Grand barbecue and re-union of the Old Settlers of Kansas, at Bismarck Grove

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Grand barbecue and re-union of the Old Settlers of Kansas, at Bismarck Grove

This poster advertised special excursion trains from Topeka to an old settlers reunion to be held at Bismarck Grove, Douglas County on September 15-16, 1879. This event was celebrating the 25th anniversary of the creation of Kansas Territory. The poster claims that this will be the "Grandest Celebration ever held in the State."

Creator: Kansas Pacific Railway Company
Date: 1878

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Item Number: 207841
Call Number: K Port 978.1 Ol2 1879
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 207841

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Grand barbecue and re-union of the Old Settlers of Kansas, at Bismarck Grove

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