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This black and white photograph shows Kansas Governor Alfred "Alf" Mossman Landon purchasing war stamps in the shoe department of a department store in support of the United States efforts during World War II.
Date: Between 1941 and 1945
This photograph of Governor Alf Landon shows a part of life during World War II. It can help students understand that all people were effected by the war.
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Item Number: 219663
Call Number: B Landon, Alfred *123
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 219663
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Politicians
Business and Industry - Retail - Department stores
Collections - Photograph
Curriculum - 4th Grade Standards - Kansas History Standards - Individuals and developments (Benchmark 1) - Notable Kansans (Indicator 1)
Date - 1940s
Government and Politics - Political Parties - Republican
Government and Politics - State Government - Governors - Landon, Alfred M. (Alfred Mossman)
Military - Wars - World War II - Homefront
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
People - Notable Kansans - Landon, Alfred M. (Alfred Mossman), 1887-1987
Thematic Time Period - World War II, 1939 - 1945
Type of Material - Photographs
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