816.701.3407 to secure a seat. For more information, contact the Library via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Friday, January 25, 2008
6 to 6:30 p.m. Cocktails
6:30 to 7 p.m. Business meeting (Beer/Wine bar stays open :)
7 to 8 p.m. Dinner
8 to 8:30 p.m. Annual Awards Presentation

The Jackson County Historical Society's annual meeting, dinner and awards ceremony will be held in the newly restored, historic, 16-story Aladdin Hotel, built in downtown Kansas city in 1925 by Charles O. Jones, the same builder who erected The Walnuts on the Country Club Plaza. $65/plate. Tickets available by calling Steve at 816.461.1897, or online at http://store.jchs.org/category.cfm?Category=54&CFID=43303&CFTOKEN=24968530

The Society welcomes donations of documents and photographs relating to the historic Aladdin Hotel. Once conserved, these materials will be available to the public into the future!

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Saturday, January 26, 2008
1 p.m.
Julia Archibald Holmes Comes to Life
Independent scholar Anne Birney portrays pioneer legend Julia Archibald Holmes, who traveled the Santa Fe Trail and climbed Pike's Peak in 1858. This first person interpretation is sponsored by the Missouri River Outfitters and will be held at the National Frontier Trails Museum. FREE and open to the public. Contact the Museum via. their website found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Sunday, January 27, 2008
1 to 3 p.m.
An Introduction to Family History Research at the St. Louis Genealogical Society, 4 Sunnen Drive, Suite 140, Maplewood, Missouri, 63143 (South of Manchester on Big Bend, turn into Sunnen Office Park, around first roundabout to make a left.) For more information visit their website www.stlgs.org

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Tuesday January 29, 2008
10 a.m.
Preserving Your Genealogical Document & Photos
Learn how to keep your valuable documents and photos safe for the next generation. We will discuss handling techniques, preservation techniques, environmental considerations, conservation services, the special preservation challenges posed by electronic media, and locating inexpensive supplies. National Archives Central Plains Region presents at the Mid-Continent Public Library, Genealogy Branch. FREE. Advanced reservations required by calling 816-268-8072. Contact the National Archives or Mid-Continent Library via. their websites found on the "Jacomo Bookmark" link at the top of this HistorE-calendar.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
9:30 to 11 a.m.
Writing for Personal Growth, Posterity or Publication
Angel in Your Inkwell Writer's Group will have in-group guided writing, critique, and discussion. This group is open to any woman interested in writing. Join with other women who will support you in your endeavor. Sponsored by Resurrection Women, United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Room 213, East Building, 13720 Roe, Leawood, Kansas 66224. (The church is on Roe south of 135th a couple of blocks.) FREE. Call Carol Newman to register (913)681-1168. For more information, visit www.angelinyourinkwell.com.


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EXHIBITS:
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through January 19, 2008
Recovered Views: African American Portraits, 1912 - 1925. Exhibition presenting 40 black-and-white portraits, attributed to John Johnson, an African American photographer who lived and worked around Lincoln, Nebraska, in the early 20th century. Recovered Views will be on display through January 19, 2008. Contact the Jesse James Farm & Museum website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

through August 31, 2008
Coming of Age in Johnson County, 1960-1976
The 1960s and 1970s were a rite of passage. Check out this fascinating exhibit to explore how local residents responded to the issues of the times! For more information visit the Johnson County Museum's website available through the Jackson County Historical Society's "Jacomo Bookmark" linked at the top of this HistorE-Calendar).

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Remember that your Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society is a nonprofit organization, supported by memberships, donations and bequests! If you'd like to become a member, or take your support to the next higher level so that we may continue to vigorously pursue our mission, please call us anytime at 816.461.1897; or, e-mail our executive director, Steve Noll, at snoll@jchs.org.

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Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society
114 S. Main, Ste 103
Independence, MO 64050
816.461.1897

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