U.S. Epperson Collection

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"The Scout" statue at Penn Valley Park
Distant view of "The Scout" statue surrounded by fencing at Penn Valley Park, Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
An unidentified woman and an unidentified man at "The Scout" statue at Penn Valley Park
"The Scout" statue surrounded by fencing; an unidentified woman and an unidentified man stand in foreground at Penn Valley Park, Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Image out of focus.
Decorative elephant statue and two Pekingese dogs outside Epperson House
Color-tinted photo of decorative elephant statue displayed on outside Epperson House; two Pekingese dogs are on the left and right., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Decorative elephant statues in Epperson House
Close-up of decorative elephant statues in the "Elephant Room" of Epperson House., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Epperson House under construction, driveway/pathway
Epperson House under construction, close-up of driveway/pathway port, north façade, directly west of north entrance., Approximately 1921, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Epperson House under construction, driveway/pathway entrance columns
Epperson House under construction, view looking north toward 52nd street of entrance columns of driveway/pathway., Approximately 1921, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Epperson House under construction, driveway/pathway entrance columns
Epperson House under construction, view looking southeast from 52nd street of entrance columns of driveway/pathway., Approximately 1921, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Epperson House under construction, north face
Epperson House under construction; view of north façade looking south-southeast; architectural details drawn on photo., October 27, 1921, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Epperson House under construction, north face
Epperson House under construction; view of north façade looking south-southwest; architectural details drawn on photo., Approximately 1921, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Epperson House under construction, north face
Epperson House under construction; view of north façade looking south-southwest., Approximately 1921, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Epperson Megaphone Minstrels promotional composite
Epperson Megaphone Minstrels promotional composite, which includes two photos of white men in blackface; engravings by Carlton & Rose Kansas City Engraving Company; top row: U.S. Epperson, E.M. Clendening, John W. Specs, August F. Seested; middle row: K.G. Leavens, Harry Haley, Edwin K. Chafee, Jas. W. Hingston, Geo. W. Curtiss; bottom row: John Behr, Seymour Rice, Gilbert C. Farley, John F. Lumpkin, Walter S. Halliwell., No date; likely between 1891 and 1900, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Actual size of image inset is 20 x 24 cm.
Forest and hills in a rural setting
Forest and hills in unidentified rural setting., No date; likely between 1911 and 1920, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Group of unidentified white men in first parade by Epperson's Megaphone Minstrels at 11th and Grand
Large group of unidentified white men wearing identical white jackets in first parade by Epperson's Megaphone Minstrels; street scene is outside Emery, Bird, Thayer Dry Goods Company at 11th and Grand; Kansas City, Missouri., April 3, 1899, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Actual size of image inset is 20 x 25 cm.
Group of unidentified white men in performance by Epperson's Megaphone Minstrels
Group of unidentified white men in performance by Epperson's Megaphone Minstrels., Approximately 1899, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Actual size of image inset is 20 x 25 cm.
Mary Elizabeth Epperson
Mary Elizabeth Epperson standing in yard holding umbrella next to a dog., No date; likely between 1911 and 1920, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Mary Elizabeth Epperson, Harriet E. Barse and group of unidentified women at Epperson House
Mary Elizabeth Epperson (2nd row, far left), Harriet E. Barse (front row, far left) and group of unidentified women on north entrance steps of Epperson House., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Mary Elizabeth Epperson, an unidentified man, and an unidentified woman
Mary Elizabeth Epperson (left), an unidentified man, and an unidentified woman; a dog sits between the women., No date; likely between 1911 and 1920, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
North view from Epperson House
North view from Epperson House; nearby lot and structure is future site of the UMKC School of Business Administration., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of original.
Portrait of Freda Josephine Lynn
Color-tinted portrait of Freda Josephine Lynn (née Prill), wife of prominent Kansas City businessman James J. Lynn., No date; likely between 1911 and 1920, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Portrait of Uriah S. Epperson
Portrait of Uriah S. Epperson; name engraved by Williams Brothers, New York., No date; likely between 1911 and 1920, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Actual size of image inset is 23 x 18 cm.
Portrait of Uriah S. Epperson
Portrait of Uriah S. Epperson., 1901, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Actual size of image inset is 17 x 9 cm.
Portrait shot of Ella Van with inscription
Color-tinted portrait shot of Ella Van with inscription: "To my dear Bassie, in remembrance of our rehearsal [sic] days at First Church KC.", No date; likely between 1891 and 1900, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., "Portrait by Martinez"
Presidents of the Commercial Club of Kansas City, Missouri, and its successor, the Chamber of Commerce
Presidents of the Commercial Club of Kansas City, Missouri, and its successor, the Chamber of Commerce; possibly distributed by Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; first column: L.E. Irwin 1888-1889, F.A. Faxon 1889-1990, J.M. Pattenson 1890-1891, G.F. Putnam 1891-1892, Charles Campbell 1892-1893; second column: J.E. James 1893-1894, Geo. W. Fuller 1894-1895, A.R. Meyer 1895-1896, M.V. Watson 1896-1897, William Barton 1897-1898, H.W. Evans 1898-1899; third column: U.S. Epperson 1899-1900, C.J. Schmelzer 1900-1901, W.B Grimes 1887-1888, WB Thayer 1901-1902, J.F. Richards 1902-1903; fourth column: C.D. Parker 1903-1904, L.M. Miller 1904-1905, J.D. Robertson 1905-1906, O.V. Dodge 1906-1907, H.B. Topping 1907-1908, Leon Smith 1908-1909; fifth column: W.L Bland 1909-1910, J.C. Lester 1910-1911, H.G. Moore 1911-1912, John H. Wiles 1912-1913, H.A. Fitch 1913-1914; sixth column: Chas. S Keith 1914-1915, Chas. R. Butler 1915-1916, Chas. E. Faeth Oct 1 1916-Jan 1 1917, Fred L. Dickey Jan 1 1917-Oct 1 1917, Franklin D. Crabbs 1917-1918, B.A. Parsons 1918-1919; seventh column: W.S. McLucas 1919-1920, F.C. Sharon 1920-1921, Edward O. Faeth 1921-1922, N.N. Dalton 1922-1923, F.J. Bannister 1923-1924., Approximately 1924, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Street advertisements for performance by Epperson's Megaphone Minstrels at Convention Hall
Street advertisements for an April 3 performance by Epperson's Megaphone Minstrels at Convention Hall; Kansas City, Missouri. The ad features a repeated image of a white man in blackface., Approximately 1899, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Actual size of image inset is 18 x 24 cm.
Three decorative elephant statues and two Pekingese dogs outside Epperson House
Color-tinted photo of three decorative elephant statues displayed on and around steps outside Epperson House; two Pekingese dogs are near outer left and right statues., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of original.
Torn street advertisement for performance by Epperson's Megaphone Minstrels at Convention Hall
Color-tinted photo of torn street advertisement for an April 3 performance by Epperson's Megaphone Minstrels at Convention Hall; Kansas City, Missouri. The ad features a white man in blackface and a white woman dancer., Approximately 1899, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Actual size of image inset is 17 x 12 cm.
Unidentified group at Epperson House
Unidentified group on west wing porch of Epperson House., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Three copies of original.
Unidentified group at Epperson House
Unidentified group on north entrance steps of Epperson House., No date; likely between 1921 and 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of original.

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