Ford County -- Kansas -- United States

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Five minutes books of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Arkansas Valley Division No. 252. Four of these volumes are minutes books from 1884-1924, and one volume is a register of members from around 1884-1907.

Scope and Contents From the Series: This record group contains materials originating from H.B. Bell, including correspondences, a certificate of election to the office of Sheriff of Ford County, photographs, and advertisements for H.B. Bell's various business ventures in Dodge City. There are also documents related to other activities of his in Dodge City, including a deed from ...

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This collection contains documents and records books related to the Treasurer of Fairview Township in Ford County, Kansas from 1902-1922. These documents contain various economic and banking information for the township during that time. Martin N. Mayrath was the treasurer of Fairview Township at this time, and these documents relate to his work as treasurer.

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Typed and handwritten papers for the Federal Writers’ Project, containing interviews with local figures in Southwest Kansas, including interviews/oral history with pioneers and individuals who settled in the region. These articles also explore local points of interest, local histories, local culture, geography, industry, and ethnic studies.

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Nine Rural County Directories published from 1975-1981. Includes the directories for Stevens, Gray, Grant, Morton, Ford, Clark, Meade, Hodgeman, and Pawnee Counties.

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This collection contains various maps of Kansas and other Western states, such as Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Some maps are related to immigration and railway companies, such as the Kansas Pacific Railway, while others are designed more for travel or immigration.