Leon M. Jordan Collection

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: Publicity photo of Robert Francis; Publicity photo of Robert Francis advertising the movie "The Long Gray Line." Francis is looking forward with a neutral expression. He is wearing a light colored shirt with collar., 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Caption: "Columbia Pictures presents Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara in John Ford's The Long Gray Line"

: Publicity photo of Stuart Symington; Publicity photo of Stuart Symington, United States Senator from Missouri. Symington is sitting in a leather chair with his arms resting on his knee and is looking forward with a neutral expression. He is wearing a dark blue suit and tie., No date; likely between 1971 and 1976, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo housed in oversized manuscript box 5, folder 3, of Jordan Collection. Photo is inscribed: "To Orchid Jordan, from her friend, Stuart Symington."

: Publicity photo of Tyrone Power; Publicity photo of Tyrone Power advertising the movie "The Long Gray Line." Power is turned to the right and looking left. He is wearing a gray suit and checkered vest with black tie., 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Caption: "Columbia Pictures presents Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara in John Ford's The Long Gray Line"

: Publicity photo of Warren E. Hearnes; Publicity photo of Warren E. Hearnes, Missouri Governor. Hearnes is sitting at a desk with several papers and a fountain pen stand with clock. He is resting both arms on the desk and is looking forward with a neutral expression. He is wearing a blue suit and blue tie., No date; likely between 1971 and 1973, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is housed in oversized manuscript box 5, folder 3, of Jordan Collection. Photo is inscribed: "To Mrs. Orchid Jordan, Best Regards, Warren E. Hearnes."

: Publicity photo of William S. Morris; Publicity photo of William S. Morris, Missouri Lieutenant Governor. He is sitting at a desk and looking forward while holding a pen and paper. Morris is wearing a dark suit and striped tie. An American flag and Missouri flag are in the background., No date; likely between 1969 and 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Inscribed: "To my friend / Leon Jordan / with kind regards / William S. Morris"

: Publicity photo of William S. Morris; Publicity photo of William S. Morris, Missouri Lieutenant Governor. He is sitting at a desk and looking forward while holding a pen and paper. Morris is wearing a dark suit and striped tie. An American flag and Missouri flag are in the background., No date; likely between 1969 and 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed: "To Orchid Jordan / with kind regards / William S. Morris"

: Railroad bridge over a river; Railroad bridge over a river in the wilderness of Liberia. A boat with people is going under the bridge and several people are sitting on the side of the bridge., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is overexposed.

: Rugs displayed outside a storefront; Rugs displayed outside a storefront somewhere in Europe. An unidentified woman walks in front of the store and another woman standing in the doorway of the building. The rugs are hanging from the ceiling and draped over chairs., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Ruins of a bombed-out stone building; Ruins of a bombed-out stone building in Spain. Several unidentified people are working at the base of the building. The building is at the edge of a large brick plaza., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Ruins of aqueducts; Ruins of aqueducts and possibly a citadel or fortress in Italy. A modern stone building with two trolley cars is in front of the ruins., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Ruins of the Colosseum; Ruins of the Colosseum. There are several rows of arches along each wall., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Seven unidentified men standing in front of Liberian Customs; Seven unidentified men standing in front of a temporary building setup for Liberian Customs in Monrovia. Three men are kneeling and the others are standing. All are looking forward with neutral expressions., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is covered with small spots.

: Several boats docked at a pier; Several boats docked at a pier in Liberia. One boat is named the Les Andelys. All the boats are medium size, likely for shipping and transport., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several boats in an open harbor; Several boats in an open harbor in Liberia. Several people are walking in the shallow waters far in the distance., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several buses approaching a large memorial; Several buses approaching a large memorial or museum somewhere in Europe. The building has several statues in front and on top, including a statue of a man riding a horse in front. The building is lined with large stone columns., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several children and adults standing between huts; Several children standing in front of a group of adults in between several huts in a rural Liberian village. The adult women are wearing headdresses. Several baskets are on the ground. The huts are covered with thatch rooves., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several children kneeling on an open plaza; Several children kneeling on an open plaza in the middle of a large brick building somewhere in Europe. The building walls are lined with arches. The plaza is covered with a garden and a single path., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several huts on the side of an open road; Several huts on the side of an open road in rural Liberia. The central hut is circular. The huts are in front of dense trees., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several huts on water; Several thatched roof huts on the edge of a body of water, likely in Monrovia. There are boats docked next to the buildings., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is covered with small spots.

: Several large concrete containers and a house; Several large concrete containers and a house in the middle of the jungle of Liberia., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several men spreading rocks across a plaza; Several men spreading rocks across a plaza, likely in Spain. The rocks are various colors and make a design. Several policemen and other people are standing around the plaza watching the men make the artwork., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several men spreading rocks across a plaza; Several men spreading rocks across a plaza, likely in Spain. The rocks are various colors and make a design. Several policemen and other people are standing around the plaza watching the men make the artwork., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several officials at a dedication ceremony; Several officials walking through a crowd of people during a dedication ceremony, likely in Monrovia. The man in the center of the photo in a dark suit is likely William Tubman. Large crowds of people are standing on both sides, watching Tubman., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is cut from a larger sheet with partial handwriting on the back.

: Several passenger boats; Several passenger boats travelling across a large body of water, possibly the Mediterranean Sea. A large mountain is visible through fog at the edge of the sea. A rocky shoreline is in the foreground., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several people on the deck of a ship; Several unidentified people on the deck of a ship looking down at a smaller motorboat approaching the larger ship. The ships are likely in waters near Liberia., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is cut from a larger sheet with partial handwriting on the back.

: Several small buildings on the edge of a pier; Several small buildings on the edge of a pier, likely in Liberia. A large corrugated roof extends along the side of the pier., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is underexposed.

: Several stone towers and walkways; Several stone towers and walkways at the Tower of London. Several people are walking between the towers. Moss is growing up the side of the towers., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Several tables and chairs on a stone patio; Several tables and chairs on a stone patio behind a large building, somewhere in Liberia. The building is made of white stone and has a well maintained garden. The patio is likely an outdoor dining area., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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