From the Archives

A collection of previously published articles

Pulled from the pages of past issues of KANSAS!, we're sharing articles from over 75 years.

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From the Archives: Monarch of the Plains

Photography by Andrea Etzel & Lorraine Jackson (black and white images) From the archives, this story was originally published in the…

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The President Visits Home

In this "From the Archives" article, we look back to when President Dwight Eisenhower returned to Abilene for the dedication of…

From the Archives: Opening of Wamego's Oz Museum

Featured in the 2004 Summer issue Editor's Note: Some exhibits and artifacts mentioned in this article may no longer be on display…

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From the Archives: Prairie Preserved

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Photography, Kansas Tourism The 10,894-acre Z Bar Ranch in the Flint Hills of Chase County - purchased in 1993 by the National Park Trust – is America's future tall grass prairie preserve.

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From the Archives: Batter than Ever!

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Pancake Day in Liberal Featured in the March/April issue of 1956 (Editor’s Note: This article has been lightly updated) Well known as the home of such famous trackmen as Glenn Cunningham and the…

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The President Visits Home

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In this "From the Archives" article, we look back to when President Dwight Eisenhower returned to Abilene for the dedication of the Eisenhower Museum. Featured in the January/February issue of…

History & Heritage

Birthplace of “Home on the Range”

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Story by Ron Johnson, this article was featured in the fall issue of 1982 (Editor's note: This article has been lightly edited) A small historical sign in Smith County along U.S. Highway 36 points…

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Kansas Capitol: Limestone, Marble & Murals

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Photo by Carlos Elmer Featured in the spring issue of 1971 (Editor’s Note: This article has been lightly edited and updated.) From an architectural standpoint, the state capitol building is one of…