Westward or central western Kansas
Creator: Yingling, W. A.
Date: 1890
A small booklet containing descriptions of the geography, geology, climate, soil, and agriculture of the state of Kansas. Also listed for the state are its various routes and prices of passage and transportation for immigrants; its social conditions, education, and religious progress; and future prospects and possibilities for the common man.

Lillian D. Foster dust storm scrapbook
Creator: Foster, Lillian D.
Date: February 1935-May 1935
A scrapbook containing postcards, photos, newspaper clippings, and handwritten notes about the dust storm experiences in the Ness City, Kansas area and other parts of western Kansas.

Newspaper carrier wearing a dust mask, Ness City, Kansas
Date: 1935
A photograph showing a Wichita Beacon newspaper carrier with his bicycle and holding a newspaper, most likely during a dust storm.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Margheim, Elton
Date: November 26, 2006
Margheim was inducted into the Army (Infantry) in 1944 and served in the Twelfth Armored Infantry. Interviewed by Lynette Stenzel on Nov 26, 2006, Margheim talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the community institutions receiving grants. The transcript of the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Hopkins, Melvin Gene
Date: April 27, 2007
Hopkins was inducted into the Navy in 1944 and served until 1946 on the USS Woodford (AKA86). Interviewed by Valerie Kepple on Apr 27, 2007, Hopkins talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the community institutions receiving grants. The transcript of the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Bruntz, Ruben
Date: April 23, 2007
Bruntz was inducted into the Army (Infantry) in 1944 and served in the 79th Infantry. Interviewed by Clint Bain on Apr 23, 2007, Bruntz talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the community institutions receiving grants. The transcript of the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Lamoree, Raymond
Date: January 31, 2008
Lamoree was inducted into the United States Army in 1942 and served until 1945 in the Anti-Aircraft. Interviewed by Jeff Kuhlman on Jan 31, 2008, Lamoree talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the community institutions receiving grants. The transcript of the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Farmer's Co-Op, Ness City, Kansas
Date: Between 1920 and 1939
Farmer's Co-Op Grain & Supply Co. Ness City, Kansas.

Harness shop
Date: Between 1900 and 1919
Harness shop in Ness City, Kansas, in Ness County.

Circus parade
Date: Between 1940 and 1950
View of elephants in a circus parade in Ness City, Kansas.

Ness City, Kansas
Date: Between 1900 and 1920
Photograph of Ness City, Kansas in early 1900s.

Ryan Motor Co., Chevrolet garage, Ness City, Kansas
Date: Between 1920 and 1939
Photograph of the Chevrolet garage of the Ryan Motor Co, Ness City, Kansas.

Ryan Motor Co., Chevrolet garage, Ness City, Kansas
Date: Between 1920 and 1939
Photograph of the Chevrolet garage of the Ryan Motor Co. in Ness City, Kansas.

Standard atlas of Ness County, Kansas
Creator: Geo. A. Ogle & Co.
Date: 1906
This atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. It has a patrons' directory, portraits of residents, and plats of towns as of the year of publication.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Burditt, Lemmuel Earl
Date: 8 August 2006
Burditt was drafted into the Army (Air Force) in 1942 and served until 1945. Interviewed by Lynette Stenzel on Aug 8, 2006, Burditt talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Davis, Don Goodfellow
Davis enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served until 1946 in the Amphibious Forces. Interviewed by Clint BainDavis talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Doebbling, Kenneth Carl
Date: 26 October 2006
Sergeant Doebbling was drafted into the Army (Air Force) in 1942 and served until 1945 in the 94th Service Squadron, 15th Air Force. Interviewed by Clint Bain on Oct 26, 2006, Doebbling talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Erb, Earl P.
Date: 12 September 2006
Erb was drafted into the Army in 1942 and served until 1945 in the 71st Hospital Corp. Interviewed by Casey Pridey on Sep 12, 2006, Erb talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Gabel, Leo T.
Date: 2 July 2006
Gabel was drafted into the Army (Armored) in 1943 and served until 1945 in the 741st Armored Infantry Battalion. Interviewed by Lynette Stenzel on Jul 2, 2006, Gabel talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Gantz, Robert
Date: 15 December 2006
Gantz enlisted in the Army (Air Force) in 1943 and served until 1945. Interviewed by Casey Pridey on Dec 15, 2006, Gantz talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Haas, Alphonse
Date: 12 October 2006
Haas was drafted into the military service in 1942 and served until 1945 in the 186th General Hospital. Interviewed by Benjamin Henning on Oct 12, 2006, Haas talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Hogsett, Leonard Vern
Date: 7 September 2006
Leonard Vern Hogsett enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served until 1945 in the Ammunition Depot. Interviewed by Megan Smith on Sep. 7, 2006, Hogsett talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Hoss, Bernard
Date: 18 July 2006
Hoss enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served until 1945. Interviewed by Lynette Stenzel on July 18, 2006, Hoss talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Jones, Cecil
Date: 10 January 2007
Jones was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1943 and served until 1945. Interviewed by Clint Bain on Jan 10, 2007, Jones talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Jones, Loretta Virginia
Date: 10 January 2007
Jones enlisted in the Women Marines in 1944 and served until 1945 in the Air Base Group 2. Interviewed by Benjamin Henning on Jan 10, 2007, Jones talked about military experiences in the Second World War. The 2005 Kansas Legislature passed a bill funding the WWII Veterans Oral History grant program. This transcript is from one of the nine community institutions that received these grants. The transcript from the interview is presented here; the original video copy of the interview is available through the Frank Stull American Legion #152 (Ness City) and through the Kansas State Historical Society.