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Jack Alexander papers, 1966-1991
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| Sponsor: |
Support for the processing of this Collection was provided by the Dana and Sue Anderson African American Collecting Program Endowment Fund. |
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University of Kansas
Kenneth Spencer Research Library
Kansas Collection
1450 Poplar Lane, Lawrence, KS 66045-7616
Phone: (785)864-4334
Fax: (785)864-5803
URL: http://spencer.lib.ku.edu
Finding aid prepared by mbw, 2006.
Finding aid encoded by mbw,
2006
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| Creator: |
Alexander, Jack, 1930- |
| Title: |
Jack Alexander papers |
| Dates: |
1966-1991 |
| Quantity: |
6 linear feet (7 boxes) |
| Abstract: |
The Jack Alexander papers are those of a native Kansan who held numerous public offices, serving as Topeka's Water Commissioner, within the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and as legislative liaison to the Governor. |
| Identification: |
RH MS 722 |
Jack Alexander Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS 722, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries
Gift, Jack F. Alexander, 1995.
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Restrictions on Access
No access restrictions.
Restrictions on Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
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Names:
Alexander, Jack, 1930-.
Organizations:
Kansas. Dept. of Health and Environment.
Kansas Water Authority.
Kansas. Office of the Governor.
Subjects:
African Americans -- Kansas -- Politics and government.
Topeka (Kan.) -- Politics and government.
Water quality management -- Kansas.
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Jack Alexander was born 7 December 1930 in Iola, Kansas to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Alexander. He graduated from Topeka (Kan.) High School in 1949, where he captained the school's last segregated basketball team, and attended Washburn University for two years before serving in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. In 1951, Alexander began at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka; he continued to work for that Company until his 1985 retirement. In 1973, Topekans elected Alexander Topeka's Water Commissioner, making him one the first Topekan African American elected to a city office. During his time on the Topeka City Commission, Alexander also served on the Kansas Water Authority (1981-1985). He remained Commissioner until 1985 when he began work as a manager of permits, compliance, and enforcement at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Department of Water. After five years at KDHE, Alexander worked from 1990-1991 as a legislative liaison within the Office of the Governor. At that time, he also served the city of Topeka on the City Council. Appointed to the Kansas Corporation Commission in 1991, Alexander became the first minority appointed to that body. In 2003, Alexander ran for Topeka Mayor and, in 2004 Governor Sebelius appointed him temporary State Fire Marshal.
Along with his numerous positions, Alexander also has been involved in numerous organizations. He served as Vice President of the NAACP's Topeka Chapter and the United Way of Topeka; he also served on the Board of Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center and as President of the Board of the Shawnee County Community Assistance and Action, Inc.
Alexander married Tillie Simon; the couple had four children.
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The Jack Alexander papers date from 1966 to 1991 and are arranged in two series: Career Papers and Organizations. The Career Papers includes six subseries: General, Governor's Legislative Liaison, KDHE, Kansas Water Authority, Topeka City Commission, and Topeka City Council. Each subseries includes correspondence and information specific to the body in question. Organizations include correspondence, meeting information, and information regarding the various groups. Folder arrangement within each series and subseries is alphabetical by topic. In most cases, "Clippings" folders are both press releases and clippings.
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The Jack Alexander papers date from 1966 to 1991 and are arranged in two series and six subseries. Career Papers,
1966-1991 Subseries: General, Governor's Legislative Liaison, KDHE, Kansas Water Authority, Topeka City Commission, and Topeka City Council.
Organizations,
1972-1991
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| Career Papers, 1966-1991 |
| Box 1 |
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General, 1970-1991 |
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Black Exodus information -- Correspondence, 1979 |
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Black Exodus information -- Misc., 1979 |
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Black Exodus information -- Publicity, 1979 |
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Clippings, 1972, 1987-1988, 1990-1991 |
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Clippings -- Misc. water related, 1974, 1977-1980, 1984, 1990 |
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Correspondence, 1985-1986, 1988-1989, 1991 |
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Correspondence -- Congratulations, n.d. |
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Correspondence -- Congratulations, 1975, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1989, 1991 |
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Kansas Minority Resource Directory, 1991 |
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Kansas State Water Plan information, 1985, 1991 |
| 11 |
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Misc., 1970, 1979, 1989-1990 |
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Misc. handwritten notes, 1991 |
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Misc. legislative information, 1984, 1991 |
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Misc. newsletters, 1989-1991 |
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Misc. programs, 1981-1983, 1988, 1991 |
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Misc. publications and reports, c1975, 1987 |
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Misc. publications and reports, 1990 |
| 18 |
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Misc. resumes, A-B, 1983, 1988-1989 |
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Resume's in folders 18-21 are of others, not Alexander, and are arranged alphabetically by last name. |
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Misc. resumes, C-H, 1983-1984, 1990-1991 |
| 20 |
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Misc. resumes, J-Sc, 1975, 1982-1984, 1986-1987, 1989-1991 |
| 21 |
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Misc. resumes, Sh-Z, 1984-1985, 1988, 1991 |
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Misc. water related publications, 1980, 1986 |
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Misc. water related publications, 1987-1989 |
| 24 |
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Nameplate, n.d. |
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Personal papers, 1986, 1988, 1991 |
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Resume information, 1979 |
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Speeches, 1978-1979, 1982 |
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Speeches 1983-1985, 1991 |
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Speeches by others, 1980-1982, 1984, 1991 |
| 30-31 |
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"State of Kansas Drought Preparedness Handbook," 1989 |
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Files 30-31 were removed from a single binder, with original order of papers preserved. |
| 32 |
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Travel Expenses -- Compensation forms and check notes, 1981-1983, 1986-1987 |
| 33 |
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Travel Expense -- Memos, forms (blank), handbooks, 1980-1983 |
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Governor's Legislative Liaison, 1990-1991 |
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1992 Proposed Legislation, 1991 |
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Papers were removed from a single binder, with original order preserved. |
| Box 2 |
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Catholic Health Association of Kansas, 1991 |
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Clippings, 1990-1991 |
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Commission on Education for Parenthood, 1990-1991 |
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Correspondence, Jan-June, 1991 |
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Correspondence, July-Dec, 1991 |
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Democratic Governor's Association conference binder, 1991 |
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Files 6-7 were removed from a single binder, with original order of papers preserved. |
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Democratic Governor's Association misc., 1991 |
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"Developing an Information Dissemination Strategy to Assist State and Local Officials in Reducing Infant Mortality," 1991 |
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Papers were removed from a single folder, with original order preserved. |
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Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact info., 1991 |
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Memos, 1991 |
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Meeting information, 1991 |
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Misc., 1991 |
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Misc. reports, 1990 |
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"Multi-Ethnic Advisory Commission on Health", 1991 |
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Files 15-16 were removed from a single binder, with original order of papers preserved. |
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Multi-Ethnic Advisory Commission on Health -- SAFE KIDS steering committee, 1991 |
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Personnel directory, 1991 |
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Puppy Mill bill information, 1991 |
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"Revenue Transition Team - Tax Policy Group," 1990 |
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Papers were removed from a single binder, with original order preserved. |
| 21 |
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United Telephone information, c1990 |
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Waste management misc. info., 1990 |
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Waste management misc. info., 1991 |
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KDHE, 1982-1991 |
| 24-25 |
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"Agency Legislative Proposals," 1990 |
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Files 24-25 were removed from a single binder, with original order of papers preserved. |
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Correspondence, 1985-1990 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Brookville Hotel, 1986, 1989 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Cases, A-D, 1989 |
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Items alphabetical by company name or individual's last name |
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Enforcement Actions -- Cases, E-G, 1988-1990 |
| Box 3 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Cases, H-L, 1987-1990 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Cases, M-Sd, 1988-1991 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Cases, Sh-Z, 1986-1990 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Corps of Engineers, 1987, 1989 |
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Enforcement Actions -- CYLX, 1989 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Memos, 1989-1990 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Misc. notes, 1987, 1989 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Misc. reports, 1987-1990 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Product Development Group, 1982, 1988-1989 |
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Enforcement Actions -- Violation info., 1988 |
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EPA standards misc., 1989-1990 |
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Hazardous waste info., 1988 |
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Legislative information, 1985, 1990 |
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Lifeline training information, n.d. |
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List of Certified Environmental Labs, 1990 |
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Memos, 1987-1990 |
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Misc., 1985, 1987-1988 |
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Misc. reports, 1986 |
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Operation and Maintenance Monitoring Program Supplement to Construction Grants Agreement, 1987 |
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Operator Certification -- Correspondence, 1988-1990 |
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Operator Certification -- Memos, 1989-1990 |
| 22 |
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Operator Certification -- Misc., 1989 |
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Operator Certification -- Misc. lists, c1988-1989 |
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Personnel directories, 1988, 1990 |
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Kansas Water Authority, 1981-1985 |
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Clippings, 1984-1985 |
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Correspondence, 1983-1985 |
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Meeting information, 1985 |
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Misc., 1981, 1984-1985 |
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"Water Use Conservation," n.d. |
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Papers were removed from a single folder, with original order preserved. |
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Topeka City Commission, 1966-1985 |
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Budget -- 1981 Operating Budget, 1981 |
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Budget -- 1982 hearings, 1981 |
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Budget -- 1982 info., 1981 |
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Budget -- 1983 proposal, 1982 |
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Budget -- 1985 info., 1984 |
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Budget -- Misc., 1979-1981 |
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Budget -- Misc. resources, 1983, 1985 |
| Box 4 |
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Budget -- Requests, 1980-1982, 1985 |
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Budget -- Tax info., 1979-1980, 1982 |
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Budget -- Water correspondence, 1976-1977, 1979, 1981-1983 |
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Budget -- Water misc., 1980, 1982-1983 |
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Budget -- Water reports, 1981-1982, 1984 |
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Clippings, 1976, 1981-1982 |
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Clippings written by Alexander, 1981-1982 |
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Correspondence, 1973-1979 |
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Correspondence, 1981-1982 |
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Correspondence, 1983-1984 |
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Correspondence, 1985 |
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Desk Diary, 1981 |
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Election -- Campaign misc., 1977, 1979 |
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Election -- Candidate information, 1979, 1981 |
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Election -- Correspondence, 1974-1975, 1979 |
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Election -- Financial information, 1975 |
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Election -- Misc., 1979, 1981 |
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Election -- Questions for candidates, 1981 |
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EEO reports and statistics, 1983-1985 |
| 20 |
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EPA standards, 1978, 1981 |
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Form of Government Committee -- Correspondence, 1983-1984 |
| 22 |
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Form of Government Committee -- Findings, 1983-1985 |
| 23 |
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Form of Government Committee -- Misc., 1982, 1984-1985 |
| 24 |
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Housing Authority, 1968-1970, 1973-1975 |
| 25 |
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Legal Action info. -- Kimberlin v. City of Topeka, et al, 1980 |
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Legal Action info -- Meadows v. Bettis, et al, 1980, 1982 |
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Legal Action info. -- Misc., 1974, 1980, 1982-1983 |
| 28 |
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Legal Action info. -- Wyllie v. City of Topeka, 1979, 1981 |
| 29 |
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Memos, 1971-1981 |
| 30 |
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Memos, 1982-1983 |
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Memos, 1984-1985 |
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Misc., 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984-1985 |
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Misc. newsletters, 1980, 1983-1984 |
| 34 |
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Misc. publications, 1982 |
| 35 |
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Personnel, 1974-1978 |
| Box 5 |
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Personnel directory, n.d. |
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Santa Fe move -- Correspondence, 1982-1983 |
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Santa Fe move -- Misc., 1966, 1980-1983 |
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Utility billing info., 1969, 1972-1975 |
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Water rates publications, 1972, 1983 |
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Topeka City Council, 1985-1991 |
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Budget -- 1991 Operating budget, 1991 |
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Files 6-7 were removed from a single binder, with original order of papers preserved. |
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Budget -- Analysis report, 1990 |
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Budget -- Capital Improvement Program, 1990-1991 |
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Budget -- Misc., 1990-1991 |
| 11 |
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Budget -- Requests, 1990 |
| 12 |
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Budget -- Requests, 1991 |
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"Charter Ordinance Review," 1990 |
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Files 13-15 were removed from a single binder, with original order of papers preserved. |
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Correspondence, 1989-1990 |
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"Council Rules of Procedure and Charter Ordinance," 1985 |
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Papers were removed from a single folder, with original order preserved. |
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Department Activity reports, 1990 |
| 19 |
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Firearm Ordinance information, 1990 |
| 20 |
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Hocker Theatre Feasibility Study, 1990 |
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Meeting agendas/minutes, 1990 |
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Memos, 1990 |
| 23 |
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Misc., 1990 |
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Misc. ordinance information, 1988, 1990 |
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"This is Topeka: Executive Orientation for City Council Members and Staff," c1990 |
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Papers were removed from a single binder, with original order preserved. |
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"Topeka-Shawnee County Metropolitan Planning Commission East Shawnee County Quarry Project," 1990 |
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Files 26-27 were removed from a single binder, with original order of papers preserved. |
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Zoning review, 1990 |
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Files 28-30 were removed from a single binder, with original order of papers preserved. |
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| Organizations, 1972-1991 |
| Box 6 |
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League of Kansas Municipalities -- Correspondence, 1981-1983, 1985 |
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League of Kansas Municipalities -- Misc., 1983-1984, 1990 |
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Misc., 1975, 1981-1984, 1990-1991 |
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Misc. programs, 1988, 1991 |
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NAACP -- Constitution and by-laws info., 1973-1974 |
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NAACP -- Misc.,1972-1980 |
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Salvation Army, 1988-1989 |
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Shawnee County Community Assistance and Action -- Financial Statements, 1987 |
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Folders for this organization are labeled with "SCCAA." |
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SCCAA -- Financial Statements, 1988 |
| 10 |
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SCCAA -- Financial Statements, 1989 |
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SCCAA -- Meeting minutes, 1988, 1991 |
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SCCAA -- Misc., 1986, 1988-1990 |
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Stormont-Vail -- Board of Directors meeting information, 1991 |
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Stormont-Vail -- Board of Trustees meeting agendas, 1981, 1984 |
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Stormont-Vail -- Financial information, 1980, 1990 |
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Stormont-Vail -- Letters, 1983-1984, 1986, 1991 |
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Stormont-Vail -- Misc., 1981 |
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Stormont-Vail -- Misc. brochures/handouts, c1981 |
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Stormont-Vail -- Professional Affairs Committee meeting info., 1991 |
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United Way -- Environment Scan, 1987 |
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United Way -- Environment Scan, 1988, 1990 |
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United Way -- Executive Committee agendas/minutes, 1983-1984 |
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United Way -- Girls Clubs, 1983-1984 |
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United Way -- Letters, 1983, 1986-1987, 1989 |
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United Way -- Misc., 1982-1985, 1988 |
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United Way -- Misc. committee agendas/minutes, 1983-1984 |
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YWCA, 1985 |
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