University of Kansas City
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1933 - 1963
- Usage: 1933 - 1963
Parallel Names
- University of Missouri--Kansas City
Biography
The University of Kansas City movement began when business leaders, civic leaders, and philanthropists secured a charter for the university in 1929. The movement's leaders began a fundraising campaign that year. This university movement merged with the Lincoln and Lee University movement in 1930 to combine efforts to open a private four-year university in Kansas City.
The university was built on a 40-acre plot southeast of the William Rockhill Nelson mansion, near Country Club Plaza and south of Brush Creek. William Volker purchased and donated the land for the university. Volker subsequently purchased the Walter S. Dickey property after Dickey's death in 1931, and donated the land to the university. The Dickey mansion became the university's first campus building.
The University of Kansas City opened in October 1933 with a faculty of 17 and a student enrollment of 264. The university grew to merge professional schools and colleges such as the Kansas City School of Law in 1938, the Kansas City-Western Dental College in 1941, and the Kansas City College of Pharmacy in 1943. It also acquired the Kansas City Conservatory of Music in 1959. The university opened the School of Administration in 1953, the School of Education in 1954, and the Division for Continuing Educaiton in 1958.
The university became part of the University of Missouri System on July 25, 1963. By this time, the University of Kansas City had 3,300 students and 175 full-time faculty. Its name changed to the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Information from the University of Missouri--Kansas City website.
Found in 296 Collections and/or Records:
University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City Student and Alumni Directories
Sub-Series
Identifier: KC-23-00-001
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains directories listing only students and alumni's contact information, rather than of all faculty, staff, and students attending or working at the university. The University of Kansas City began publishing directories in 1937. The University of Missouri—Kansas City ended the practice of publishing physical directories in 2002 when the university moved to providing the information in an online searchable database. Many issues include a listed individual’s phone number...
Dates:
1955-1979
University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City Student Handbooks
Series
Identifier: KC-23-00-002
Scope and Contents
This record group series contains copies of the University of Kansas City and the University of Missouri--Kansas City student handbook, the annual publication for students designed to assist them in becoming acquainted with the university community and its policies and procedures. The copies in this collection date from 1945 to 2006. The current student handbook can be found on the UMKC Division of Student Affairs ...
Dates:
1945-2006
University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City Theses and Dissertations
Series
Identifier: KC-23-11-00
Scope and Contents
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1940-2019
University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City Yearbooks
Series
Identifier: KC-23-4
Scope and Contents
The University of Kansas City and University of Missouri-Kansas City Yearbooks collection consists of each yearbook from 1936-1967, 1976-1978, 1982-1985, and 1990. From 1936 to 1938, the yearbook published under the title “Kangaroo and Crataegus,” with the “Kangaroo” being a student published humor magazine and the “Crataegus” being the yearbook. From 1939 to 1967, the yearbook merged with the humor magazine to become “Kangaroo,” “The Kangaroo,” or “UKC Kangaroo.” Efforts to restart the...
Dates:
1936-1967, 1976-1978, 1982-1985, 1990
University of Kansas City Board of Trustees Records
Series
Identifier: KC-1-0
Scope and Contents
This record series contains the operational and administrative records for the University of Kansas City Board of Trustees. It includes publications and printed material; meeting minutes; ledgers; and fundraising documents. Of note are the charters for UKC's merger with the University of Missouri System in 1966.
Dates:
1937-1986
University of Kansas City Radio Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0114
Scope and Contents
Consists of broadcast recordings from University of Kansas City Radio, including programs about American Royal Horse Show, Kansas City history, UKC Radio Choir Choral Program, and community theatres.
Dates:
1940 - 1952
Waddle, Frederick C. No title given., 1957
Item — Location 032106, Box: 010
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1957
Wagner, Frank E. Wages : a central issue of economics / by Frank Eugene Wagner. MA thesis, 1960
Item — Location 032126, Box: 013
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1960
Wagner, Patricia Youmans. Voluntary Associations in Kansas City, Missouri, 1870 - 1900. PhD dissertation, 1962
Item — Location OOR Range 26, Section 6, Shelf 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1962
Walkinshaw, Tom L. the effect of sodium dehydrocholate upon the bile flow of the albino rat / by Tom L Walkinshaw, Jr. MS thesis, 1952
Item — Location 032102, Box: 005
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1952
Webster, E Eugene. A study of the effects of certain surfactants on the viscosity of specific suspending agents / by E Eugene Webster. MS thesis, 1956
Item — Location 032107, Box: 008
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1956
Weintraub, Edward . The evolution in political integration in Europe / by Edward Weintraub. MA thesis, 1959
Item — Location 032125, Box: 012
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1959
Wells, Michael B. Stieltjes Integrals and generalized Convolutions / by Michael Byron Wells. MA thesis, 1950
Item — Location 032102, Box: 003
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1950
Whitten, Frederick Easton. Platte Purchase and its Significance in Frontier History (The). MA thesis, 1952
Item — Location OOR Range 26, Section 6, Shelf 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1952
Willis, Jr, Frank N. A study of the difference between respondents and non-respondents to mailed questionnaires and interviews/ by Frank N Willis. MA thesis, 1956
Item — Location 032107, Box: 008
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1956
Willits, Lyle W. A study of the effects of certain surfactants on the surface tension of some suspending agents/ by Lyle W Willits. MS thesis, 1956
Item — Location 032107, Box: 008
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1956
Winters, George E. Effect of Education on Earning Power for 877 Negro and 745 White Males in Greater Kansas City (The). MA thesis, 1950
Item — Location OOR Range 26, Section 6, Shelf 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1950
Withers, Emily L. the Apostle play : introductory analysis and production book / by Emily Louise Withers. MA thesis, 1952
Item — Location 032102, Box: 005
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1952
Yendes, Doris M. No title given., 1957
Item — Location 032106, Box: 010
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1957
Zigler, Edward F. Perceptual defense and the problem of response suppression / by Edward Frank Zigler. MA thesis, 1959
Item — Location 032125, Box: 012
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1959
Zimmerman, Andrew A. German labor between social democracy and communism, 1900-1927: a political study / by Andrew A Zimmerman. MA thesis, 1951
Item — Location 032103, Box: 004
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This record group series contains University of Kansas City and University of Missouri--Kansas City theses and dissertations published between 1940 and 2019. Theses and dissertations stored onsite pertain to Kansas City and regional history, arts, and culture, and oversized volumes. The majority of theses and dissertations are stored offsite.Please note that there are theses and dissertations available to check out via the UMKC University Libraries online catalog at ...
Dates:
1951
