Leon M. Jordan Collection

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car parked next to the sidewalk
A car parked next to the sidewalk in front of a parking lot in Europe. Two large statues and an obelisk are in the background of the lot., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
crowd of people boarding a large ship
A crowd of people boarding a large ship. Everyone is gathering to walk up a staircase from the pier to the ship. People on the ship are leaning over the railings and looking down., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
dark car
A dark car driving along the road., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is underexposed and cloudy.
delivery truck in front of a brick building
A delivery truck parked in front of a three-story brick building in London. The truck has a sign reading "H.M. Stationery Office." There's a small cannon at the base of the building to the right of the truck., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
dirt road headed toward rows of houses
A dirt road in Liberia headed toward rows of houses in the distance. The houses are several stories high., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
dirt road through with tire tracks
A dirt road with tire tracks running the length of the road in a rural area of Liberia. The road is surrounded by trees and bushes on both sides., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
empty street in Monrovia
An empty street in Monrovia with rows of buildings on both sides. An unidentified man and truck are in the background. Several palm trees are on the sidewalks., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Edges of photo are cloudy.
fighter plane and bomber plane
A fighter plane and bomber plane on an airfield, likely James Spriggs Payne Airfield in Monrovia. The fighter on the left has a star emblem on the body. The bomber on the right has a large stripe painted from the cockpit along the left side., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo on left is underexposed.
flat-bed truck sinking in the mud
A flat-bed truck sinking in the mud somewhere in Liberia. The abandoned truck has its doors open and is up to its wheels in mud., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Inscription on the back reads "down in the mud."
fountain in St. Peter's Square
A fountain in St. Peter's Square in Vatican city. The plaza is surrounded by an ornate building with columns and statues on the top., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
front spires of Sagrada Família
The front spires of Sagrada Família in Barcelona. Four ornate towers with relief carvings are capped by statues., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of children
A group of children in Liberia ranging in ages standing in front of several huts, possibly at school. One older woman is standing in the back., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of matadors and horses in the center of a large stadium
A group of matadors and horses standing in the center of a large stadium in Barcelona. The stadium has two levels of seats. Advertising banners are hanging from both levels., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of matadors circling a bull
A group of matadors circling a bull near the end of a bullfight in a large stadium in Barcelona. The stadium has two levels of seats. Advertising banners are hanging from both levels., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of matadors standing over a dead bull
A group of matadors standing over a dead bull at the side of a large stadium in Barcelona. The stadium has two levels of seats. Advertising banners are hanging from both levels., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of matadors walking along the side of a large stadium
A group of matadors walking along the side of a large stadium in Barcelona. The stadium has two levels of seats. Advertising banners are hanging from both levels., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of matadors walking along the side of a large stadium
A group of matadors walking along the side of a large stadium in Barcelona. Other matadors are riding horses along the arena. The stadium has two levels of seats. Advertising banners are hanging from both levels., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of men by a fire truck
A group of unidentified men standing in front of a Monrovia Fire Bureau truck. The men are pumping water from a well with a large pipe and looking forward., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is overexposed.
group of men in uniforms
A group of men in uniforms standing around an open plaza in London. The men are possibly holding instruments. The plaza is surrounded by large stone buildings and has a single lamppost in one corner., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of newly trained policemen
A group of newly trained Liberian policemen at a ceremony. The men are standing in an open field wearing formal uniforms., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Back of photo mentions men trained by Jordan. Edges of photo are worn and stained.
group of people in a large ship
A group of people leaning against the railing of a large ship. A staircase running from a pier up to the ship is attached. Everyone in the crowd is looking down., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of people on deck
A group of people assembled on the deck of the ship. The ship is docked at a pier with warehouses., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of people walking on a large stone sidewalk
A group of people walking on a large stone sidewalk somewhere in Europe. A uniformed doorman stands against a building. He is wearing a top hat and jacket with buttons., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of people walking through the Colosseum
A group of unidentified people walking through arches of the Colosseum. The walls are weathered and partially ruined., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of policemen marching
A group of policemen marching down a field in Monrovia. Several are saluting. The men are wearing light colored uniforms and hats with badges. A building and Liberian flag are in the background., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is matted to a larger piece of paper. Photo is warped and crazed.
group of policemen marching
A group of policemen marching down a field in Monrovia. Several are saluting. The men are wearing light colored uniforms and hats with badges. A building and Liberian flag are in the background., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
group of soldiers in military dress uniforms
A group of soldiers in military dress uniforms standing on a street in Monrovia. The men are looking forward with neutral expressions., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is underexposed.
group of unidentified men and women wearing black robes
A group of unidentified men and women wearing black robes, likely as part of a graduating class. They are standing and sitting in four rows on a sidewalk somewhere in Kansas City., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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