Ottawa University survives early struggles and land schemes
The history recounts Ottawa University's turbulent beginnings under Baptist missions, with land deals by Hutchinson and Kalloch, disruption by Atkinson, a fire at Tony Jones Hall, financial rescues by Milan Ward, and postwar growth followed by the Depression's shock. The institution endured, rebuilt, and expanded despite repeated crises.
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Kansas
Franklin
Isaac Kalloch
C.C. Hutchinson
Washington
Hutchinson
Atkinson
Tony Jones Hall
Milan Ward
Kansas State
Engine No 1632's long rail saga ends in Kansas City
The 105 ton locomotive No 1632 moved through a chain of owners from Frisco, Eagle Picher, and the Smoky Hill Railway Society to the Belton Grandview Kansas City Railroad. Faced with safety and liability concerns, the club sought to donate or sell the engine after decades on display. Santa Fe provided a final moving aid in 1964 after a last push to relocate the historic engine.
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U.S
McCandless
Frisco Railroad
Springfield
Eagle Picher Mining Company
Jenks
Okla
Smoky Hill Railway & Historical Society
Eagle Picher
Railroad Club
Ben Park
Buildex
Santa Fe
Historical Society
Park
Episcle
Ofene de Bupa Park
Smoky Hill Club
Ottawa
The
Barker
Kuwait
National Guard
Allen County
Army
Missouri
Belton
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Ottawa University
Pai
Baptist Home Missions
Kansas Territorial
Roger Williams University
Marais Des Cygnes
Kalloch
Baptist
John Young
Young
Baptist Home Missionary Society
Robert Atkinson
University
Episcopal Church
Ottawas
John Rockefeller
America
Andrew Martin
Joa
Ron Bishop
Tary Jones
Aere
S. Mait
Jackson Hewitt
S. Main
Jacksonhewitt.com
Egree Lender
Kansas State Bank
Baldwin City
Bethe
Christian
Nevada Rd
Abeka
Saxon-Horizon Math
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!