Articles related to "Topeka"
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Engine 3759
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe steam engine #3759 was presented to the town of Kingman, Arizona in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is on display in Locomotive Park.
atchison • topeka & santa fe engine 3759 • at&sf steam engine • locomotive park • kingman arizona
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe steam engine #3759 was presented to the town of Kingman, Arizona in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad. It is on display in Locomotive Park.
atchison • topeka & santa fe engine 3759 • at&sf steam engine • locomotive park • kingman arizona
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Part 1)
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • railroad • cyrus holliday
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • railroad • cyrus holliday
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe (Part 2)
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • super chief • general motors
Of all the railroads of the west, the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe is one of the oldest. It plied its trade throughout the southwest and central plains. It weathered two depressions, two wars, and many other ups and downs and still survives today.
atchison • topeka • santa fe • super chief • general motors
Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Case
Brown v. Board of Education was a major Supreme Court case from 1954, in which segregation was deemed not fitting to the Fourteenth Amendment.
supreme court case brown v board education • brown board education topeka • landmark supreme court case • brown board 1954 • civil rights supreme court
Brown v. Board of Education was a major Supreme Court case from 1954, in which segregation was deemed not fitting to the Fourteenth Amendment.
supreme court case brown v board education • brown board education topeka • landmark supreme court case • brown board 1954 • civil rights supreme court
THE KANSAS RIVER
The colorful history of the Kansas River, a vast waterway that stretches across the state of Kansas, from its tributaries that have their origin in Colorado to where the river empties into the Missouri River at Kansas City.
kansasriver • bigblueriver • republicanriver • solomonriver • salineriver
The colorful history of the Kansas River, a vast waterway that stretches across the state of Kansas, from its tributaries that have their origin in Colorado to where the river empties into the Missouri River at Kansas City.
kansasriver • bigblueriver • republicanriver • solomonriver • salineriver
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 2)
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
Up-to-the-minute Echinacea Hybrids
Echinacea (coneflower) hybrids are up-to-the-minute plant breakthroughs. American plant breeders work to bring bright flower and plant color to landscape garden designs.
echinacea • echinacea angustifolia • blacksamson echinacea • echinacea atrorubens • topeka purple
Echinacea (coneflower) hybrids are up-to-the-minute plant breakthroughs. American plant breeders work to bring bright flower and plant color to landscape garden designs.
echinacea • echinacea angustifolia • blacksamson echinacea • echinacea atrorubens • topeka purple
LEAVENWORTH-PIKE'S PEAK EXPRESS
An account of the risky and short-lived express route across Kansas to the gold fields in Colorado. Before the stage line could turn a profit, the gold panned out.
leavenworth • pike's peak • kansas • colorado • stagecoaches
An account of the risky and short-lived express route across Kansas to the gold fields in Colorado. Before the stage line could turn a profit, the gold panned out.
leavenworth • pike's peak • kansas • colorado • stagecoaches
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Kansas-Nebraska Act sets stage for bloody violence between proslavery and free-soil fractions. Border Ruffians invade Kansas.
kansas-nebraska act • missouri compromise • kansas • nebraska • slavery
Fred Harvey Brings Fine Dining to the Old West
Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girl waitresses created a unique dining experience in the 1800s. Many of Fred Harvey's restaurants are still in operation to this day.
the fred harvey company • the harvey girls • santa fe railroad • american old west • xanterra parks & resorts
Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girl waitresses created a unique dining experience in the 1800s. Many of Fred Harvey's restaurants are still in operation to this day.
the fred harvey company • the harvey girls • santa fe railroad • american old west • xanterra parks & resorts
The Life of Boston Corbett
From evangelism to insanity, from instant celebrity to a hole in the ground, English-born Sergeant Boston Corbett became known post Civil War as 'Lincoln's Avenger' .
life of boston corbett • mad as a hatter • man who shot john wilkes booth • lincoln's avenger • sergeant boston corbett
From evangelism to insanity, from instant celebrity to a hole in the ground, English-born Sergeant Boston Corbett became known post Civil War as 'Lincoln's Avenger' .
life of boston corbett • mad as a hatter • man who shot john wilkes booth • lincoln's avenger • sergeant boston corbett
Welcome to the Virtual Learning Center
This article provides an example of the virtual classroom approach, which delivers online learning in real time using computer-based conferencing.
virtual classroom • training • online learning • instructor-led • computer-based conferencing
This article provides an example of the virtual classroom approach, which delivers online learning in real time using computer-based conferencing.
virtual classroom • training • online learning • instructor-led • computer-based conferencing
More Sources for Tribal Information
Listing of addresses for tribal information.
native americans • genealogy • native american genealogy • bureau of indian affairs • lds
Listing of addresses for tribal information.
native americans • genealogy • native american genealogy • bureau of indian affairs • lds
Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
Bat Masterson was one of the west's most famous lawman. Unlike legend would have it, he did not kill over two dozen men. In fact, Masterson always try to get men to back down with violence, or if he had to use it, by hitting them with his gun or his cane. It seems he always followed the letter of the law.
bat masterson • william barclay masterson • dodge city • tombstone • deadwood
Susie and Timmy, Junior Detectives in The Surprise
This is about Susie and Timmy who are Junior Detectives. Susie overheard her parents' conversation that morning and came to the conclusion that her father was leaving them. Susie and Timmy decided to follow their dad and see if they could find out what was going on.
mystery • fiction
This is about Susie and Timmy who are Junior Detectives. Susie overheard her parents' conversation that morning and came to the conclusion that her father was leaving them. Susie and Timmy decided to follow their dad and see if they could find out what was going on.
mystery • fiction
Thunder Valley Night Racing
Nascar Articles, up to date race news and links. NASCAR web site on Suite 101
nascar racing • nascar drivers and teams • nascar on suite 101 • jeff gordon • dale earnhardt
Nascar Articles, up to date race news and links. NASCAR web site on Suite 101
nascar racing • nascar drivers and teams • nascar on suite 101 • jeff gordon • dale earnhardt
Desegregation of Public Schools: 1960-1971
Desegregation in Louisiana's public schools began in Orleans Parish. It was not peaceful as the state governor took extreme measures to avoid federal court orders. During the term of Governor John McKeithen the tide turned and the state schools integrated.
desegration • integration • louisiana • history • jimmie davis
Desegregation in Louisiana's public schools began in Orleans Parish. It was not peaceful as the state governor took extreme measures to avoid federal court orders. During the term of Governor John McKeithen the tide turned and the state schools integrated.
desegration • integration • louisiana • history • jimmie davis
Fred Phelps Barred from Entering the UK
Fred Phelps and his daughter, Shirley Phelps-Roper, were kept from entering the United Kingdom where they planned to protest a performance of "The Laramie Project."
the laramie project • homophobia • fred phelps • westboro baptist church • phelps protests soldiers
Fred Phelps and his daughter, Shirley Phelps-Roper, were kept from entering the United Kingdom where they planned to protest a performance of "The Laramie Project."
the laramie project • homophobia • fred phelps • westboro baptist church • phelps protests soldiers
Fred Phelps Protests Flight 3407 Funeral
Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church protested the funeral of Flight 3407 victim Alison Des Forges claiming the tragedy is God's punishment of the United States.
fred phelps • westboro baptist church • fred phelps funeral protest • westboro baptist church funeral protest • buffalo funeral protests
Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church protested the funeral of Flight 3407 victim Alison Des Forges claiming the tragedy is God's punishment of the United States.
fred phelps • westboro baptist church • fred phelps funeral protest • westboro baptist church funeral protest • buffalo funeral protests
Harlem Renaissance Poets: Johnson, Toomer, Hughes, and Brooks
Because February is Black History Month, a useful way of celebrating that history is to have a look at the great poets and the poetry they created so prolifically during that time.
harlem renaissance • african american poets • james johnson • jean toomer • langston hughes
Because February is Black History Month, a useful way of celebrating that history is to have a look at the great poets and the poetry they created so prolifically during that time.
harlem renaissance • african american poets • james johnson • jean toomer • langston hughes
Part One -- Uniform Police Officers
This article is the first part of three about the duties of uniform police officers, crime scene officers, and detectives. Part one is about the duties of uniform police officers.
uniform police officers
This article is the first part of three about the duties of uniform police officers, crime scene officers, and detectives. Part one is about the duties of uniform police officers.
uniform police officers
A Sunset of the City
A review of one of Gwendolyn Brooks influential poem from her poetry book collection titled "The Bean Eaters." In addition, a brief biography of this legendary poet.
gwendolyn brooks • brooks • black poet • black writer • a sunset of the city
A review of one of Gwendolyn Brooks influential poem from her poetry book collection titled "The Bean Eaters." In addition, a brief biography of this legendary poet.
gwendolyn brooks • brooks • black poet • black writer • a sunset of the city
Amelia Earhart's Hometown
Could the key to the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance be discovered in her birthplace of Atchison, Kansas?
amelia earhart • amelia earhart's hometown • amelia earhart's disappearace • amelia's life • amelia's career
Could the key to the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance be discovered in her birthplace of Atchison, Kansas?
amelia earhart • amelia earhart's hometown • amelia earhart's disappearace • amelia's life • amelia's career
Auntie Em! Auntie Em!
A belated Mother’s Day tribute to Dorothy’s own beloved mother figure and the little-known actress who played her.
wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • clara blandick • aunt em
A belated Mother’s Day tribute to Dorothy’s own beloved mother figure and the little-known actress who played her.
wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • clara blandick • aunt em
Cannibalism On Routes To The Colorado Gold Rush
Gold fever and dreams of riches clouds a man's common senses. With the help of inaccurate reports and bogus Guide Books to the Gold Fields, the trip could turn deadly.
pike's peak gold rush • leavenworth and pike's peak express company • smoky hill route • denver city • wyandotte kansas
Gold fever and dreams of riches clouds a man's common senses. With the help of inaccurate reports and bogus Guide Books to the Gold Fields, the trip could turn deadly.
pike's peak gold rush • leavenworth and pike's peak express company • smoky hill route • denver city • wyandotte kansas
David Rice Atchison: U. S. President for a Day
David Atchison never campaigned for president, was not inaugurated and slept most of what some consider the most important day of his life-the day he was president.
david rice atchison president for day • zachary taylor would not take oath on sunday • atchison did not run for office • atchison not inaugurated • atchison slept while president
David Atchison never campaigned for president, was not inaugurated and slept most of what some consider the most important day of his life-the day he was president.
david rice atchison president for day • zachary taylor would not take oath on sunday • atchison did not run for office • atchison not inaugurated • atchison slept while president
Douglas Moore Opera Carry Nation
Carry Nation, a drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.
moore opera carry nation • opera carry nation synopsis • carry nation opera libretto • moore opera carry nation first performance • opera carry nation information
Carry Nation, a drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.
moore opera carry nation • opera carry nation synopsis • carry nation opera libretto • moore opera carry nation first performance • opera carry nation information
Early Days of Bicycles in Denver and Colorado
Bicycles provided transportation for everyone. Children, men, and women could now enjoy a leisurely ride. Watching professionals and amatuers race was an exciting sport.
safety bicycle • league of american wheelmen • denver rio grande • locomobile steam car • burlington railroad
Bicycles provided transportation for everyone. Children, men, and women could now enjoy a leisurely ride. Watching professionals and amatuers race was an exciting sport.
safety bicycle • league of american wheelmen • denver rio grande • locomobile steam car • burlington railroad
Education and America's Early Settlers
Early settlers brought with them from England, traditional ideas about education. However as more people moved to the New World, those ideas began to change.
education • early settlers • colonial • america • plessy vs. ferguson
Early settlers brought with them from England, traditional ideas about education. However as more people moved to the New World, those ideas began to change.
education • early settlers • colonial • america • plessy vs. ferguson
Growing Purple Coneflowers
Coneflowers are native to North America. Although purple coneflowers are the best known, there are at least four wild varities and several cultivars.
purple coneflower • coneflower • cone flower • echinacea purpera • echinos
Coneflowers are native to North America. Although purple coneflowers are the best known, there are at least four wild varities and several cultivars.
purple coneflower • coneflower • cone flower • echinacea purpera • echinos
GWENDOLYN BROOKS: 1st African American to receive Pulitzer Prize
A profile of Gwendolyn Brooks, who became the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize in 1950.
african americans african aemrican women poets
A profile of Gwendolyn Brooks, who became the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize in 1950.
african americans african aemrican women poets
If They Only Had a Brain
Kansas demonstrates uncharactistic foolishness as the State Board of Education elects not to require a knowledge of evolution from its high school students.
evolution • kansas • education • high school
Kansas demonstrates uncharactistic foolishness as the State Board of Education elects not to require a knowledge of evolution from its high school students.
evolution • kansas • education • high school
Killer Lyda Southard is Convicted
Deputy Virgil Ormsby chases the murderess all the way to Hawaii before bringing her back for trial. She is convicted and sent to prison for a possible life sentence.
twin falls • serial killer • female criminals • lyda southward • david c. minton
Deputy Virgil Ormsby chases the murderess all the way to Hawaii before bringing her back for trial. She is convicted and sent to prison for a possible life sentence.
twin falls • serial killer • female criminals • lyda southward • david c. minton
Life's Song Set to Poetry
National Poetry Month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. The month-long recognition spotlights the work of talented seasoned and new American poets.
april is national poetry month • gwendolyn brooks from chicago • illinois • the walt whitman bridge • is maya angelou a great poet
National Poetry Month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. The month-long recognition spotlights the work of talented seasoned and new American poets.
april is national poetry month • gwendolyn brooks from chicago • illinois • the walt whitman bridge • is maya angelou a great poet
Martin Luther King’s Challenges
In 1963, Dr. King made his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech and set forth standards to change American's mind-set. In 2008 we ask, did he succeed?
martin luther kings challenges • southern christian leadership conference • school segregation • housing segregation • poll taxes and literacy tests
In 1963, Dr. King made his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech and set forth standards to change American's mind-set. In 2008 we ask, did he succeed?
martin luther kings challenges • southern christian leadership conference • school segregation • housing segregation • poll taxes and literacy tests
Matt Braun's "Kinch Riley" is Irresistible
Matt Braun's Kinch Riley may well be one of the most underappreciated westerns written in modern times. Characters, plot and ending are spellbinding.
kinch riley • indian territory • matt braun • mike mccluskie • sexuality in westerns
Matt Braun's Kinch Riley may well be one of the most underappreciated westerns written in modern times. Characters, plot and ending are spellbinding.
kinch riley • indian territory • matt braun • mike mccluskie • sexuality in westerns
Mending Mistakes by the High Court
Congress moves to correct the US Supreme Court mistake in Kelo v. New London
kelo v. new london • us supreme court
Congress moves to correct the US Supreme Court mistake in Kelo v. New London
kelo v. new london • us supreme court
National Park Lodges, Architecture for the Ages
The historic lodges of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks feature design elements that complement their unique geographic locations.
national park lodge design • yosemite • yellowstone • grand canyon • national park lodge architecture
The historic lodges of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks feature design elements that complement their unique geographic locations.
national park lodge design • yosemite • yellowstone • grand canyon • national park lodge architecture
Poetry of the Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a lively time in American History, an important period of growth for the African American community.
harlem renaissance • poetry • literary growth
The Harlem Renaissance was a lively time in American History, an important period of growth for the African American community.
harlem renaissance • poetry • literary growth
Santa Fe Railyard Park and Plaza
The historic Santa Fe Railyard is now an exciting new city center district with art galleries, museums, restaurants, theater, Farmer's Market, parkland and a train depot.
santa fe railyard • santa fe restaurant • santa fe entertainment • santa fe farmers market • santa fe art galleries
The historic Santa Fe Railyard is now an exciting new city center district with art galleries, museums, restaurants, theater, Farmer's Market, parkland and a train depot.
santa fe railyard • santa fe restaurant • santa fe entertainment • santa fe farmers market • santa fe art galleries
The African-American Continuum
It is perhaps most fitting that Mr. Barack Hussein Obama the offspring of both black African and white American parents will become the first black to take the oath.
obama inauguration • president barack obama • rev. dr. martin luther king jr. legacy • president abraham lincoln • american civil rights movement
It is perhaps most fitting that Mr. Barack Hussein Obama the offspring of both black African and white American parents will become the first black to take the oath.
obama inauguration • president barack obama • rev. dr. martin luther king jr. legacy • president abraham lincoln • american civil rights movement
The House of Earl
In a continuation of a series on Supreme Court Justices who have made a difference in our lives, I look at, perhaps, the most profound of them all, Earl Warren.
chief justice • 14th amendment • supreme court
In a continuation of a series on Supreme Court Justices who have made a difference in our lives, I look at, perhaps, the most profound of them all, Earl Warren.
chief justice • 14th amendment • supreme court
Visit McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
In Scottsdale, Arizona the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park beckons train enthusiasts. A railroad museum, antique carousel and realistic train rides attract families.
mccormick-stillman railroad park • railroad clubs • antique carousel • scottsdale railroad clubs • train buffs
In Scottsdale, Arizona the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park beckons train enthusiasts. A railroad museum, antique carousel and realistic train rides attract families.
mccormick-stillman railroad park • railroad clubs • antique carousel • scottsdale railroad clubs • train buffs
Whale Watch Cruise, date idea
A Whale watching cruise is a fun date idea. This fun dating idea is great for people who like water, boats, or nature. Spice up your dating with a whale watching cruise
whale • cruise • dating • watching • date
A Whale watching cruise is a fun date idea. This fun dating idea is great for people who like water, boats, or nature. Spice up your dating with a whale watching cruise
whale • cruise • dating • watching • date
1950s and 1960s Main Streets Fuel Prosperity
As individual wages rose in the 1950s and products expanded, affordable consumer goods from food to clothing helped fuel a period of economic prosperity and well being.
main street in america in the 1950s • 1950s prosperity • consumer spending in the 1950s • what things cost in the 50s and 60s • post war prosperity and downtown shopping
As individual wages rose in the 1950s and products expanded, affordable consumer goods from food to clothing helped fuel a period of economic prosperity and well being.
main street in america in the 1950s • 1950s prosperity • consumer spending in the 1950s • what things cost in the 50s and 60s • post war prosperity and downtown shopping
Abilene, Kansas, part 1
Timothy F. Hersey, a migrant from Illinois, was the first settler to claim land near the site of the future Abilene. In July of 1857, he staked a claim on the bare west bank of Mud Creek just north of the Smoky Hill.
abilene • kansas • plains • hersey • smoky hill
Timothy F. Hersey, a migrant from Illinois, was the first settler to claim land near the site of the future Abilene. In July of 1857, he staked a claim on the bare west bank of Mud Creek just north of the Smoky Hill.
abilene • kansas • plains • hersey • smoky hill
Advance Marketing for Touring
Simply booking a tour will not guarantee that fans will show up to see a band. A little long-distance marketing is in order to ensure they will.
musicians • bands • social networking • marketing • internet marketing
Simply booking a tour will not guarantee that fans will show up to see a band. A little long-distance marketing is in order to ensure they will.
musicians • bands • social networking • marketing • internet marketing
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