Patricia Stevens Collection

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: London House Model wears a white suit over a purple turtleneck during the hot rod and custom auto show; A model wears a white pantsuit with large bell bottoms over a purple turtleneck, sandals, and a purple winter hat during the fashion show at the hot rod and custom auto show featuring London House models likely at the World of Wheels Auto Show in Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri. She stands in front of a yellow car, trophies on the floor, and a checkered flag barrier., No date; likely April 20-22, 1973, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 12 - 13.

: London House Model wears a wide lapel pantsuit during the hot rod and custom auto show; A London House model wears a navy blue pantsuit with elephant legs and a very wide white lapels and white cuffs on the short sleeves during the fashion show at the hot rod and custom auto show featuring London House models likely at the World of Wheels Auto Show in Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri. A checkered flag boundary rope, a line of trophies and a yellow car are behind her and a crowd behind the car. "Ed Green" is written on the passenger door., No date; likely April 20-22, 1973, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 12 - 13.

: London House Model wears navy blue elephant leg pants during the hot rod and custom auto show; A model stands with her left leg on the running board of a turquoise car with a white roof with a for sale sign on the it during the fashion show at the hot rod and custom auto show featuring London House models likely at the World of Wheels Auto Show in Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri. The hood is open on the car. She wears a short-sleeved sweater with a white bodice and navy blue body with flowers appliqued along the meeting of the bodice and body and high-waist navy blue elephant-leg pants with a tie belt., No date; likely April 20-22, 1973, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 12 - 13.

: Loren O. Trout portrait; Loren O. Trout portrait submitted for a contest run by the Patricia Stevens Agency; lying on her side with head propped up on one arm; facing the right with eyes turned to look at the camera; wearing a solid red shirt., June 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Entry form attached to verso includes form with handwritten entries giving Loren O. Trout's name, address, and phone and the following text: Thank you for participating and good luck! Any further information wished on the contest, please contact someone in the Patricia Stevens Model Agency booth located at the Expo. All entries must be submitted no later than June 30, 1985; Address label also attached to verso repeating Loren's name and address.

: Lorna Brotherton tap dances during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant; Contestant Lorna Brotherton smiles as she tap dances during the talent portion of the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. She wears a gold leotard with a red ruffle around the hips as a tutu and gold character tap shoes. Her left arm is bent to bring her left hand close to her chin and her right arm is extended straight to the right. Her left leg is bent to bring the foot behind her right leg. The letters "Mis" are attached to the printed drapes behind her., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lorna Brotherton walks on stage in her evening gown during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant; Miss Kansas City 1975 third runner up contestant Lorna Brotherton walks across stage to her right wearing a and evening gown with long sleeves and a lace inset empire waistband, and lace cuffs along with a square-neckline that is edged in white lace, and a ruffle about 12 inches from the floor around the skirt of the dress and matching pumps during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lorna Brotherton wears a swimsuit during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant; Miss Kansas City 1975 third runner up contestant, Lorna Brotherton, wears a dark pink one-piece swimsuit with matching pumps. The backs of the heads of a few band members can be seen sitting behind the stage during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lucia Birkmeyer portrait; Portrait of Lucia Birkmeyer in a white sweater with large collar; turned to the left and head turned to face the camera; smiling., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Lucia Birkmeyer.

: Lucinda Frasher dancing during the talent portion of the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Lucinda Frasher, wearing a short, pink, 20s-style flapper dress with a camisole bodice, drop-waist white satin sash belt and fringe skirt, a sequined headband with a pink feather in the front center, a long single-strand white pearl necklace, a brunette wig, oversized lashes and a beauty spot on her right cheek, smiles as she leans to her left while dancing during the talent portion of the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lucinda Frasher during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Lucinda Frasher wearing a pink satin, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with an empire waistline, stands in front of gold drapes during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. Her contestant number ribbon (4) is pinned to her dress by her left hip., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lucinda Frasher leans to the right while dancing during the talent portion of the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Lucinda Frasher, wearing a short, pink, 20s-style flapper dress with a camisole bodice, drop-waist white satin sash belt and fringe skirt, a sequined headband with a pink feather in the front center, a long single-strand white pearl necklace, a brunette wig, oversized lashes and a beauty spot on her right cheek, smiles as she leans to her right while dancing during the talent portion of the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lucinda Frasher walks in an evening gown during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Lucinda Frasher walks to her right while wearing a white satin, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with an empire waistline during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. Her contestant number ribbon (4) is pinned to her dress over her left hip. A microphone stands to her left and gold drapes are behind her., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lucinda Frasher wears a swimsuit during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Lucinda Frasher, wearing a white one-piece swimsuit and pumps, stands in front of gold drapes during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. Her contestant number ribbon (4) is pinned to her swimsuit to the left of the center of her waist., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lucinda Frasher wears an evening gown during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant; Miss Kansas City 1975 contestant, Lucinda Frasher, stands in front of gold drapes wearing a pink, sleeveless evening gown with the v-neck collar wraps around to form an empire waistline during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. Her white contestant number ribbon (4) is attached to her dress over her left hip., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Lurena Conine portrait; Portrait of Lurena Conine with bare shoulders and curly hair; body turned slightly to the right with her head turned to look at the camera and smiling., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Label on verso: Lurena *Conine.

: Lydia Agee and eight Stevens models during the Boat Show Fashion Show; Lydia Agee, the African American Stevens model wearing a white one-piece swimsuit and white lace cover-up, stands on stage among eight Stevens models, all wearing one piece swimsuits and high heel shoes during the Boat Show Fashion Show in the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Melissa Stevens can be seen wearing red and looking to her left from behind the podium at the back of the stage. Rows of chairs with some seated audience members, two large fans, and two sailboats are visible behind the stage., 1996, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 7 - 9. Handwritten on back, "Lydia Agee 1 5x7 B."

: Lydia Agee shimmers during the Boat Show Fashion Show; A Stevens model, Lydia Agee, walks on stage wearing a white translucent cover-up over a one-piece white swimsuit, a white headband, and white high heel shoes during the Boat Show Fashion Show in the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A seated audience, two large fans, and a sailboat are visible behind the stage., 1996, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 7 - 9

: Lynn Turner portrait; Portrait of Lynn Turner with bare shoulders; body turned to the right and head turned back to face the camera; smiling., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Label on verso: Lynn *Turner.

: M. Griggs portrait; Portrait of M. Griggs in a light colored blouse; body turned slightly to the left of the photo and the head turned slightly to the right., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Text on photo border: Griggs, M.

: M. Mayfield portrait; Portrait of M. Mayfield in short sleeved, dark colored shirt; body turned toward the right with head facing the camera and smiling., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Text on photo border: Mayfield, M.

: Madeline Kuppersmith speaks into a microphone during Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant; Miss Kansas City 1974, Madeline Kuppersmith, speaks into a microphone on stage wearing a crown and a three-quarter length sleeved, pink floral evening gown with green leaves with a double row of ruffles around the bottom of the skirt and a ruffle around the collar and the bottom of the sleeves during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant held in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. A man wearing a tuxedo and a bow tie is standing to her left also standing behind a microphone and holding paper in both of his hands. The word "City" in underlined script can be seen hanging on the drapes behind them. A couple of seated audience members can be seen in front of them at the bottom of the photograph., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Madeline Kuppersmith, Miss Kansas City 1974, helps pin a tiara on Elizabeth Hill, Miss Kansas City 1975; Miss Kansas City 1975, Elizabeth Hill adjusts her tiara with her left hand while wearing a shining gun metal gray, halter-top evening gown with a horizontal pin at the base of the collar to form a keyhole in the bodice and a sequined, inset empire waistline, as Miss Kansas City 1974, Madeline Kuppersmith, wearing a three-quarter length bell-sleeved, pink floral evening gown with green leaves with a double row of ruffles around the bottom of the skirt and a ruffle around the collar as well as a crown and pink character shoes, holds pins in her uplifted hands on the right side of Elizabeth's head. Madeline's right side is to the photographer. The back and left side of a man in a black tuxedo and a boutonniere is on the right side of the photograph. The left side of another man in a black and white tuxedo jacket and black tuxedo pants who is mostly obscured by the man in the black tuxedo is visible to the left of Elizabeth. A microphone stands in front of and in between Madeline and Elizabeth. A trophy with a hand around it is visible on the left side of the photograph. The contest was held in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Madeline Kuppersmith, Miss Kansas City 1974, puts a tiara on Elizabeth Hill's, Miss Kansas City 1975 head; The right side and the back of the head of a man in a black and white plaid tuxedo jacket and black tuxedo pants holds a trophy in the palm of his right and steadies the center of it with his left hand on the left side of the photograph as Madeline Kuppersmith, Miss Kansas City 1974, wearing a three-quarter length bell-sleeved, pink floral evening gown with green leaves with a double row of ruffles around the bottom of the skirt and a ruffle around the collar as well as a crown and pink character shoes, begins the crowning of Miss Kansas City 1975, Elizabeth Hill. Elizabeth has her shoulders pulled up next to her ears as she scrunches down slightly to allow Madeline to reach the top of her head. Elizabeth's eyes are closed. Elizabeth wears a shining gun metal gray, halter-top evening gown with a horizontal pin at the base of the collar to form a keyhole in the bodice and a sequined, inset empire waistline and silver shoes. Other contestants can be seen behind them as well as lettering in front of gold print drapes that most likely spell "Miss Kansas City." The contest was held in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Madeline Kuppersmith, Miss Kansas City 1974, walks in her evening gown; Miss Kansas City 1974, Madeline Kuppersmith, from her left side, smiles as she walks on stage wearing a crown and a three-quarter length sleeved, pink floral evening gown with green leaves with a double row of ruffles around the bottom of the skirt and a ruffle around the collar and the bottom of the sleeves during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant held in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Magic Carpet custom car during the Custom Auto Show; A custom car as a magic carpet with a charmed snake, hookah and fruit during the Custom Auto Show at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri., March 28, 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 12 - 13.

: Makeshift wardrobe room; A makeshift wardrobe room is constructed out of drapes hung on scaffolding during the International Photo Show. Clothing hangs and is strewn on the floor among suitcases in what appears to be a large convention-type room., May 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 15.

: Male and female presenters on stage with three performers in red; Male and female presenters with microphones on stage speaking and looking at papers in their hands during a Goodwill fashion show; the man has on a denim jacket covered as much as possible in pin-back buttons; three women performers are standing next to them in red skirts and long sleeved crop tops; stage lights and a banner for a local radio station are behind them., November 1998, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Male model about to walk down an aisle lined with people; Male model about to walk down an aisle lined on either side with women during an unidentified ballroom event; he is wearing jeans, t-shirt, and denim jacket; the women are wearing jeans and light colored t-shirts; an audience can be seen on the right of the photo., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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