Leon M. Jordan Collection

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: Orchid Jordan standing on an open road; Orchid Jordan standing on an open road in Liberia, looking forward and smiling. Orchid is wearing a striped dress and holding her purse under one arm., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified man outdoors; Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified man outdoors in Liberia. Both are looking forward and smiling. Jordan is wearing sunglasses, and holding a purse., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified sailor; Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified sailor aboard the U.S.S. Monrovia. Both are holding a lifesaver. Another soldier is walking in the background., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified sailor; Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified sailor aboard the U.S.S. Monrovia. Both are holding a lifesaver. Another soldier is walking in the background., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan talking with three other men; Orchid Jordan talking with three other men on the front steps of a building in Monrovia. Jordan is wearing a polka dot dress and the men are wearing business dress clothing. The men are identified as Lt. Romey W. King, and John George., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Names written on back of photo but unreadable from black marks.

: Orchid Jordan walking; Orchid Jordan walking and holding a bag and purse. She is in front of a building with other people walking around. Jordan is wearing a white blazer., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan walking along a garden path; Orchid Jordan and an unidentified woman walking along a garden path, likely in Paris. A bed of flowers is growing in front of the women and several large trees are growing in back. Orchid is holding a purse and the other woman is wearing a silk head wrap., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan walking toward a stone building; Orchid Jordan walking toward a stone building somewhere in Europe. The path to the building is lined with several lampposts and a statue on a pedestal. Jordan is holding a purse., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan walking with an unidentified man; Orchid Jordan walking with an unidentified man during an event at the Missouri General Assembly. Legislators are standing all around them and clapping as they walk down the aisle. Others are walking behind Jordan down the aisle. Jordan is looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap; Orchid Jordan viewed from the side and behind while wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap., No date; likely between 1955 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap; Orchid Jordan viewed from the side and behind while wearing an animal print shoulder wrap and embroidered cap., No date; likely between 1955 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with African art collection; Orchid Jordan standing with items from the Jordan's African art collection in their Kansas City house. Jordan is standing under a snakeskin hanging from the ceiling. She is wearing a patterned dress and head wrap. An ebony statue is on the coffee table in front of her., No date; likely between 1951 and 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Provenance of photo: purchase from Dolores Hobley, Waldo Antique Mall & Flea Market - Kansas City, June 2009.

: Orchid Jordan with African jewelry; Orchid Jordan sitting on a couch in the Jordans' Kansas City house with jewelry and other items collected in Africa. Orchid is holding an ivory lamp in front of a cheetah skin on the couch. There are handmade jewelry and leather goods displayed on the table., 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Items identified on back of photo. Photo is warped and creased.

: Orchid Jordan with African jewelry; Orchid Jordan sitting on a couch in the Jordans' Kansas City house with jewelry and other items collected in Africa. Orchid is holding an ivory lamp in front of a cheetah skin on the couch. There are handmade jewelry and leather goods displayed on the table., 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo; first copy from original Jordan Collection, second copy purchased from Dolores Hobley, Waldo Antique Mall & Flea Market - Kansas City, June 2009; second copy is reverse print of original.

: Orchid Jordan with African jewelry; Orchid Jordan sitting on a couch in the Jordans' Kansas City house with jewelry and other items collected in Africa. Orchid is holding an ivory lamp in front of a cheetah skin on the couch. There are handmade jewelry and leather goods displayed on the table., 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with Charlie #2; Orchid Jordan with a man identified as Charlie #2 standing outside a building in Liberia. Jordan is standing between Charlie and a young boy. All three are looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Back of photo reads "Charlie #2; Also a Mohammed trader. The lower the number, the longer they have been selling."

: Orchid Jordan with an unidentified man; Orchid Jordan standing with an unidentified man on the front step of the Jordans' house in Monrovia. Jordan is standing on the right and the other man is on the left, wearing white robes and holding a rosary. Jordan is looking at the man and both are smiling., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with an unidentified man; Orchid Jordan sitting outside with an unidentified man. Jordan is wearing a floral dress and embracing the man while smiling. The man is wearing a white shirt and striped tie, looking at Jordan and smiling as well., No date; likely 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., White markers on the photo.

: Orchid Jordan with an unidentified man and woman at an event; Orchid Jordan with an unidentified man and woman at an event. Orchid is standing in the center, holding a bouquet of roses and plaque. She is wearing a pink dress with bow and shoulder wrap, Everyone is looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Provenance of photo: purchase from Dolores Hobley, Waldo Antique Mall & Flea Market - Kansas City, June 2009.

: Orchid Jordan with an unidentified woman; Orchid Jordan with an unidentified woman, possibly an administrative assistant. Orchid is sitting at an office desk with a nameplate identifying her has a state representative. The other woman is standing behind Orchid with her hands on her shoulders. Both are looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Provenance of photo: purchase from Dolores Hobley, Waldo Antique Mall & Flea Market - Kansas City, June 2009.

: Orchid Jordan with an unidentified woman; Orchid Jordan with an unidentified woman, likely in Italy. Orchid is leaning forward and resting her head against the head of the other woman who is sitting. Both are looking forward and smiling., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with car; Orchid Jordan standing outside near her car parked in the driveway. She is wearing a patterned jacket and skirt with red boots and is holding a purse. She is looking forward, smiling, and opening the door to her car., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with car; Orchid Jordan standing outside near her car parked in the driveway. She is wearing a patterned jacket and skirt with red boots and is holding a purse. She is looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with car; Orchid Jordan standing outside near her car parked in the driveway. She is wearing a patterned jacket and skirt with red boots and is holding a purse. She is looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with legislators; Orchid Jordan with a group of legislators in the Missouri General Assembly, possibly the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. Jordan is standing second from the left in the front row. Everyone is looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with legislators; Orchid Jordan with a group of legislators in the Missouri General Assembly, possibly the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. Jordan is standing second from the left in the front row. Everyone is looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with legislators; Orchid Jordan with a group of legislators in the Missouri General Assembly, possibly the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. Jordan is standing second from the left in the front row. Everyone is looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Orchid Jordan with legislators; Orchid Jordan with a group of legislators in the Missouri General Assembly, possibly the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. Jordan is standing seventh from the right. Everyone is looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Twelve copies of photo, ten of those copies in a separate folder labeled "duplicates."

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