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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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Giving Tuesday
Historic Murphysburg Preservation is participating in Giving Tuesday to raise money to improve the Historic Murphysburg neighborhood.
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Edna Catherine Jackson Houk
Edna was an active worker in the cause of prohibition, a supporter of everything tending to uplift and better the community, and one of…
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Historic HomeHomes
The Jesse Starr House
310 South Moffet Avenue Craftsman Style | Circa 1901 | Architects Garstang and Rea Feature Modillions and Art Glass
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