We've posted the February 2012 newsletter (for printing) (for viewing on-screen)
March 24 Tour
Members may pay online for the March 24th tour. You may pay with your PayPal account, a credit card, or a debit card.
Photos from the 2011 Holiday Brunch
Incoming President Dot Benner presents outgoing President Norm Besheer with the President's Plaque. Photo courtesy of Louise Hicks.
From left, Kathy Pickering; Gary Hicks, recipient of the Lee Pickering Award; and Louise Hicks
Ross and Shirley Marshall.
Photo courtesy of Louise Hicks.
NSDKC member Ray Elder Interview Featured in the Kansas City Star
Member Ray Elder is a retired firefighter and historian for the Kansas City Fire and Historical Society. His book, Historic Street Scenes of Kansas City, Missouri, 1867–1931, was the subject of an article in the August 2011 newsletter.
The interview appeared in the Kansas City Star on December 14th, and covered Ray's time with the Kansas City Fire Department, his writing work, and growing up in Kansas City.
We've posted the December newsletter in two versions:
High quality print version
Faster loading web version
Julia Kauffman Honored as 2011 Outstanding Kansas Citian
On October 25th, the Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City honored Julia Irene Kauffman as Outstanding Kansas Citian for 2011 in the building her support made possible, the Kauffman Performing Arts Center.
We have video of the event, along with photos and an interview televised on Fox 4 with the chair of the event, Dr. Chuck Eddy.
Found! 1946 Native Sons Roster
Joe Vaughan appears in historic Constitution Video
Kansas City, Kansas Community College, and the Wyandotte County Historical Society recreated the final day of the Wyandotte Convention of July, 1859. Past president and current historian of NSDKC appears in the video. The full story appeared in the Kansas City Kansan. You can read the article online at the Kansas City Kansan web site.
Dr. Prince-Joseph to Restore Antique Piano at Majors House
At the 2010 Holiday Brunch, NSDKC member Dr. Bruce Prince-Joseph announced he will be restoring the antique orchestra piano in the parlor at the historic Majors House. Restoration begins this spring.
The estimated cost will be $10,000, of which Dr. Bruce is donating $5,000 towards the restoration. Donations from other NSDKC members exceed $3,000. In the spirit of historic preservation, NSDKC members are encouraged to donate funds to the restoration. Please contact Dr. Bruce Prince-Joseph for further details and donation inquiries.
Do you know a location to nominate for a historic marker?
We've posted an application form (pdf)on the Historic Markers page.
The Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City
Since 1932, the Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City has been on the forefront of historic advocacy and preservation in the Greater Kansas City, Missouri, area. Its goal, in the words of first President, D. Ralston Spaulding, is to "be a booster organization as well as a society for reminiscence...We intend to link the past with the present and the present with the future. We who are native best understand its problems."
Members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, professions and interests, but their common bond is an intense love of Kansas City and the desire to be part of an organization dedicated to the recognition, preservation and restoration of Kansas City's unique and rich heritage.