Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company depot, Ness City, Kansas
Creator: Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company
Date: May 10, 1931
This photograph shows the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company depot at Ness City, Kansas. Several carts are also visible. Built in 1903, the depot measured 24' x 103'.

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company section house, Ness City, Kansas
Date: May 10, 1931
This black and white photograph shows the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company's section house in Ness City, Kansas. The structure was built in 1887 and measured 14' x 14'.

Cash register
Creator: National Cash Register Company.
Date: 1912
1912 cash register manufactured by the National Cash Register Company of Dayton, Ohio. Model number 442 and serial number S193881K. The ornate brass register sits on an oak base with the cash drawer. This cash register was used in a dress shop in Ness City until the 1970s. It was factory refurbished in 1924.

Circus parade
Date: Between 1940 and 1950
This is a view of elephants in a circus parade in Ness City, Kansas. Several business are visible in the background.

Elton Margheim video interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Margheim, Elton
Date: November 26, 2006
Elton 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.

Farmer's Co-Op, Ness City, Kansas
Date: Between 1920 and 1939
This is sepia colored photograph shows a group of men standing in front of the Farmer's Co-Op Grain & Supply Company in Ness City, Kansas.

Frank Shelden to Governor John St. John
Creator: Sheldon, Frank
Date: November 11, 1880
A letter from Frank Shelden, editor of the "Pioneer" paper in Ness County, to Kansas Governor St. John regarding a payment of a $115.00 printing bill for copy ordered by the state.

Handbook of Ness County, Kansas
Creator: C. S. Burch Publishing Company
Date: 1887
The C.S. Burch handbooks, written for the immigrant and land looker, contain the 'most complete and varied information as to soil, climate, water, timber, schools, churches, highways, with reliable data regarding the advantages and drawbacks of the section treated.'

Harness shop
Date: Between 1900 and 1919
This photograph shows the interior of a harness shop in Ness City, Ness County, Kansas.

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.

Interview on experiences in World War II
Creator: Marhofer, Basil C.
Date: 6 September 2006
Corporal/Specialist Marhofer was drafted into the Army (Infantry) in 1944 and served until 1945. Interviewed by Clint Bain on Sep 6, 2006, Marhofer 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: Musbach, Allen
Date: 18 July 2006
First Sergeant Musbach was drafted into the Army (Infantry) in 1942 and served until 1945 in the Company E, 103rd Infantry Regiment, 43rd Division. Interviewed by Lynette Stenzel on Jul 18, 2006, Musbach 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: Miller, Frank X.
Date: 22 September 2006
Lieutenant (jr. grade) Miller enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served until 1946 in the U.S.S. Rowe 418, 5th Fleet. Interviewed by Ben Henning on Sep 22, 2006, Miller 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: Munsch, Edwin
Date: 8 June 2006
Munsch was drafted into the Army (Armored). Interviewed by Lynette Stenzel on Jun 8, 2006, Munsch 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: Riebel, Victor Joseph
Date: 6 September 2006
Riebel was drafted into the Army (Infantry) in 1945 and served until 1946. Interviewed by Clint Bain on Sep 6, 2006, Riebel 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: Shank, Harry Edward
Date: 27 September 2007
Shank enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served until 1946 in the Hospital Corps. Interviewed by Ben Henning on Sep 27, 2007, Shank 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: Sorensen, William B.
Date: 15 November 2006
Private First Class [PFC] Sorensen entered the Army (Infantry) in 1943 and served until 1945 in the 42nd Infantry; 75th Infantry Division, 290th Infantry Regiment, Company I. Interviewed by Ben Henning on Nov 15, 2006, Sorensen 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: Stenzel, Ralph V.
Date: 18 July 2006
Staff Sergeant Stenzel enlisted in the Army (Infantry) in 1942 and served until 1946 in the 503rd Heavy Maintenance Tank Company, 12th Armored Division, 3rd Army. Interviewed by Lynette Stenzel on Jul 18, 2006, Stenzel 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: Wasinger, Paul
Date: 13 September 2006
Wasinger was drafted into the Navy in 1944 and served until 1946 in the Armed Guard for Merchant Marine supply ships. Interviewed by Katie Flax on Sep 13, 2006, Wasinger 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: Webster, Donald
Date: 14 July 2006
Webster was drafted into the Army (Air Force) in 1943 and served until 1945 in the Bookkeeper. Interviewed by Valerie Kepple on Jul 14, 2006, Webster 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: Witthuhn, Verlyn
Date: 23 March 2006
Corporal/Specialist Witthuhn was drafted into the Army (Artillery) in 1942 and served until 1946 in the Battery C, 402nd Coast Artillery. Interviewed by Valerie Kepple on Mar 23, 2006, Witthuhn 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: Jedlicka, Frank W.
Date: 13 November 2006
Jedlicka was drafted into the Army (Air Force) in 1942 and served until 1946. Interviewed by Megan Gerstner on Nov 13, 2006, Jedlicka 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: 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.