Historic Documents

Historic Documents contains hundreds of documents covering the most significant events of each year from 1972 to present. These documents range from presidential speeches, international agreements, and Supreme Court decisions to U.S. governmental reports, scientific findings, and cultural discussions.

 

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Cathay Williams: Buffalo Soldier

Thu, Jan 9 2020
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Bridge Community Room
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Discover the story of Cathay Williams, the only documented female Buffalo Soldier, and learn about her service in the 38th U.S. Infantry from 1866 to 1868.
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Archiver: How Missouri History Sounded

Wed, Jan 29 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Woodneath Storytime Barn
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Listen and discuss a podcast showcasing Kansas City regional stories as originally broadcast by KMBC radio in the mid-twentieth century and now archived in the Marr Sound Archives at the University of
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Archiver: How Missouri History Sounded

Mon, Jan 13 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Independence Community Rooms 1 and 2
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Listen and discuss a podcast showcasing Kansas City regional stories as originally broadcast by KMBC radio in the mid-20th century and now archived in the Marr Sound Archives at the University of Miss
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Titanic

Wed, Jan 22 2020
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodneath Community Hall 1 and 2
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Join Barbara Hughes as she portrays Mrs. Mahala Douglas and brings the events of April 14-15, 1912, and the sinking of the Titanic, to life through first-person accounts and stories.
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