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This souvenir booklet, published by the Rice County Centennial Committee, covers 100 years of history in the community. The book is divided into sections and covers topics from Coronado's expedition, the Santa Fe Trail, the formation of the county, selecting a county seat, agriculture, oil, and salt. There are brief histories of Lyons and Alden. Sections are also devoted to historical images of pioneers, businesses, and churches. At the back of the publication is a list of sponsors and patrons who made contributions. Arthur C. Hodgson was chair of the centennial committee.
Creator: Rice County Centennial Book Committee
Date: 1971
Item Number: 228200
Call Number: K 978.1 -R36 Pam V 1 no. 4
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 228200
Agriculture
Business and Industry
Business and Industry - Chemical, petroleum, and gas - Oil
Business and Industry - Mining and quarrying - Salt
Collections - Library
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Anniversaries - Centennials
Community Life - Religion - Places of Worship
Community Life - Town development
Date - 1870s
Date - 1880s
Date - 1890s
Date - 1900s
Date - 1910s
Date - 1920s
Date - 1930s
Date - 1940s
Date - 1950s
Date - 1960s
Date - 1970s
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Booklet
People
Places - Cities and towns - Alden
Places - Cities and towns - Lyons
Places - Counties - Rice
Type of Material - Printed materials - Booklets
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