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  • The Glaciation of Kansas
    Aber, James (2012-01-06)
    Glaciers in Kansas? The very idea seems preposterous, in a climate where summer temperature routinely reaches 38°C (100°F) and winter snowfall is sporadic. What was the earth's climate like; what must the climate of Kansas ...
  • Indian-White Relations as Reflected in Twentieth Century Wyoming Town Celebrations
    Shalinsky, Audrey C. (2012-01-10)
    This paper examines the use of the Indian as cultural symbol for three pageants that have been part of [the Wyoming] communities' celebrations. The argument developed here demonstrates that the images of the Indian represent ...
  • Introduction to the "Agricultural Technology on the Great Plains" issue (21.3)
    Isern, Thomas D. (2012-01-10)
    This topical issue of Heritage of the Great Plains explores the history of agricultural technology on the plains, Kansas in particular.Each author looks at a particular facet of technology in a particular place on the plains.
  • Kafir Culture in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, 1920-1939
    Thierer, Joyce (2012-01-10)
    Kalir was commonly called "kafir corn" by the farmers of Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Farmers up and down the Mill Creek valley of Wabaunsee County grew kafir in the 1920s and 1930s. Pockets of it, found in most farming ...
  • The Krause Plow Corporation
    Sears, Steven R. (2012-01-10)
    Profile of Henry Krause and the Krause Plow Corporation.
  • Shakespearean Festivals in Western Kansas
    Homan, Delmar C. (2012-01-10)
    Examination of Shakespearean festivals in five towns in western Kansas, circa 1912-1916.
  • The Welsh
    Jones, Lucina (2012-01-10)
    Let us honor posterity by realizing that the Welsh heritage bequeathed to the descendants living in Kansas, is worthy of preservation and consideration.