Harry E. Chrisman, former Liberal author and historian, donated a large collection of his writings, photographs, and other items to Liberal Memorial Library for the purpose of research. This database searches the contents of the Chrisman Collection.  
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CallNo: NC13-  
Descriptive Title: Something Going on in Liberal all the time   Type: Newspaper Clipping
Date of Origin: 1930s   Provenance:
Size: 8.5 x 11"   Condition: good
Text: This view of a parade in Liberal in the 30's - you can tell by noting the model of cars - indicates the town's position as a center of activities through the years. It gives one a good view of the business district along the 200 block on North Kansas then. Recognize the changes?
Misc Info: Cutline for book: This as Liberal's main street, Kansas Avenue, during a parade, not long after I was elected Mayor for my first term in 1931.
Subject: Liberal business district
newspaper clipping
1930s
Main Street
parade 		  Related to: 
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CallNo: P379-E1b  
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Descriptive Title: Harry and Catherine Chrisman in antique car   Type: Print
Date of Origin: 1974   Provenance:
Size: 5 x 7   Condition: excellent
Text: [front] MEADE COUNTY 1874 1974 [no text on back]
Misc Info: Photo is of Harry and Catherine Chrisman in antique automobile. The auto has Meade County 1874 1974 sign taped to the door. Harry is in drivers seat. His left hand is hanging down holding his hat. There are 2 women and a boy standing in front of a building behind the car. The building is huge with 2 windows and glass double doors. There is an air conditioner or swamp cooler box above the right door.
Subject: Harry Chrisman
Catherine Chrisman
parade
model T car
Meade, KS
Meade County
Scrapbook 		  Related to: 
Other: Plastic sleeve has a notation 71 p 27L B Photo has tape on top and bottom front. Photo is stained on right side front. Photo is stained brown on back.    
CallNo: P383-E1b  
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Descriptive Title: Harry and Catherine Chrisman in antique automobile   Type: Print
Date of Origin: 1974   Provenance:
Size: 5 1/16 x 7 1/16   Condition: excellent
Text: [front] MEADE COUNTY 1874 1974 [sign on door of auto]
Misc Info: Photo is of Harry and Catherine Chrisman sitting in an antique automobile. Harry is holding his arm up and his hat is in that hand. There is a huge building behind the auto. It has 2 windows and a double glass door. Above the door is an air conditioner or swamp cooler box.
Subject: Harry Chrisman
Catherine Chrisman
parade
model T car
Meade, KS
Meade County
Scrapbook 		  Related to: 
Other: Plastic sleeve has a notation 71 p. 27 D Photo has tape on top front. Photo is stained on front and back.    
CallNo: P486-B1a4  
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Descriptive Title: Mr. Hancock and man in automobile pulling trailer   Type: Print
Date of Origin:    Provenance:
Size: 4   Condition: excellent
Text: [no text on photo]
Misc Info: Photo is of an automobile and trailer. There are two men in the auto. They are in the street. Behind them is a building with ornate stairs and a sign that says [?] HOFBRAU. There are trees on the side of building.
Subject: Mr. Hancock
men
automobile
trailer
parade?
Little Trailer
Lonesome Trailer movie 		  Related to:  P487-B1a4
P488-B1a4
P489-B1a4
P501
P532
Other: same photo as P487-, P488-, and P489-    
CallNo: P487-B1a4  
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Descriptive Title: Mr. Hancock and man in automobile pulling trailer   Type: Print
Date of Origin:    Provenance:
Size: 4   Condition: excellent
Text: [no text on photo]
Misc Info: Photo is of an automobile and trailer. There are two men in the auto. They are in the street. Behind them is a building with ornate stairs and a sign that says [ADOLPHS] HOFBRAU. There are trees on the side of building.
Subject: Mr. Hancock
men
automobile
trailer
parade?
Little Trailer.
Lonesome trailer movie. 		  Related to:  P486-B1a4
P488-B1a4
P489-B1a4
P501
P532
Other: same photo as P486-, P488-, and P489-    
CallNo: P488-B1a4  
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Descriptive Title: Mr. Hancock and man in automobile pulling trailer   Type: Print
Date of Origin:    Provenance:
Size: 4   Condition: excellent
Text: [no text on photo]
Misc Info: Photo is of an automobile and trailer. There are two men in the auto. They are in the street. Behind them is a building with ornate stairs and a sign that says [ADOLPHS] HOFBRAU. There are trees on the side of building.
Subject: Mr. Hancock
men
automobile
trailer
parade?
Little Trailer
Lonesome trailer movie 		  Related to:  P486-B1a4
P487-B1a4
P489-B1a4
P501
P532
Other: same photo as P486-, P487-, and P489-    
CallNo: P489-B1a4  
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Descriptive Title: Mr. Hancock and man in automobile pulling trailer   Type: Print
Date of Origin:    Provenance:
Size: 4   Condition: excellent
Text: [no text on photo]
Misc Info: Photo is of an automobile and trailer. There are two men in the auto. They are in the street. Behind them is a building with ornate stairs and a sign that says [ADOLPHS] HOFBRAU. There are trees on the side of building.
Subject: Mr. Hancock
men
automobile
trailer
parade?
Little Trailer
Lonesome trailer movie 		  Related to:  P486-B1a4
P487-B1a4
P488-B1a4
P501
P532
Other: same photo as P486-, P487-, and P488-    
CallNo: P490-E1b  
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Descriptive Title: Wagon Progress   Type: Print
Date of Origin: Prior to 1948   Provenance:
Size: 5 1/16 x 7   Condition: excellent
Text: [front] [on wagon] 18th CENTURY WAGON PROGRESS MADE BY C E HANCOCK 45 ; [on buildings] ALLEY GRILL ; Rexall DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS [back of photo] Made by C. E. Hancock. Aztec, N. Mexico.
Misc Info: Photo is of Hancock's wood wagon and horse team. It is on a trailer. There is a boy and possibly a girl in the seat of wagon. There are people lining the street on both sides. Looks like the corner of Kansas Ave and 2nd Street in Liberal, Kansas.
Subject: Wagon
parade
C. E. Hancock
Liberal, Ks.? 		  Related to: 
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CallNo: P501-B1a4  
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Descriptive Title: Mr. Hancock and man in automobile pulling trailer   Type: Print
Date of Origin:    Provenance:
Size: 8 x 10 1/16   Condition: good
Text: [front] A [A is circled] ; 7" [with red lines across the bottom] ; [ADOLPHS] HOFBRAU [back] A [A is circled and crossed out] ; 15 [15 is x'ed out] - C ; Golden West Nov. 1965 [Golden West Nov. 1965 is crossed out] ; Make 5 Prints 4 x 5 ; 74 ; 27-8 ; Return Photo to HARRY E. CHRISMAN 10245 W. 14th Ave. Denver, Colo. 80215 ; [back has lines drawn on]
Misc Info: Photo is of 2 men in small automobile. The auto has a little trailer behind it. They are in the street in front of an ornate building with stairs leading up to the door. There are trees in the right background.
Subject: Mr. Hancock
men
automobile
trailer
parade?
Little Trailer.
Lonesome trailer movie 		  Related to:  P487-B1a4
P488-B1a4
P489-B1a4
P532
Other: Photo has tape and tape tear mark on top back. Photo is stained on back.