Tan colored photo album cover with "Arthur B. Church / Christmas 1943" inscribed on lower left of cover. Vertical ., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Frank Crosby [Bob Vandemtes]. Crosby facing his left at 45-degree angle from camera looking down and further to left. Wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie. Hair parted on his right. Blinds on light colored wall in background. Handwritten note and signature on bottom: "To Arthur Church from Bob Vandemtes.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Little Shoe and her Cowboy Sweethearts group portrait. Clock wise from top: Wayne Raney with harmonica in dark pinstriped suit with plaid shirt; Ralph Gavin (?) with accordion in dark suit with white shirt and dark bow tie; Little Shoe without an instrument but wearing medium-toned vest, white shirt, horse brooch, and light colored cowboy hat hanging from neck; Charles Dial with guitar in dark pinstriped suit, white shirt, and dark bow tie. All facing camera and smiling. Handwritten notes and signatures from top: "your very best old friend / Wayne Raney", "I think you a swell fellow / Ralph Gavin (?)", I'll just say thanks for having such a swell radio station / "Little Shoe", and "Luck to you / Charlie Dial.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Full body portrait of Don Ramon. Ramon standing behind and to the left of KMBC microphone. Holding Martin & Co. guitar. Wearing light colored suit with dark trim, white shirt and dark tie. Right hand thumb and fingers on strings. Left hand holding chord. Facing camera and smiling. Handwritten note and signature on bottom: "Seasons Greeting" to A.B.C. / "Don Ramon.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Waist-up portrait of John Cameron Swayze. Swayze sitting behind KMBC microphone and facing his left at 30-degree angle away from camera. Wearing medium-toned suit, medium-toned shirt, and dark tie. Arms resting on table, around microphone with paper in hands. Facing camera and smiling. Handwritten note and signature across bottom: "It doesn't seem as if this is 4th Yuletide since I "joined up." All best wishes. / John Cameron Swayze.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Dorothy [unknown surname] facing her right at 90-degree angle from camera with head turned toward camera. Wearing dark dress with white trim and white fabric flower. Short waved hair and wire rimmed glasses. Handwritten note and signature on bottom: "Love and Best Wishes / for the holiday season / Dorothy / 12/25/43." Photography studio embossing in lower left corner: "Bert's Studio / Kansas City, MO.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Promotional portrait of Herby Kratoska. Kratoska leaning on white picket fence holding banjo. Wearing plaid pants, plaid shirt with white scarf around collar, and white boater hat. Right hand holding banjo. Left hand holding small flower with leaves against cheek. Kratoska looking to left of camera and smiling. Handwritten note and signature on bottom left: "The very best of everything and good wishes for all that I best for you - Herby Kratoska.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of KMBC transmitter chief Roy Barron wearing light colored button-up shirt. Facing his left at 30-degree angle away from camera with head turned at toward camera. Handwritten note and signature at bottom: "A Merry Christmas / Ray.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Promotional portrait of Bob Crawford. Crawford standing behind and to the right of microphone. Wearing light colored shirt with dark trim, patterned scarf around neck, and white cowboy hat. Looking to the right of camera with mouth open as if singing. Handwritten note and signature at bottom: "Merry Christmas to a great boss / Bob Crawford.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of KMBC Talent Bureau Director James McConnell. McConnell facing his right away from camera at 45-degree angle with head turned to his left towards camera. Looking to left of camera and smiling. Wearing medium-toned suit, white shirt, and plaid tie. Handwritten note and signature at bottom: "Six years (?) is such a short time to work here / Jimmie." Photographer's signature in lower left corner: "Bert's K.C.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Portrait of "Colorado" Pete. Pete standing on artificial grass in front of white wall with right foot on rock. Wearing light colored cowboy hat, light shirt with dark trim, dark scarf around collar, and dark chaps with "Colorado Pete" embroidered on left leg. Pete facing camera with hands on hips and smiling. Handwritten note and signature vertically along left edge: "To one I owe much for my success in radio, and admire for his success as a builder of dine things, A.B.C. (my boss) / "Colorado" Pete.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Caroline Ellis. Ellis sitting and facing her right at 45-degree angle away from camera with head turned toward camera and smiling. Wearing dark jacket, white ruffled scarf, flying duck brooch, and Pince-nez glasses. White background. Handwritten note and signature at top left corner: "To the one who for nearly eleven years has guided my life into very pleasant places. Thanks \u2013 Arthur / Caroline." Small number 5 written on bottom left corner. Photographer's signature in lower right corner: "Maurice Seymour.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Publicity portrait of The Texas Rangers. Eight members on set with artificial grass and mountain scene backdrop. Top from center: Bob Crawford standing with left leg propped up on furniture, Edward "Tookie" Cronenbold seated in rattan chair with legs crossed, "Dave" May Rod (Roderick May) behind Cronenbold with chin resting on hand, Herb "Herby" Kratoska standing with guitar in playing position, Paul "Monty" Sells kneeling in front of Kratoska with accordion, Gomer "Tenderfoot" Cool sitting on floor in front with violin, Fran "Irish" Mahaney sitting in tree branch rocking chair with left leg over arm rest, and Clarence Hartman with cigarette in mouth standing with double bass in playing position. All wearing match outfits of dark pants with light trim, light shirts with dark trim, and light cowboy hats. All looking at other members; none looking at camera. Signatures on or near each member except for Sells and Cool., Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Publicity portrait of Linda Weaver. Weaver sitting with torso turned to her left at 45-degree angle from camera with head turned toward camera and smiling. Wearing plaid dress and sitting with guitar in playing position. Light background with tree silhouette. Handwritten note and signature on guitar body: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year / "Linda Weaver.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Publicity portrait of Sue & Millie. White picket fence prop in foreground. Sue on left in white shirt and plain vest holding Martin and Co. guitar with thin rope strap. Handwritten note and signature on guitar body: "A Merry Xmas / Sue." Millie on right in matching white shirt and plaid vest holding Kay mandolin. Handwritten note and signature on fence: "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year / Millie.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Publicity portrait of Louisiana Lou. Lou seated facing camera, smiling, and holding guitar. Right arm resting on guitar body. Wearing medium-toned button-up dress. Light background with field silhouette. Handwritten note and signature in upper right corner: "A Merry Merry Christmas to my boss, The best one I've ever found. / Louisiana Lou.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of KMBC's continuity editor Russell Culver in white shirt against white background facing his left at 45-degree angle from camera and looking in to camera. Handwritten note and signature on bottom left corner: "Merry Christmas / wish I knew my ABCs better / Russell Culver." Photographer's signature in lower right corner: "Berkeley 37.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of KMBC's studio supervisor Ken Krahl in dark suit, light shirt, dark striped tie, and glasses looking in to camera. Hair parted on his left. Taken in room without backdrop. Handwritten note and signature in lower right corner: "Gratefully / Ken.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Frank Mandacina in dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie against dark background. Facing his right away from camera at 45-degree angle, head turned towards camera, and smiling. Handwritten note and signature in lower right corner of photo: "A Merry Christmas / Frank." Gratefully / Ken." Photography studio embossing in lower left corner: "Bert's Studio / Kansas City, MO.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Fran Heyser in dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie against white background. Facing his right away from camera at 45-degee angle, head turned to his left, and looking further left past camera. Hair parted on his left. Handwritten note and signature in lower right corner of photo: "Thirteen years ago I thought he was a swell boss / Today I know he is The Best / Fran.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Mark Smith in dark three piece suit, white shirt, and dark tie against light background. Facing his left at a 30-degree angle from camera with head turned toward camera and looking to the right of camera. Hair parted on his left. Handwritten note and signature above shoulder on right edge: "Dear Arthur / They asked for it! / Mark.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Ray Moler in dark suit, white shirt, and dark striped tie against dark background. Facing his right with head turned towards camera and looking in to camera. Hair parted on his left. Handwritten note and signature on lower right: "The best of everything to the very best \u2013 ABC. / Ray Moler / 12-25-43." Photography studio embossing in lower right corner: "Bert's Studio / Kansas City, MO.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of KMBC executive secretary Mildred Whiting in dark dress with white lace trim against dark background. Facing her right with head turned toward camera and looking in to camera. Wearing glasses and large round earrings. Handwritten note and signature on lower right: "Seasons Greeting / Mildred / 43.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Erle Smith in dark striped suit, white shirt, and dark tie against dark background. Seated behind KMBC microphone, holding stack of papers, looking to the right of the camera, and smiling. Hands partially visible in foreground. Handwritten note and signature in lower right corner: "Another Xmas and the same old wish \u2013 the best of everything / Erle Smith.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Hughart Moler in dark striped suit and white shirt against dotted wall. Hair parted on his left. Seated facing forward and looking in to camera. Signature in lower right corner., Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Helen Charles in dark jacket, polka-dotted shirt, light hat, large earrings, and lapel pin against light background. Seated facing her right, head turned, and looking in to camera. Handwritten note and signature on left: "Merry Christmas! Mr. Church / Helen Charles.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of Richard "Bob" Riley in dark jacket, white shirt, striped tie, and glasses seated against dark background and behind KMBC microphone. Wearing glasses and holding stack of papers. Facing forward and looking in to camera. Left hand partially visible. Handwritten note and signature across lower right: "Season's Greetings and very best wishes to a right good "Boss" / Richard "Bob" Riley / 12/25/43.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Headshot of George E. Halley in dark suit, white shirt, and polka dotted tie against light background. Wearing wire rimmed glasses and has flower on lapel. Facing to his right at 45-degree angle from camera, head turned to his left, and looking further to left past camera. Handwritten note and signature along lower left: "To Arthur / With (?) Good Wishes / George / 1943." Photographer's signature on lower left corner: "Bert's K.C.", Approximately 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
