Civil Rights in Kansas
The history of civil rights in the state of Kansas from Reconstruction to the 1960s.
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This source is sponsored by the Kansas Historical Society and covers several key components of the Civil Rights movement in Kansas - including notable events in the state of Kansas, landmark court cases, and notable men and women who shaped Kansas history. There are currently 1,903 articles on the site and that number grows each year. This site allows indivduals to submit submissions of work for consideration to be included on the site.
This source is sponsored by the Kansas Historical Society and contains primary sources in the form of photographs, pamphlets,articles, newspapers, videos, illustrations, and art related to multiple aspects of Kansas history (which can be easily accessed from the search bar at the top of the page). Each entry has a brief explanation detailing the contents and content is added throughout the year to ensure a plethora of resources.
This extensive website is hosted and maintained by the Civil War Trust and offers a plethora of information and data about the pre and post Civil War and the Reconstruction era. Here you can search for battlefields, maps, view photos in multiple formats and learn about preserving American battlefields.