Gladys M. Burks papers 1900-1951

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Gladys M. Burks papers 1900-1951

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The Gladys M. Burks papers are those of a lifelong Kansas City, Kansas resident whose father worked for the City Ice Company and who was an active YWCA member.

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University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kanas Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 6355713

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Burks, Gladys M., 1911?-2002.

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Gladys M. Gilford was born circa 1911 to the George Gilford family. She married, becoming Gladys Burks. Burks was an active member of the Kansas City, Kansas YWCA. Gladys M. Burks died March 6, 2002. From the guide to the Gladys M. Burks papers, 1900-1951, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kansas Collection) ...

City Ice Company of Kansas City.

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Sumner High School (Kansas City, Kan.)

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Sumner High School (SHS) began in 1905, following passage of Kansas House Bill No. 890, which allowed for the segregation of Kansas high schools. SHS classes met afternoons in the old Kansas City, Kansas High School building. The first SHS class graduated in 1906. That fall, SHS began a 34-year tenure in a new building at Ninth Street and Washington Boulevard. Beginning in 1923, SHS became a senior high school (grades 10-12). Due to a great increase in enrollment, in 1932 the Kansas City, Kansas...