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Inscription. During the latter half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century a diverse population of European immigrants came to Southeast Kansas in search of a better life. The first view of Pittsburg for many was ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On this site stood the first university gymnasium/fieldhouse. Built in 1922, it was torn down in 1972, following the opening of the Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building. Several bricks and the building plaque ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The women's march of 1921 epitomizes the spirit of the Kansas Balkans, an area known for its rich cultural heritage and turbulent strike-ridden history. On December 12 of that year, 3,... More on HMDB

Inscription. Among the many significant European immigrants in Kansas history is Alexander Howat, President of District 14 of the United Mine Workers of America. He was chiefly responsible for the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Frontenac, Kansas first came into being when the coal mining industry moved into the area during the late 1800s. The Santa Fe Railroad leased the land around what is present-day Frontenac, and formed the Cherokee and ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Chandler Hall stood on this site, from 1922 until 2002. Built as the first campus cafeteria, the building was occupied by the, Home Economics Department, now the Department of, Family and Consumer Sciences. It was dedicated ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The 1st Deep Mine, Scammonville, KS: In 1874 four brothers from Illinois, the Scammon brothers, pioneered new methods of mining coal in southeastern Kansas, digging the first mine shaf... More on HMDB

Inscription. With the discovery of coal in Cherokee and Crawford Counties in the late 1860's, thousands came to work the mines. Some came from American towns and cities but most were immigrants fro... More on HMDB