Journal-Post Photographs | KC History - Missouri Valley Special Collections

The Kansas City Journal-Post came into existence in 1928 when the Kansas City Journal and the Kansas City Post merged. The paper ceased publication in the 1940s, at which time they apparently sold various items. In 1998 Richard Zeldin donated about 400 glass negatives that he said his grandmother had purchased at that sale. Prints were made from the best negatives courtesy of the Friends of the Library. This digital collection of some of the prints showcase sports figures, numerous celebrities, aerial views, aviation, and the Bennett bridge game murder trial.

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Actor in Costume

Actor seated in a chair, dressed in a Shakespearean costume.

1920 (year approximate)

Actress Estelle Taylor

Actress Estelle Taylor applying make-up in front of a mirror.

1930 (year approximate)

Aerial View 11th and Baltimore

Aerial view looking southwest from 11th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Shows Kansas City Club under construction and Convention Hall.

1925

Aerial View of 26th and Broadway

Aerial view looking northeast from 26th Street and Broadway Boulevard. Included in view are Union Station and Penn Valley Park.

1920 (year approximate)

Aerial View of Airport and Airfield

Aerial view of unidentified airport and airfield.

1930 (year approximate)

Aerial View of Blue River Industrial Area

Aerial view of the industrial area along what appears to be the Blue River

1920 (year approximate)

Aerial View of Columbus Park with Funeral Procession

Aerial view of the Columbus Park neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. The area in view ranges from Charlotte Street on the left hand side of the image to Gillis Street on the right, and from 4th Street at the top of the image to Pacific Street at the bottom. The image shows an apparent funeral procession down Campbell Street to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

1934 (year approximate)

Aerial View of Plane and Pilot

Aerial view of an airplane pilot standing in cockpit, possibly performing an stunt, flying above an industrial area and river.

1930 (year approximate)

Aerial View of Rural Areas

Aerial view of unidentified rural location.

1930 (year approximate)

Aerial View of Signboard Hill

Aerial view looking northeast from Signboard Hill. The view includes the Journal Post Building, Coca Cola Building, General Hospital, and Hotel Plaza.

1920 (year approximate)

Aerial View of Union Station

Aerial view from west side of Union Station, looking east. Rahe's Auto and Tractor School in in view on upper left.

1920 (year approximate)

Aerial View of Van Brunt Blvd

Aerial view looking north along Van Brunt Boulevard; shows Northeast High School, located at 415 Van Brunt Boulevard and Budd Park.

1920 (year approximate)

Aged Woman

An older woman in a coat and glasses standing outdoors in front of a building.

1930 (year approximate)

Aimee Semple MacPherson Hutton

Portrait of evangelist Aimee Semple MacPherson Hutton and her husband, David Hutton, sitting on a couch.

1932 (year approximate)

Aimee Semple MacPherson Hutton

Potrait of evangelist Aimee Semple MacPherson Hutton and her husband, David Hutton.

1932 (year approximate)

Airport Scene

View of bleachers and tent at an unidentified airport, probably Municipal Airport. Appears to be preparations for an airshow or other event. A hanger in the distance has a sign that reads "Saunders Fly It Yourself System."

1930 (year approximate)

Amelia Earhart

Aviator Amelia Earhart casually sitting in a chair, her knees doubled up beneath her, at the Hotel Baltimore. Earhart was in Kansas City to give a lecture at the Grand Avenue Temple on “Flying for Fun.” The event was sponsored by the Women’s City Club.

1933-10-17

Andrew Jackson Statue at Courthouse

Jackson County Courthouse and Andrew Jackson statue, located on southeast corner of 12th and Oak streets.

1930 (year approximate)

Annie Chambers' Brothel

The entrance to Annie Chambers' house of prostitution, on the corner of 3rd and Wyandotte streets, has an Oriental design.

1930 (year approximate)

Art Jarrett

Singer and musician Art Jarrett (right, holding a guitar case) poses with another man in a parking lot.

1930 (year approximate)

Artillery Cannon

Uniformed men with wide brimmed hats in a field firing a cannon.

1920 (year approximate)

Automobile Accident

Damaged vehicle lying in a ditch in a wooded area. A signed tacked to the tree above reads "To The Races" with a pointing arrow.

1920 (year approximate)

Automobile Headlight and Reflection

Close-up view of a chrome headlight showing the reflection of a passing streetcar, bicyclist, and buildings.

1920 (year approximate)

Aviator Art Goebel

Aviator Art Goebel and another man standing outside of the Art Goebel School of Flying at Municipal Airport.

1930 (year approximate)

Aviator Roscoe Turner

Aviator Roscoe Turner in cockpit of plane shaking hands with unidentified man. An African American male standing nearby.

1930 (year approximate)