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Title: Cookingham at desk
Description: L. Perry Cookingham at desk in city managers office reading into microphone.
Date Published: October 6, 1958
Collection: L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Title: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 34
Description: Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Six image positions are blank. Image 1: President William Tubman holding a bible with a group of other dignitaries. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos with white bowties. Several officials have medals hanging from jackets and around their necks. Tubman is standing in front of a microphone on the left while the man on the right is speaking. Image 2: President Tubman holding a bible while another official is kissing it. They are standing in front of a group of dignitaries. They are all wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. Several officials have medals hanging from jackets and around their necks. Tubman is standing in front of a microphone on the left. Image 3: An unidentified dignitary signing a document in front of a group of officials. They are all wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. The dignitary in front is also wearing a sash. Image 4: President Tubman standing with a group of dignitaries next to a table with a large microphone. Tubman is standing in front of a chair with a large, ornate wooden back. A Liberian flag is on the desk. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. Several men are wearing medals on their jackets. Image 5: President Tubman shaking hands with a dignitary in front of a group of officials. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. Tubman is standing on the right and smiling while he leans forward. He is holding white gloves in his other hand. Image 6: President Tubman looking over papers with another dignitary. They are standing in front of a group of officials. Everyone is wearing black tuxedos and white bowties. Tubman is standing on the right. Both men are looking down and Tubman has his hand on the papers.
Date Published: January 1952
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 50
Description: Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: President William Tubman talking with an unidentified woman. They are sitting behind a table covered with glasses, bottles, and a small vase of flowers. Image 2-4: Vice-President William Richard Tolbert drinking and speaking with an unidentified man. Tolbert is smiling and pouring drinks for people. President Tubman and Speaker of the House Richard Abrom Henries are sitting in the back against the wall. Image 5: President Tubman walking with a small crowd of people toward an event. Tubman is wearing a circular straw hat and is smoking a small cigar. Several men wearing military uniforms are walking with the crowd. Image 6: Two musicians playing xylophones at the front of a small crowd. The musicians are wearing the instruments on ropes around their necks and are looking forward while playing. The crowd is filled with people wearing traditional West African clothes. Image 7: Two women dressing and talking in a room. One woman is standing and putting on a dress and traditional West African garments. There is a table covered in glasses next to the women. Image 8: Two unidentified men sitting and drinking in a room. The man on the left is holding a cigarette and looking to the side. Image 9: Tolbert speaking with a man who is sitting and holding a cigar. Tolbert is looking down and holding a package in his hands. Image 10 & 11: President Tubman speaking with an unidentified man. Tubman is standing on the left and is smoking a cigar. The man on the right is holding a glass and a hat. Image 12: President Tubman speaking with a group of people around a table covered in bottles and glasses. Tubman is standing and holding a cigar. A woman is standing on the left, wearing a plaid dress and head wrap.
Date Published: January 1952
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 06
Description: Three columns of printed negative strips with images from Inaugural Ceremonies for the Liberian President. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: Liberian President William Tubman receiving dignitaries. A man is reading a letter to Tubman who is standing with both hands on his hips. Everyone is dressed in tuxedos. Image 2: President Tubman receiving dignitaries. A man is reading a letter to Tubman and standing in front of several other dignitaries wearing tuxedos and military uniforms. Tubman is holding a cigar and listening to the man speak. Image 3: President Tubman receiving dignitaries. A man standing on the right is reading a letter to Tubman who is standing in the center. Everyone is wearing tuxedos and Tubman has medals hanging from his jacket. Image 4: Soldiers marching in formation along a road. President Tubman is standing with a group of dignitaries on the sidewalk watching the soldiers. Crowds are standing in building entrances on the other side of the street watching the soldiers as well. Image 5: A military band marching in formation along a road. President Tubman is standing with a group of dignitaries on the sidewalk watching the band. Crowds are standing in building entrances on the other side of the street watching the band as well. Image 6: A military band is standing in formation and playing while a group of dignitaries walks in front of them. The dignitaries are wearing tuxedoes and top hats. A man in military dress uniform is standing in front of the band watching the dignitaries. Image 7 & 8: A group of dignitaries are walking down the street. The dignitaries are wearing tuxedoes and military dress uniforms. They are escorted by soldiers down the street. Another group of soldiers stands at attention in front of onlookers standing in building entrances along the sidewalk. Image 9: A group of soldiers stands at attention in the street facing a group of dignitaries standing on the sidewalk. The dignitaries are dressed in tuxedos and military uniforms. The dignitaries in uniform are saluting the soldiers in the street. The others are holding their hats on their chests. A group of onlookers are standing in the entrance of a building on the other side of the street. Image 10: A group of dignitaries in front of soldiers (out of the photo). The dignitaries are wearing tuxedos and military uniforms. The dignitaries in uniform are saluting and the others are holding their hats on their chests. One soldier is standing on the left and is also saluting. Image 11: A man in a tuxedo and top hat walking out of a car parked near a building entrance. The car doors are being opened by a soldier and man in military dress uniform. Another car is approaching from behind. Image 12: Overhead shot of dock scene at the Port of Monrovia. The ships, Markelo and African Pilot, are docked in background. Another transport ship is being unloaded in front. Dock workers are walking on and off the ship. One man is standing on the pier next to a dolly.
Date Published: January 1952
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 74
Description: Three columns of printed negative strips with images from a US armed forces visit. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: A group of Liberian soldiers standing around a table with a US Marine examining various firearms. The soldiers are on a pier with many other people walking around. Image 2-4: Various images of a US Marine demonstrating firearms on a table. The marine is surrounded by Liberian soldiers looking at the demonstration and examining the firearms themselves. Two large rifles are displayed on the table. The marine and soldiers are on a pier in front of a US military vessel with soldiers standing along the railings. Image 5 & 6: Various images of a Liberian soldier examining a rocket launcher with the help of a US Marine. The marine is talking and explaining the equipment that the Liberian is holding over his shoulders. The soldiers are standing on a pier next to a large US military vessel with soldiers standing along the railings. Image 7 & 8: Various photos of US Marines and Liberian soldiers standing in groups along a pier demonstrating various firearms. A large US military vessel is docked alongside the pier with soldiers standing along the railings. Image 9: A man and woman wearing civilian clothes, standing on a pier next to a group of Liberian soldiers looking at firearms being demonstrated by US Marines. The soldiers are standing next to a large US military vessel with soldiers standing along the railings. The civilians are looking forward and smiling. Image 10-12: Various images of a Liberian soldier holding a flame thrower while a US Marine explains the equipment. A man wearing a military uniform is standing on the right and a second Liberian soldier is standing on the left. The marine is talking directly to the soldier holding the flame thrower.
Date Published: January 1952
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: Matt Dennis with children
Description: Matt Dennis kneeling next to a playpen in a yard outside with his two children. Dennis is handing a block to one of the children seated in the playpen. The other child is standing in the corner holding a stuffed animal.
Date Published: No date; likely between 1951 and 1955
Collection: Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Title: Les Baxter conducting
Description: Les Baxter looking down and holding his hands up while conducting a recording session. Several unidentified singers are behind Baxter holding music and looking ahead.
Date Published: No date; likely between 1951 and 1955
Collection: Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Title: Cliff Leeman in San Francisco
Description: Cliff Leeman standing on a street in San Francisco, California; a sign reading "Dragon Lady" visible behind him.
Date Published: March 1964
Collection: Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Title: Council Party for LPC
Description: Table set with palm fronds and candles full of people for City Council's farewell party for L. Perry Cookingham.
Date Published: 1959
Collection: L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Title: Richard Bolling at an official's residence
Description: Richard Bolling standing with a group of unidentified people at an Egyptian official's residence in Cairo. Bolling is standing third from left, smiling, and looking forward.
Date Published: 1954
Collection: Richard W. Bolling Collection

Title: Richard Bolling on camelback at Giza
Description: Richard Bolling on camelback with three unidentified officials. The four men are sitting on saddles in front of the Sphinx and a Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. Two men are standing and holding lead ropes for the camels.
Date Published: 1954
Collection: Richard W. Bolling Collection

Title: Leon and Orchid Jordan at an event
Description: "Rev" Juanita, Orchid Jordan, Ramona, Paula, Leon Jordan sitting at a table at an event. Leon is sitting on the right, closest to the camera, and Orchids is sitting on the left, farthest from the camera. Everyone is smiling and wearing formal clothes. The table has plates and glassware. Other tables with people are in the background.
Date Published: February 12, 1955
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: L. Perry Cookingham riding in street car
Description: L. Perry Cookingham in Bolo Tie riding in street car.
Date Published: June 23, 1957
Collection: L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Title: Buck Clayton speaking with fans in France
Description: Buck Clayton dining with drummer Gérard "Dave" Pochonet and two fans on his trip to France.
Date Published: 1953
Collection: Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Title: An unidentified man standing in front of a car
Description: An unidentified man standing in front of a car in Liberia. The man is wearing a light colored shirt and wide brimmed hat.
Date Published: No date; likely between 1947 and 1952
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: Joseph Redmond and Gordon MacRae at the KMBC station
Description: Joseph Redmond and Gordon MacRae at the KMBC station at 11th and Central in Kansas City, Mo.
Date Published: Summer 1959
Collection: Joseph K. Redmond, Jr. Collection

Title: Playing trumpet with singer
Description: Buck Clayton playing trumpet with a singer, likely Helen Humes, in New York.
Date Published: No date; likely between 1951 and 1960
Collection: Wilbur "Buck" Clayton Collection

Title: Portrait of Les W. Kricher
Description: Portrait of Les W. Kricher, a detective with the Kansas City police. Kircher is looking forward with a neutral expression. He is wearing a suit and black tie.
Date Published: No date; likely between 1955 and 1960
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: Small sail boats docked
Description: Small sail boats docked on a stone pier, likely in Italy. The boats are white and are only big enough for a couple people. A man is sitting next to a pole and stalls on the pier.
Date Published: 1952
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: Warehouses and buildings on a pier
Description: Warehouses and buildings on a pier in Dakar, Senegal (indicated on back of photo). The pier is photographed from a ship and a large metal chain railing is in the foreground of the photo.
Date Published: December 1947
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: Crowd at opening ceremonies
Description: Large group of people standing in front of tollbooths waiting to cross the Paseo Bridge on foot during its grand opening.
Date Published: August 13, 1954
Collection: L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Title: An unidentified man in front of a large fountain
Description: An unidentified man standing in front of a large fountain with statues in the style of ancient Greek figures. A large ornate building, possibly a cathedral, is behind the fountain.
Date Published: 1952
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

Title: L. Perry Cookingham in Western wear
Description: L. Perry Cookingham in Western wear, horses in background.
Date Published: No date; likely between 1941 and 1959
Collection: L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Title: Walter Cassel in "New Moon"
Description: Walter Cassel in costume and stage make up for the production of New Moon.
Date Published: August 1953
Collection: L. Perry Cookingham Collection

Title: A large stone statue of a man wearing robes and holding a sword
Description: A large stone statue of a man wearing robes and holding a sword in front of a large church somewhere in Europe. The building has a row of large columns. Illegible Latin words are engraved in the base of the statue.
Date Published: 1952
Collection: Leon M. Jordan Collection

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