Leon M. Jordan Collection

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unidentified man sleeping on a chair
An unidentified man sleeping on a striped cushioned chair in the corner of a room. Another man's legs are laying on a chair in front., January 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man sleeping on a chair
An unidentified man sleeping on a cushioned chair next to a small table. The man is wearing a white shirt and black tie., January 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man speaking
An unidentified man speaking to three unidentified people outdoors. The man is holding papers and looking down while talking. He is wearing a light colored suit., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man standing and addressing a group of women
An unidentified man standing and addressing a group of women sitting around an outdoor dining table, likely in Liberia. The man is wearing a suit and tie. The women are sitting in large wooden chairs., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man standing and addressing a group of women
An unidentified man standing and addressing a group of women sitting around an outdoor dining table, likely in Liberia. The man is wearing a suit and tie. The women are sitting in large wooden chairs., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man standing by a barrel
An unidentified man standing by a barrel in front of a thatched roof garage in a rural area of Liberia. The man is wearing sunglasses, holding a cigarette, and looking forward., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man standing by a car
An unidentified man standing next to a car in Liberia. The man is wearing a large striped robe and looking forward., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man standing in front of a car
An unidentified man standing in front of a car in Liberia. The man is wearing a light colored shirt and wide brimmed hat., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man standing on a dirt airfield
An unidentified man standing on a dirt airfield, likely James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. A single propeller plane is on the other side of the field in the back. The man is wearing a light colored t-shirt and glasses., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man walking down a street
An unidentified man walking down a street in Monrovia during a parade. The man is wearing a military uniform. A group of people stand on the end of the street watching him and likely other people taking part in a parade., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is underexposed.
unidentified man walking through a plaza
An unidentified man walking through a plaza in front of an ornate stone building and fountain somewhere in Europe. A large staircase behind the fountain goes up to the building entrance. The building entrances have columns and ornate relief sculptures., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man wearing a dark robe
An unidentified man wearing a dark robe and standing next to a corrugated wall, somewhere in Liberia. The man is looking forward with a neutral expression., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man wearing a suit
An unidentified man wearing a suit walking down the street in Liberia with several other men in suits, likely at an Inaugural Ceremony for the Liberian President. The man is wearing a button with an image of President William Tubman. Soldiers are standing on both sides of the street., No date; likely January 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified man, possibly Leon Jordan
An unidentified man, possibly Leon Jordan, standing on a city sidewalk somewhere in Liberia. The awning of a large building is on the left., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified person lying on the ground
An unidentified person lying on the ground in front of a stone wall around a building, likely in Monrovia., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified white man with a gun in a holster
An unidentified white man standing in front of a group of young black men in a rural area of Liberia. The man in front is wearing sunglasses and a gun in a holster on his belt., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified woman and little girl
An unidentified woman and little girl in the yard outside an unidentified residence. The woman is kneeling next to the girl. Both are looking forward and smiling. The woman is wearing a white dress and holding a purse., No date; likely between 1961 and 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is overexposed.
unidentified woman and man on a sofa
An unidentified woman, possibly Orchid Jordan, sitting next to an unidentified man on a sofa. Both are looking forward and smiling. The woman is wearing a floral dress and the man is wearing a striped tie., No date; likely between 1955 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is overexposed.
unidentified woman and man standing in front of a hut
An unidentified woman and man standing in front of a thatched roof hut in rural Liberia. The woman is wearing white pants and a head wrap, and is smiling. The man is wearing a white shirt., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified woman assembling an unidentified object
An unidentified woman somewhere in Europe assembling an unidentified object, possibly a bunch of small wooden dowels hanging from a single string. The wooden sticks are various colors and all the same length., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified woman bending down
An unidentified woman bending down in front of a tree on a lawn in Liberia. A truck is driving on the road behind the tree., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified woman between two unidentified men and a small dog
An unidentified woman standing between two unidentified men and a small dog in Liberia. The woman is smiling and looking forward while men look down at the dog. The photo contains possible multiple exposures., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified woman carrying a basket
An unidentified woman carrying a basket on her head in Liberia. The woman is walking down a road in front of thatched roof huts., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified woman in front of a building
An unidentified woman standing in front of a building in Liberia with several men sitting around the entrance. The woman is wearing a light colored dress 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.
unidentified woman in front of the Tower of London
An unidentified woman pushing a baby in a stroller in an open lot in front of the Tower of London. The woman is wearing a patterned dress. An iron fence stands around the lot., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified woman in military uniform with an unidentified man
An unidentified woman in military uniform standing with an unidentified man in a crowd in front of a building in Liberia. The man and woman 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., Photo is grainy.
unidentified woman next to a boy
An unidentified woman, possibly Orchid Jordan, standing next to a naked boy on a dirt road in Liberia. Another woman is walking behind them. Two thatched roof huts are in the background., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
unidentified woman on the beach
An unidentified woman sitting on the beach in Liberia. She is wearing a light colored dress and pearl necklace and smiling., 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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