Gary C. Brooks Collection of News Clippings and Photographs from Russell, Kansas, 1921-1952 | Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

By Sarah Gard and Marla Weaver

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Collection Overview

Title: Gary C. Brooks Collection of News Clippings and Photographs from Russell, Kansas, 1921-1952

ID: 03/036

Extent: 43.0 Items

Arrangement: Since no pre-existing arrangement was present, the collection has been arranged chronologically.

Date Acquired: 06/16/2009

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains photographs and news clippings about Russell, Kansas, primarily from 1938-1952. Located in north-central Kansas, Russell is the biggest city in and county seat of Russell County. Originally named Fossil Station and just a small railroad stop, Russell was officially founded and renamed in April 1871 by the Northwest Colony from Ripon, Wisconsin. It is also the hometown of Senator Bob Dole.

The majority of news clippings are from The Russell County News and The Russell Record, and are primarily about the first Prairiesta, which was held in 1941. A celebration of Russell County history, heritage, and culture, Prairiesta is held every ten years. The first theme was “Wagons West” and events included a longest beard competition, parade, and dressing up in period attire. Other clippings depict scenes and changes around Russell, like Christmas lights downtown, the Russell Mill Office, opening a new high school building, and paving Main Street.

The photographs are largely undated and all black and white. They show scenes of Russell, Kansas: 4-H fairs and parades, a momentous hail storm, buildings and stores around town, and the Dream Theater.

Administrative Information

Repository: Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections

Access Restrictions: No restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different kinds of materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archive are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the library carrying a copyright interest that must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted materials.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid revised in May 2021.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: 1920s],
[Series 2: 1930s],
[Series 3: 1940s],
[Series 4: 1950s],
[Series 5: Undated],
[All]

Series 5: Undated

Box 1

Folder 18: Advertisements, undated

Item 1: Samuel Alexander and Charles Penrose bought merchandise, undated: PDF available: c036_001_018_001.pdf
Item 2: "The Four-Cylinder Reo", undated: PDF available: c036_001_018_002.pdf

Folder 19: Scenes of Russell, Kansas, undated

Item 1: Warehouse on corner: Image available: c036_001_019_001.jpg
Item 2: Church with snow: Image available: c036_001_019_002.jpg
Item 3: C.O. Mammel Food Store with grand opening signage: Image available: c036_001_019_003.jpg
Item 4: Garage and building with "Cafe" sign: Image available: c036_001_019_004.jpg
Item 5: Russell train station: Image available: c036_001_019_005.jpg
Item 6: Lay's Market: Image available: c036_001_019_006.jpg
Item 7: Mohl's Market: Image available: c036_001_019_007.jpg
Item 8: Dream Theater grand opening for "My Dream is Yours" with Jack Carson and Doris Day: Image available: c036_001_019_008.jpg
Item 9: Trucks lined up downtown: Image available: c036_001_019_009.jpg

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: 1920s],
[Series 2: 1930s],
[Series 3: 1940s],
[Series 4: 1950s],
[Series 5: Undated],
[All]