Patricia Stevens Collection

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: Flo Stevens and her daughters; Patricia Stevens, newly crowned Miss Teenage Kansas City, posing for a photo with her mother and sisters; Sheila (left) is holding Patricia's trophy and Patricia is holding a bouquet of roses and wearing her crown and evening gown; all facing the camera and smiling., 1967, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens and her daughters; Patricia Stevens, newly crowned Miss Teenage Kansas City, posing for a photo with her mother and sisters; Sheila (left) is holding Patricia's trophy and Patricia is holding a bouquet of roses and wearing her crown and evening gown; all facing the camera and smiling., 1967, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens and her daughters; Flo Stevens posing with her three daughters: Patricia Stevens; Melissa Stevens; Sheila Stevens; Flo and Sheila are in white dresses and Patricia and Melissa are in dark dresses; all facing the camera and smiling., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens and others; Flo Stevens (3rd from the left) standing with six others (five women, one man) in a row at an unidentified event; it appears Flo and the three people on the left (including the man) and three models on the right are looking at the model in the center; one model (3rd from right) is wearing a hat; Stevens is smiling., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens and others backstage at a pageant; Flo Stevens reacting to the news that two models from her agency won the "Miss U.S.A. Pageant"; she's backstage with a group of other models and is exclaiming with her hand to her forehead; others are seated or standing and a photographer is to the left taking a photo of Stevens as she reacts., April 28, 1968, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photograph inscribed: 4/28/68 Mrs. Stevens Miss U.S.A. Pageant when 2 girls from her agency won- Jan Barton- Anne Layton; [arrow pointing to a woman labeled] "Speed" Barrett; Photographer's stamp on verso: Photos by Dee Jay, Dee Jay Enterprises [phone and address] Overland Park, Kansas, 66207; handwritten note under the stamp: C6S7-4.

: Flo Stevens at the Miss America Pageant; Flo Stevens at Miss America Pageant; wearing a sleeveless white evening gown with long gloves she's standing in front of an end-table between a couch and a television; advertising behind the television reads in part "[Atla]ntic City [Golf] Course"; behind the couch is a large window with many photos taped to it looking out., 1966, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens at the agency's trade show booth; Flo Stevens in a fur coat standing behind her booth at a trade show; facing the camera and smiling and holding cards in her hands; behind her is a sign reading "Patricia Stevens Models, Finishing School and Model Agency … on the Country Club Plaza [address and phone number] Patricia Stevens' Models Kansas City, MO." ; on the table are two signs, the first reading "Register for free training course" and the other "See P.S. models at 3 and 9 p.m. on stage, fashions from Klines"; on the front of the table is a collage of various photos by various unidentified women models., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens describes the bridal gown of the Stevens model walking the runway; Flo Stevens is speaking into a microphone from behind a podium in the role as master of ceremonies in the back right of the photograph. She wears large glasses, earrings, and a white sweater over a blue blouse. A sign on the front of the podium says "Radisson Muehlebach." A candelabra is behind Flo Stevens with the candles lit. A Edna Dill, a Stevens model, walks on the runway wearing a high collar, long-sleeved wedding gown with a large ruffle around the skirt and a Watteau train, and a chapel-length veil during a fashion bridal fair at the Radisson Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. She carries a bouquet of orange lilies and beige ferns. There is a wedding arch at the back of the stage., January 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 4 - 5.

: Flo Stevens emcees a bridal show at the Hyatt Regency Kansas City; Flo Stevens, emcee, grins as she stands behind a podium with a placard reading, "Hyatt Regency Kansas City" on the front of it and microphone during a JC Penney Bridal Fashion Show at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City, Missouri. She wears a pink top with a sweetheart neckline and a corsage. There is a large floral bouquet behind her. In the foreground is a white candelabra. A smiling woman and a sleeve of her brown velvet suit jacket holding up a brown leather strap is in the right corner of the photograph., January 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 4 - 5.

: Flo Stevens giving a make-up lesson; Flo Stevens at modeling school giving make-up lessons; she's seen applying make-up with a brush to an unidentified woman in a chair; seated at vanities around them are two other unidentified women applying their own make-up in front of mirrors., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens greets a woman at the KBEQ Bridal Show; Flo Stevens grins as she stands with an unidentified woman during a KBEQ Bridal Fair in Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Flo wears earrings, a white evening gown with spaghetti straps that meet in the center of the bodice and a white shawl. The straps has clear baubles attached. She holds a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses. The woman wears a fur collared sweater over a blue dress and silver hoop earrings. There are tables with flowers behind them., 1977, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 4 - 5.

: Flo Stevens hosting a bridal fashion show; Flo Stevens presenting during a bridal show; she's standing to the right of the photo with one arm stretched up and outward and the other holding a microphone; to her left are four unidentified models, including one African America, in bridal gowns of varying styles; various floral arrangements are seen as well as some members of the audience behind them on an upper level; unidentified venue., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: Zook Photography Wilbur K. Zook 9830 Grandview, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212.

: Flo Stevens in a hotel room; Flo Stevens in a one-piece bathing suite on a hotel bed smoking a cigarette; various paper work is set to one side along with a brief case and towel; the foot of an unidentified person is in the center foreground of the photo; Stevens is facing the left of the photo; above the bed is a large floral print., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens leans on a wall with a large smile; Flo Stevens grins as she leans against a dark brown wall during a KBEQ Bridal Fair in Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She wears earrings, a white evening gown with spaghetti straps that meet in the center of the bodice and a white shawl. The straps has clear baubles attached. She holds a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses., 1977, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 4 - 5.

: Flo Stevens presenting at a fashion show; Flo Stevens commentating in front of a microphone and holding note cards at the far right of the photo with a stage prop made to look like a street light beside the stage while on stage two unidentified models are walking while holding their jackets; both models wearing white boots and springtime outfits., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens receiving her Clinical Masters award; Flo Stevens posing for a photo holding her Clinical Masters award and flanked by two unidentified men, the one on the right wearing a white jacket and medallion on a ribbon; all are facing the camera and smiling; text of the plaque reads "1972 Clinical Masters Chiropractic Service Award, presented in grateful appreciation to Patricia Stevens for excellence in the fulfillment of occupational responsibilities resulting in the betterment of humanity"., 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Credit on photo border reads: photo by Wilborn & Associates Kansas City, Mo.

: Flo Stevens seated between two radio personalities from Q104; Flo Stevens seated on a director's chair and holding a basket of flowers with a white teddy bear attached; on either side of her are two DJ's from Q104 wearing teal and purple sweatshirts with the stations logo on it; Flo is wearing a pink blazar with yellow skirt; one can also see her cane and oxygen tube across her lap and down to a case., 1992, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens stands with bouquet of long-stemmed red roses; Flo Stevens smiles as she stand by a dark brown wall during a KBEQ Bridal Fair in Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She wears earrings, a white evening gown with spaghetti straps that meet in the center of the bodice and a white shawl. The straps has clear baubles attached. She holds a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses., 1977, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 4 - 5.

: Flo Stevens stands with the models of the evening; Flo Stevens stands with the models of the show during a KBEQ Bridal Fair in Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The top left, in the row of standing models, is an African American model wearing a red turtleneck dress. The model to her left wears a gray jumper over a purple floral blouse. The model in the center in the back wears a pink floral dress. Flo wears a white evening gown with spaghetti straps that meet in the center of the bodice and a white shawl. The straps has clear baubles attached. The model standing farthest to the right wears a brown overcoat over black turtleneck sweater. The woman on the left in the seated row in front, wears a horizontally striped sweater of a white shirt with large collar tips. To her left, the woman also wears a horizontally striped sweater but of lighter colors. To her left the model wears a blue three-piece suit over a navy blue blouse. The woman seated farthest to the right wears a red suit, white blouse, and a red floral necktie. All women hold bouquets., 1977, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 4 - 5.

: Flo Stevens stands with the models of the evening; Flo Stevens stands with the models of the show during a KBEQ Bridal Fair in Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The top left, in the row of standing models, is an African American model wearing a red turtleneck dress. The model to her left wears a gray jumper over a purple floral blouse. The model in the center in the back wears a pink floral dress. Flo wears a white evening gown with spaghetti straps that meet in the center of the bodice and a white shawl. The straps has clear baubles attached. The model standing farthest to the right wears a brown overcoat over black turtleneck sweater. The woman on the left in the seated row in front, wears a horizontally striped sweater of a white shirt with large collar tips. To her left, the woman also wears a horizontally striped sweater but of lighter colors. To her left the model wears a blue three-piece suit over a navy blue blouse. The woman seated farthest to the right wears a red suit, white blouse, and a red floral necktie. All women hold bouquets. This photo is out of focus., 1977, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 4 - 5.

: Flo Stevens teaching; Flo Stevens demonstrating the correct way to walk during a modeling class; two students have their back to the camera watching Stevens, one seated and the other trying to imitate the walk being demonstrated; chairs and partial views of two other people are behind Stevens., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens with a crowd of girls; Flo Stevens standing beside a stage with a crowd of girls standing around her and more girls seated behind them with two other unidentified women and an unidentified man in a suit standing near Stevens; Stevens is smiling; unidentified event or activity., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographer's stamp on verso: Re-order NO. 97942-6, Anderson Photo Co., 1908 Main -- K.C. (3), MO.

: Flo Stevens with her Auto Queen and other contestants; Flo Stevens standing beside Jan Rush, winner of the Auto "Queen" Contest at the Ward Parkway Center in Kansas City, 1967; beside them are unidentified men and other contestants are seated around them, including Flo Stevens' daughter Patricia Stevens; behind the group can be seen the banner for the event reading in part "Ward Parkway Center 1967 Sport & Impo[rt] Ca[r] S[ho]w" along with the rest of the shopping center., June 15, 1967, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten notes on photo (L-R): Patricia Stevens, Auto dealers, Mrs. Stevens, Jan Rush "Queen" June 15, 1967; Photographer's stamp on verso: Photos by Dee Jay, Dee Jay Enterprises [phone, address] Olathe, Kansas, 66061, C203-4 ; Typewritten note on label affixed to verso: Patricia Stevens Kansas City, Missouri, Ward Parkway Auto "Queen" Contest Patricia pictured at extreme left.

: Flo Stevens with unknown woman on the Country Club Plaza; Flo Stevens posing for a photo with an unidentified African American woman at an event on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. (likely the annual Easter parade); behind them can be seen two other African American women and a white man whose tie is flapping in the breeze; buildings of the Plaza are behind all., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo Stevens, Melissa Stevens, Renee Ruch, Miss Kansas U.S.A. 1983, and Sheila Stevens all laugh; Flo Stevens, Melissa Stevens, Renee Ruch, Miss Kansas U.S.A. 1983, and Sheila Stevens laugh as a group. Farthest to the left, Flo Stevens wears a gray leather, full-length coat with a fur collar. To her left, Melissa Stevens wears earrings and a tan suit over a blue blouse. To her left, Renee Ruch bends slightly as she wears a crown, earrings, a necklace, a white evening gown with spaghetti straps and sequins around the v-neck collar and the waistline. Farthest to the right, Sheila wears a white sweater with three flowers and polka dots knitted into the pattern, a wrist watch and slacks., November 1982, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16.

: Flo and Melissa Stevens posing for a photo with the Easter Bunny; Flo Stevens and Melissa Stevens posing for a photo with the Easter Bunny; all with their arms around one another; Flo is wearing a blue and purple blouse with yellow skirt and Melissa is wearing a solid pink dress with corsage; the Easter Bunny is the one used for the Easter Day parades on the Country Club Plaza and has its hand on its hip., 1992, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Flo and Melissa Stevens with the Easter Bunny and parade trophy winners; Flo Stevens, the Easter Bunny (unidentified person wearing the costume) and Melissa Stevens standing at the end of a line of Easter parade trophy winners (Men, Women, children) standing together on a stage in front of green curtain and a sign for the modeling agency; some are holding trophies, some of the children have balloons; on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri., April 15, 1990, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Mounted on Foam Board; handwritten date on photo: 1990.

: Flo and Patricia Stevens presenting; Flo and Patricia Stevens together at a podium with yellow and black balloons in front of them; the seal of the University of Missouri and be partially seen at the front of the podium; likely at the University of Missouri--Columbia., September 17, 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Text on right hand border of photo: Association of Women Students, for Men and Women Only, Sept 17, 1970, 26814-28.

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