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Smelt Money #12

Twelfth issue of Smelt Money, a zine circulated in Lawrence and Topeka between 1996-1999, featuring poetry from local Lawrence writers. Smelt Money had no formal publication routine, unlike several other zines circulated during this time.

Smelt Money #3

Third issue of Smelt Money, a zine circulated in Lawrence and Topeka between 1996-1999, featuring poetry from local Lawrence writers. Smelt Money had no formal publication routine, unlike several other zines circulated during this time.

Smelt Money #6

Sixth issue of Smelt Money, a zine circulated in Lawrence and Topeka between 1996-1999, featuring poetry from local Lawrence writers. Smelt Money had no formal publication routine, unlike several other zines circulated during this time.

Smelt Money #8

Eighth issue of Smelt Money, a zine circulated in Lawrence and Topeka between 1996-1999, featuring poetry from local Lawrence writers. Smelt Money had no formal publication routine, unlike several other zines circulated during this time.

Sonic Youth Japanese Tour T-Shirt

White Sonic Youth 'Dirty Japan' t-shirt with yellow-haired space cadets on the front of the shirt, wearing blue and red jumpsuits and holding guns, standing in front of a swirling red mass. On the back of the t-shirt are the words ' Sonic Youth'…

Souvenir Postcard from Rowland's College Book Store

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Souvenir Postcard from Rowland's College Book Store. Postcard is titled "Jayhawk Prosperity Card" and has novelty categories to be filled out. Dated July 22, 1936 and signed by Edith. Sent to Edward J. Koch in Wheatland, Iowa. Postmarked July 23,…

Souvenir Postcard of Lawrence

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Souvenir postcard of Lawrence, Kansas. On the front is an image of a man in a top hat smoking a cigar being escorted by a police officer on either side of him, the police uniforms are colored in blue. On a red background, "I May Stay In This Town…

Souvenir Postcard of the University of Kansas

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Souvenir postcard of the University of Kansas. On the front along the right side is a cutout photograph of a man holding a small stove, a blue and red banner with "K.U." printed in black Old English is to the left. Above the banner "Had a hot time…

Spring into Summer poster

A concert poster the Spring Into Summer event, featuring performances from The Phantastics, Hush Machine, Stitch81Classic, Approach, and the Boogaloo Odyssey. This poster was designed by Tanner Spreer, a graphic design artist, Lawrence local, and…

Statement of Objectives of the Lawrence Public Library, 1963

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A statement from the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors of the objectives of the library. It outlines the dedication of the library to serving the community and providing useful services and reliable information.

Stenhouse & Sanders' Lawrence City Directory, 1875-6: A Complete Directory of the Inhabitants, Institutions, Incorporated Companies, Manufacturing Establishments, Business, Business Firms, Etc., Etc.

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A city directory for Lawrence, Kansas, for 1875-1876, copied from an original held by the Lawrence Public Library and excluding advertisements. Includes an alphabetical listing of businesses, including names of business owner(s) and location, and…

Swede Check to Railway and Light Co. from Wilson's Billiard Parlor

Peach-colored check with the word 'Swede' printed top and center, addressed and signed by Clarence Wilson from Swede's Pool Hall to the Railway Light + Co. The check is written for twenty-one dollars and twenty-four cents. The printed date is 1914.…

Teresa Hernandez Schwartz La Yarda Interview

Teresa Hernandez Schwartz lived with her parents in Lawrence's La Yarda neighborhood. Teresa was interviewed by Nora Murphy on October 6, October 13, and November 14, 2019, as part of an oral history project to document the La Yarda and…

The Ants concert poster

A concert poster for The Ants, designed by Tanner Spreer, a graphic design artist, Lawrence local, and band member of Psychic Heat. This poster was printed on a risograph, an alternative to silk-screen printing that allows designers to create…

The Bando Boys concert poster

A concert poster for The Bando Boys, designed by Tanner Spreer, a graphic design artist, Lawrence local, and band member of Psychic Heat. This poster was printed on a risograph, an alternative to silk-screen printing that allows designers to create…

The Lawrence Journal-World Arts Feature on The Raven, 1987.

Arts feature on the opening of the Raven Bookstore, with the headline 'Lawrence women seek life of crime -- in books.' Pat Kehde (left) and Mary Lou Wright (right) are pictured; Wright holds a copy of Sherlock Holmes.