Patricia DuBose Duncan papers circa 1900-2003

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Patricia DuBose Duncan papers circa 1900-2003

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These papers of artist Patricia DuBose Duncan, dating mostly from 1970 to 1985, document her many years of advocacy for preservation of the nation's tallgrass prairies, during which she produced, exhibited, and published thousands of photographic images of the prairies to increase awareness of their endangerment and promote their protection. The collection contains large numbers of Duncan's photographic images, including more than 12,000 slides and more than 500 prints.

49.5 linear feet (papers in 29 boxes and 2 oversize folders; photographic images in 43 boxes, including 13 oversize; 67 audiotape cassettes; 10 reel-to-reel audiotapes)

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection

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Tallgrass Prairie Foundation.

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Ise family.

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Lindley, Alma Ise, 1875-1974.

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Grassland Heritage Foundation.

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Duncan, Patricia D. (Patricia DuBose), 1932-

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Save the Tallgrass Prairie, Inc.

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Hall, E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond), 1902-1986

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Parks, Gordon, 1912-2006

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