Finding Aid for the George Acree Photographic Slides

Title

Finding Aid for the George Acree Photographic Slides

Rights

Rights Information

Creator

George Acree

Date

1956-1962

Format

PDF

Language

English

Place

Kansas City--Jackson County--Missouri

Independence--Jackson County--Missouri

Publisher

Midwest Genealogy Center, Mid-Continent Public Library, Independence, Missouri

Alternative Title

Finding Aid for the George Acree Collection

Contributor

Midwest Genealogy Center, Mid-Continent Public Library, Independence, Missouri

Extent

1 box

Identifier

MGC1229

Subject

Photographs--Kansas City--Missouri

Photographs--Independence--Missouri

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

Temporal Coverage

20th century

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George Acree Photographic Slides
Descriptive Summary
Creator: George Acree
Dates: 1956-1962
Identification: MGC1229
Extent: .5 linear feet (1 box)
Language: Materials in the collection are in English.
Repository: Midwest Genealogy Center, Independence, Missouri
Biographical Sketch
George B. Acree, Jr., was born on February 9, 1902, in Virden, Illinois, to George B. Sr.,
and Tabith (Taylor) Acree. As a small child, the family moved to Linn County, Missouri.
Mr. Acree married Alice Blackburn in Jackson County, Missouri on May 15, 1926. After
becoming ordained in 1937, Mr. Acree pastored at churches in Milford, Nebraska, and
Sedalia, Missouri. He later founded the Bennington Assembly of God Church in Kansas
City, Missouri, and Bethany Assembly of God Church in Kansas City, Kansas. In addition
to pastoring, Mr. Acree was a civil engineer for Howard-Needles-Tammen & Bergendoff
and was a registered civil engineer in Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia. Mr. Acree was
also a member of the Kansas City Engineers Club, American Railway Engineers
Association, and American Society of Civil Engineers. Mr. Acree died in May, 1976.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of photographic slides taken by George Acree. The materials
date from 1951-1962, but the majority are undated. The images are mostly scenes,
locations, and events in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. Some events include the
American Royal Parade, Jaycees parade, and Margaret Truman’s wedding. Materials are
arranged in alphabetical order.

Restrictions
Access: This collection is open for research.
Conditions governing reproduction and use: Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce
must be secured from the Midwest Genealogy Center.

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Administrative Information
Immediate source of acquisition: This collection was donated by James Courtney,
2023.
Citation: The George Acree Photographic Slides (MGC1228), Midwest Genealogy
Center, Independence, Missouri
Processing Information: This collection was processed by Traci Breshears and Sarah
Shoberg, 2023.

Container List
Box 1
f 1: American Royal Parade, 1957-1958, undated
f 2: Armistice Day Parade, 11 Nov 1961, undated
f 3: Baseball, undated
f 4: Bennett Spring, undated
f 5: Bridges (Missouri), undated
f 6: Cemeteries, undated
f 7: Fort Osage, Missouri, undated
f 8: Grandview Air Base, undated
f 9: Hannibal, Missouri, undated
f 10: Interchanges/Freeways/Streets, undated
f 11: Jefferson City, Missouri, undated
f 12: Kansas City area parks, undated
f 13: Kansas City area tornado damage, 1957
f 14: Kansas City – Broadway Bridge Dedication, September 5, 1956
f 15: Kansas City – Buildings, undated
f 16: Kansas City – Fountains, undated
f 17: Kansas City – Jaycees Parade, undated
f 18: Kansas City – Liberty Memorial Art Gallery, undated
f 19: Kansas City Municipal Airport, undated
f 20: Kansas City – Night, undated
f 21: Kansas City Plaza, undated
f 22: Kansas City Skyline, undated
f 23: Kansas City – Southeast Freeway Opening, August 17, 1962
f 24: Kansas City – Swope Park/Zoo, undated
f 25: Kansas City – Winter/Christmas lights, 1956-1958, undated
f 26: Kansas City – Misc., 1951, undated

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f 27: Lakes and rivers, undated
f 28: Mills (Missouri), undated
f 29: Missouri – Misc., undated
f 30: Oregon Wagon Train, undated
f 31: Outdoor scenes, undated
f 32: Ozarks, undated
f 33: St. Joseph, Missouri, undated
f 34: St. Louis – Shaw’s Garden (Missouri Botanical Garden), undated
f 35: Statues (Missouri), undated
f 36: Truman Library (dedication and misc.), July 6, 1957, undated
f 37: Truman Residence/Margaret Truman wedding, Aril 21, 1956, undated
f 38: Unity Farm, undated

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