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One of the earliest farmers in Rossville, Kansas, was Henry Ford who acquired 80 acres southwest of Rossville in 1864. He was born May 3, 1836, in Richland County, Ohio. He came to Kansas in 1863 and was a stage coach driver for the Overland Stage…

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Henderson were married September 6, 1927. This picture is from the collection of Mabel Boyles, who was from Rossville, Kansas.

This is the wedding portrait of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nelson. She is holding a bouquet of flowers and ribbons. The photo is from the collection of Mabel Boyles, who was from Rossville, Kansas.

Hundreds of Moto Guzzi Motorcycle enthusiasts paraded through Sylvan's Main St. when the National Moto Guzzi Club spent the weekend there.
"Sponsored by the Sylvan Lions Club" "National Motto Guzzi Club" written on image

Detached commercial building, rectangle, one story, three bays, wood frame and weatherboard, stone foundation (mortar parged), gable roof and false front, rear shed addition. Metal awning, 3/2 wooden display windows, rectangular transoms, recessed…

Part of this account is unreadable.
Block in row, rectangle with recessed central entrance, side stair entrance S,three bays, brick front with stuccoed stone sidewall N, flat roof and parapet, second floor wooden double-hung windows, ornamental…

Date of postcard is uncertain. Circa 1905-1915.

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Recipient: Miss Catharine Reid, Coffeyville, Kansas

Just got your letters, was sorry I wasn't at home when
you were down last time. Be sure & come up & stay with us next time. I…

Postcard image of four girls with "Greetings from the Moore lils."

Date of postcard is uncertain. Postmark stamp says October 19 but the year is faded. Circa 1910-1915.

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Recipient: Miss Catharine Reid, Coffeyville,…

Republic County, Kansas, citizens were asked to tell stories of their lives as they lived and remembered them.

Republic County, Kansas, citizens were asked to tell stories of their lives as they lived and remembered them.