Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

Kansas Historical Society

Get an insider's perspective on the most interesting objects in the collections of the Kansas Museum of History. Each biweekly episode features a different curator talking about a different object, always something featured on our web site. It's the best of our nation's history--not just Kansas, but important events for the whole United States. There's something for everyone, from the Civil War to the Cold War, Abraham Lincoln to Amelia Earhart, tornadoes to travel. You can access the full stories (with images) on the Web at http://www.kshs.org. Just look for the Cool Things link.

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Barberism

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

11/02/11 • 29 min

Barbering was big business a century ago. It required the right equipment. This segment considers a 1920s salesman sample of a barber chair that was a cut above the rest.

Hunter Orange

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

10/19/11 • 29 min

Modern hunting apparel is emblazoned with bright orange, but this mid-20th century vest isn't brightly colored. We wonder if it was open season on hunters 50 years ago.

Wrinkled Painting

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

06/29/11 • 31 min

Some folks take up gardening in retirement. Not so Elizabeth Layton, who spent her golden years painting as a way of dealing with depression. Hear how this little old lady from Wellsville, Kansas, rocked the art world.

Abernathy Furniture

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

02/09/11 • 30 min

The Abernathy brothers started small, at times relying on coffin sales, but quickly built a furniture empire on the Plains. This segment considers several pieces of furniture made by Abernathy Brothers of Leavenworth.

Autograph Hound

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

11/17/10 • 28 min

The fad in the 1960s was for friends to autograph stuffed animals. This stuffed dog is covered with the signatures of its owner's classmates, as well as the autograph of one very famous coach.

Count Me In

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

07/28/10 • 19 min

This summer our nation is taking its 23rd census of the population. These days the forms arrive in the mail, but a century ago census takers went door to door. This satchel was used by one of them in Kansas.

Over There

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

06/02/10 • 15 min

In honor of Memorial Day, we consider a service flag that was proudly displayed by a Kansas family during World War I. Their son was serving his country over there.

Rock this Town

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

03/24/10 • 26 min

Mining has been big business in southeastern Kansas almost since our state was founded. These mineral samples from the town of Treece speak to the area's mining heritage, as well as its less savory legacy.

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Woman

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

03/10/10 • 17 min

Most of us had a favorite piece of clothing from childhood. Hear about a dress from the turn of the last century, worn by a girl who would later become a prolific artist.

Come Sail Away

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History

11/16/11 • 29 min

During World War I, soldiers stood knee-deep in mud on French battlefields while one Kansas serviceman patrolled the coast of California. Hear about the Navy uniform worn by Effingham native Joe Price.

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How many episodes does Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History have?

Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History currently has 150 episodes available.

What topics does Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Old West, Podcasts and Travel.

What is the most popular episode on Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History?

The episode title 'Tip of the Sword' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History?

The average episode length on Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History released?

Episodes of Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History?

The first episode of Cool Things in the Collection, Kansas Museum of History was released on Apr 26, 2006.

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