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The Legacy of Jo Kilbane: A Life of Service in Joplin
Women’s History Month featuring Mary Joanne Kilbane
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Baby in the Bushes, at the Potlitzer home, 219 South Sergeant
FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, WE PRESENT A MYSTERY IN MURPHYSBURG. Abandoned baby!
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COSGROVE BUILDING
222 W. Third Street | Brick with Carthage Marble Trim circa 1913 | Joplin & Wall Avenues Historic District
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Mary Kirk Kelly: Joplin Junior College Teacher
Our investigations led us to uncover the story of Mary Kirk Kelly. She was a teacher at Joplin Junior College and was instrumental in…
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Woman’s History Month…Two Untold Stories
The investigation of the hidden history about Dora Kneeland and her connection to the beginning of Williams Chili Seasoning led to uncovering the fascinating…
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