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It Was Us We Were Looking For: Kansas, UFOs, and the Unknown
February 18th is Pluto Day, the 95th anniversary of Kansan Clyde Tombaugh’s discovery of Pluto. In commemoration, HK is sharing this essay, originally published in the Written in the Stars celestial poetry chapbook.
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Big Idea: A Filipino Writer in Wichita
Dr. Thomas X. Sarmiento explores a Kansas story from Wichita, discussing the life and work of writer Bienvenido Santos.
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Celebrating Our Stories: Topeka Trailblazers
The Our Stories traveling exhibition weaves together the stories of African American Topeka, past and present.
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For the Love of the Prairie
A four-part interview series is preserving the stories of Kansas farmers and ranchers.
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From International Trade to Shakespeare's Stage: Asian American Angles on Law and Literature
What does international trade have to do with Shakespeare? Raj Bhala explores the connection in his Big Idea.
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Hotline: Winter Reading Recommendations
Miranda Ericsson, Readers Librarian for the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, gives some fun winter reading recommendations.
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Go Swedes! Preserving Hyllningsfest in Lindsborg
Miranda Ericsson, Readers Librarian for the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, gives some fun winter reading recommendations.
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Porubsky's -- Transcendent Deli
Miranda Ericsson, Readers Librarian for the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, gives some fun winter reading recommendations.
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Big Idea: Sharing Women's Stories in Museums
Miranda Ericsson, Readers Librarian for the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, gives some fun winter reading recommendations.
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Hotline: The History of the Electric Guitar
Miranda Ericsson, Readers Librarian for the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, gives some fun winter reading recommendations.
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Hotline: "Mi Isla"
Miranda Ericsson, Readers Librarian for the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, gives some fun winter reading recommendations.
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Hotline: La Yarda
Miranda Ericsson, Readers Librarian for the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, gives some fun winter reading recommendations.
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Hotline: The History of Board Games
Daniel Ireton of Kansas State University shares the history of the board game.
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Hotline: The Legend of the Blue Light Lady
Generations of Hays residents have stories about seeing or seeking the ghostly "Blue Light Lady." Jim Hoy tells the story of Elizabeth Polly and how she became the "Blue Light Lady" of Hays.
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From Wichita to Hollywood: Honoring Hattie McDaniel
The Hattie McDaniel exhibition will be part of the Tallgrass Film Festival, October 24-27.
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In Praise of Mystery: The Poetry of Ada Limón
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Big Idea: African American Storytelling in Museums
Kansas history is African American history and has been since before settlement. In museums, however, the stories of African Americans are often missing or inaccurate.
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