Spencer Ambler relates his experiences growing up African American in Southeast Kansas, his career with the U.S. Postal Service, and his service to Allen Community College.
Kendall and Shirley Ashford tell of their lives in Iola, Kansas, the early years of their marriage, Kendall's experiences in World War II, their involvement in community activities and Iola's past, present and future.
Two small frame buildings occupied this lot in 1912, but the property was unimproved in 1919. The existing brick store was constructed by 1924when improvements were valued at $280; John Blaney was the owner. A rectangular brick and tile building here…
Granary, rectangle w/side aisle, one story and loft, hewn timber frame and vertical board sheathing on stone piers. Interior bins. Modern shed addition N> Loft sheathing removed NE corner.
Commercial building in row, rectangle with central entrance, two stories, three front and side bays E, wood frame construction, gable roof with false front. 1/1 windows and glazed wooden entrance door, wood projecting eave cornice with end bracket E.…
Barn, rectangle with cross-aisle, basement and end shed, pegged timber frame, coursed sandstone foundation, board and batten sheathing, main gable roof with hood N. Central rolling doors. Dutch door WNW.
Interior stanchions W and granary E.