Leon M. Jordan Collection

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: People walking in and out of a building; People walking in and out of a building in Liberia. A group of people are standing on stairs talking while others are carrying drinks. The building is covered in large windows with blinds., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: People walking in front the Arc de Triomphe; People walking around the sidewalk in front the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Trees line the road up to the arch. Cars are parked in front of the arch., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: People walking through a plaza; People walking through a plaza somewhere in Spain. Groups of people art talking and others are all looking to the right. Several flags from multiple countries are hanging around the plaza. Behind the plaza is a large stone building with a clock on the top floor., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: People watching a cow on a ship; Several people watching a cow being lowered from the side of a ship. The cow is hanging from a large rope above a truck parked next to the ship., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Portrait of Leon Jordan; Portrait of Leon Jordan. He is leaning to the side and looking forward, wearing a fedora and herringbone suit., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Portrait of Leon Jordan; Portrait of Leon Jordan. He is looking to the side with a neutral expression. Jordan is wearing a black suit and tie with a white pocket square., No date; likely between 1965 and 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Three copies of photo of various sizes: 1-8x10, 2-16x20, 3-16x20 (painting of photo), copies 2 and 3 housed in oversized manuscript box 5, folder 3.

: Portrait of Les W. Kricher; Portrait of Les W. Kricher, a detective with the Kansas City police. Kircher is looking forward with a neutral expression. He is wearing a suit and black tie., No date; likely between 1955 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed by Kircher to Leon Jordan.

: Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Shifferaw; Portrait of a man identified as Lieutenant Colonel Shifferaw. The man is wearing a military dress uniform covered in medals. He is looking forward and smiling., June 15, 1974, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo autographed by Shifferaw. Back of photo inscribed "This is souvenir to my dears Mrs. And Mr. Leon Orchid Jordan; Shiffy."

: Portrait of Orchid Jordan; Portrait of Orchid Jordan. Jordan is looking forward and smiling. She is wearing a white blazer and silk scarf. Front and back of photo stamped with text "This is an unretouched portrait pre-view for your inspection and must be returned for your order. It is necessary for our file. Wright Studio, Jefferson City, Mo.", No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., "I Voted" sticker on back of photo.

: Portrait of Orchid Jordan; Portrait of Orchid Jordan. Jordan is turned to the right and looking forward while smiling. She is wearing a turtleneck sweater and necklace with medallion., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Portrait of Orchid Jordan; Portrait of Orchid Jordan. She is looking forward and smiling, wearing a green blouse., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is artificially color-tinted.

: Portrait of Orchid Jordan; Portrait of Orchid Jordan. Jordan is looking to the left and smiling. She is wearing a dark blazer and metal brooch. Front and back of photo stamped with text "This is an unretouched portrait pre-view for your inspection and must be returned for your order. It is necessary for our file. Wright Studio, Jefferson City, Mo.", No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Portrait of Orchid Jordan; Portrait of Orchid Jordan. Jordan is looking forward and smiling. She is wearing a white dress shirt., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Portrait of Orchid Jordan; Portrait of Orchid Jordan. Jordan is looking forward and smiling. She is wearing a large necklace made of shells, No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Portrait of Orchid Jordan; Portrait of Orchid Jordan. Jordan is looking forward and smiling. She is wearing a white dress shirt., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Portrait of Orchid Jordan; Portrait of Orchid Jordan. Jordan is looking to the right and smiling. She is wearing a dark blazer and metal brooch. Front and back of photo stamped with text "This is an unretouched portrait pre-view for your inspection and must be returned for your order. It is necessary for our file. Wright Studio, Jefferson City, Mo.", No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Portrait of a Sharif Priest of Islam; Portrait of a man identified as a Sharif Priest of Islam. The man is sitting in a wicker hair and is wearing a white robe. He is looking forward with a neutral expression., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Back of photo labeled "The Sheriff [sic; Sharif / Priest of Islam / Grandchild of Prophet Mohammad."

: President William Tubman and officials at a ceremony; President William Tubman and officials at a ceremony in Monrovia. Tubman is standing in the center of a podium, wearing glasses and holding several papers. He and the officials are in front of a large crowd, many of whom are wearing uniforms., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is cut from a larger sheet with partial handwriting on the back.

: President William Tubman and officials at a ceremony; President William Tubman and officials at a ceremony in Monrovia. Tubman is standing on the right side of a podium, wearing glasses and holding several papers. He and the officials are in front of a large crowd, many of whom are wearing uniforms., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is cut from a larger sheet with partial handwriting on the back.

: President William Tubman and officials at a ceremony; President William Tubman and officials at a ceremony in Monrovia. Tubman is standing in the center of a podium, wearing glasses and holding several papers. He and the officials are in front of a large crowd, many of whom are wearing uniforms., No date; likely between 1947 and 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is cut from a larger sheet with partial handwriting on the back.

: Profile shot of a baby breast-feeding; Profile shot of a baby breast-feeding; likely Dorothy Madelyn Davis with mother Muriel Davis during Dorothy's baptism in Monrovia. The baby is swaddled in white cloth. The woman is wearing a white silk dress and holding the baby while feeding., September 1953, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo info provided by Dorothy Madelyn Davis via Dr. Robert Farnsworth, March 2008

: Publicity photo of Cab Calloway; Publicity photo of Cab Calloway looking up and smiling. Calloway's mouth is wide open and his hands are in the air., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed: "To Leon / 'Be hold!' Stubbins[?] of / the day / Lots of Luck / Hi-de-Ho / Cab Calloway." Photo is facsimile copy of the original photo in Brian Thurn Collection (P13).

: Publicity photo of Duke Ellington; Publicity photo of Duke Ellington. Ellington is looking up with a slight grin. He is wearing a dress shirt and tie., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed: "To Mrs. Orchid Jordan / good luck / Duke Ellington." Photo is facsimile copy of the original photo in Brian Thurn Collection (P14).

: Publicity photo of Ethelyn Gordon; Publicity photo of dancer Ethelyn Gordon. Gordon is sitting and leaning back, looking forward and smiling. She is wearing a tropical outfit including a flower in her hair and seashell necklace., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed: "To Sister Orchid / Luck and Success / Always / Your Lil Sis / Ethelyn"

: Publicity photo of Glenn Ford; Publicity photo of Glenn Ford advertising the movie "The Violent Men." Ford is turned to the left and is looking to the right. He is wearing a corduroy jacket and cowboy hat., 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Caption: "Columbia Pictures presents Glenn Ford, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson in The Violent Men, in CinemaScope and Color by Technicolor / with Dianne Foster, Brian Keith, May Wynn, Warner Anderson. Screen Play by Harry Kleiner. Based upon a novel by Donald Hamilton. Produced by Lewis J. Rachmil. Directed by Rudolph Mate."

: Publicity photo of Myra Taylor; Publicity photo of Myra Taylor dancing. She is standing on one leg and kicking the other leg to the side while raising her arms. She is smiling and looking to the side., 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo is a facsimile copy of the original photo in Brian Thurn Collection (P2).

: Publicity photo of Myra Taylor; Publicity photo of Myra Taylor singing. She is standing near a microphone and looking forward while holding her hands forward. She is wearing a patterned dress., 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed: "To Leon and Wife / My very dear friends / Sincerely / Myra." Photo is a facsimile copy of the original photo in Brian Thurn Collection (P3).

: Publicity photo of Rae Pearl and Yo-Yo; Publicity photo of dancers identified as Rae Pearl and Yo-Yo. The man is wearing a tuxedo and top hat. The woman is wearing a ball gown. She is standing behind and to the left of the man, leaning forward and raising one hand in the air. The man is stepping forward and raising one hand in the air. Both are smiling., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed: "To Leon and Orchid / Two [???] people / Luck to you both / Rae Pearl & Yo-Yo / March 7, 1945"

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